Sermons on Observe:

"One Of A Kind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Mothers are unique and gifted in various ways in order to shape their children according to God’s ways.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Mother’s Day May 12, 2002 illustrated sermon “One of a Kind” Ephesians 1:15-23 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day on the second Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 15, 2003

“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Fa

Theme: Thanksgiving to God Text: Pr. 9:1-6; Eph. 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for the forgiveness of sin that reconciles us to God and the other is for the ability to lead a victorious life that glorifies God. Whether we admit it or not, each one of us longs for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 6 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-VI—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Care For Jerusalem

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003

The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel.

The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel. The burden of the word of the Lord is a prediction. It is like a weight that will be pressed upon the people, and will be very pressing to all the enemies of Israel, like the talent of lead in chapter five verses seven and eight. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

What Would Jesus Do With Children? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2003

Contrast the attitude of Jesus and how others treat chidlren

My husband and I took our two-year-old daughter to the home-improvement store. Madison got tired of walking, so my husband let her ride on his shoulders. As he walked, Madison began pulling his hair. Although he asked her to stop several times, she kept on. Getting annoyed, he scolded, "Madison! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Saving Blood Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2003

Part 3 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares the saving blood of the Passover lamb to the saving blood of the Lamb of God.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 3 The Saving Blood of the Lamb Scripture Ref: Exodus 12:1-13, 14, 46; 13:1-16 Matthew 26:17-29 John 1:29; 3:5-7 1 Corinthians 2:2 1 Peter 1:18-19 Hebrews 10:14, 29 Other Ref: All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Praying The Hard Prayers Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003

2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003

In this message I define what absolute truth means and encourage believers to live it out and bear witness to it.

Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this month called “Truths that Make a Difference.” This morning I want to talk about the truth about truth. Please turn in your Bibles to John 18:28-38. (READ) I want to focus on a few of these verses. Read verse 38. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-14, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

In Dependence Day

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003

Are you independent or in dependent of God? Find out what an in dependent person does?

We celebrated Independence Day this week. Today I want to encourage you to celebrate you dependence on God. ARE YOU LIVING IN DEPENDENCE? Last week we talked about how God’s love transcended everything to reach this man. Before the day is over, I would like for us to truly understand just how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi's Mirror (Part One)

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Aug 9, 2003

As we look into the face of God, we see His holiness and our sin. Thank God He is at work in us to transform us into His image from glory to glory.

Cape Fear Alliance Church Sunday Morning, August 30, 2003 (AM) Malachi’s Mirror! (Part One) Malachi 1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A mirror is a very revealing thing. It generally shows whatever is in front of it . . . warts and all. -It can tell you when you’re having a bad hair day, or when ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting Into God's Business

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest News

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002

We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Usher Me Into The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000

An appeal to Christians to realize the importance of leading non-believers to Christ.

"Usher Me Into The Presence of The Lord" 2 Chronicles 29:6-11 I have chosen for a topic today, "Usher Me Into The Presence of The Lord." Today, we are here to uplift an annual celebration of Christian service-ushering. Though it may not be what some of your family, friends, peers, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:6-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001

When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

(Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:7

Denomination: Nazarene