Sermons on Observer:

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your Vision?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005

In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Promotion Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 26, 2005

You can not be promoted until you learn the first rule of success.

Someone said,"The first rule for success is to show up." Many people want the Lord to promote them in the things of God and to be honest it would work toward our favor however many lack the determination to follow through in achieving their God ordained destiny.Regardless of what others do you can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Life

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005

Moses had come to the end of his life and in the book of Deuteronomy he is preaching to the people and preparing them for entrance into the Promised Land. In his farewell address, he challenges them to accept God’s offer of life. The choice he gives is

CHOOSE LIFE Deut. 30:14-20 We make choices every day. Some choices really don’t matter very much. What we shall eat, or wear. What car shall I buy? What team shall I support? It really doesn’t matter whether I drive a Ford or Chevrolet, a Toyota or Honda, or even a Mercury or Buick. As a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray For Our Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2009

Why Prayer For Children is Important.

A. WHY PRAY FOR CHILDREN 1. Because they are a special gift from God to you. “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). “A heritage is something received because you have a special relationship to the giver.” -Webster 2. Because their whole life is before them. “Train up ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

02 Continual Trust Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 28, 2009

❶ World Panic ❷ Controlling Panic ❸ Defeating Panic ❹ Panic Free

Luke 21:7KJV 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? Luke 21:26KJV 26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Mother Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

Ex. 1.8 – 2.10 (Mother's Day) MOM’S MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE When we think of Moses life we see all the mountain tops and valleys and behold a man of valiant faith. How often do we consider his mother, beyond the image of her placing him in a basket in the bulrushes? How many can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Give The God That Has Everything!

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Suggestions about a Christmas gift for God.

What to Give the God who has everything! Ps. 116:12 "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?" Reflection: Christmas is a time for giving. It’s a time when God’s gift to us motivates us to give to others. It is God’s nature to give, and since we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist

What (And Who) Is The Sabbath For?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 25, 2010

The Synagogue Ruler (Chief Pastor) got really wound -up when Jesus healed a crippled woman half way through his sermon, in the Synagogue and (in particular) on the Sabbath. Healing someone on the Sabbath was the problem. So, this sermon asks what the Sabb

I recently found myself having a conversation with a father and his son about the purpose of the Sabbath. The 12-year-old boy is preparing to write an essay and the rather provocative title goes something like this: 'religion provides fulfilment for some types of people and sport provides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Man That God Called Daddy

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2010

God used Joseph, who was a man of conviction and compassion, to be the earthly "daddy" of Jesus.

Intro. Joseph - Greatness is the backdrop of the Godly man we will observe today. Not much is known of his life. But I believe when we get to heaven, Joseph will be honored beyond belief. He was a good man. A hard working, carpenter. We do not find him in the Scriptures after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bridging The Sacred Secular Divide Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 6 deals with the unification of life under God. The sacred secular divide in life must be torn down so that we do all that we do to the glory of God.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 6 – Bridging the Sacred/Secular Divide Colossians 3 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: *other

Getting Use To God Series

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

THE PROBLEM OF GETTING USE TO GOD

GETTING USE TO GOD Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-12 Intro: 1. King David consults with the leaders of Israel. ** They gave him the wrong advice. Nu 4:15 And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Renewing The Mind

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 26, 2011

This is a sermon/study on the importance of renewing the mind if we want to live our lives in victory. Seven principles to applying this truth.

RENEWING THE MIND Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lot At Stake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011

Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible