Sermons on obstinate:

Family & Job Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Learn how to get along as parents and children - and how to deal with a difficult boss at work in this practical guide to everyday living.

At church everyone is at their best behavior (most of the time) - hair combed, attitudes straight (after the argument in the car on the way). We come in and look and act so pious and pure. But when does our real character reveal itself? At home - and sometimes on the job. Overbearing parents, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Remembering The Resurrection

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

This message seeks to show what a vitally important event the Resurrection was by showing some of the victories won because of its reality.

REMEMBERING THE RESURRECTION Text: Luke 24: 1-9 Intro: I suppose it is befitting that Easter is the first holiday of spring. After all, spring is the season of the year when the earth begins to bud forth with new life. That is very much what Easter is all about. It is the celebration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To Purity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2012

A challenge to keep a pure mind in a sinful world.

CHEAP GRACE (defined and adapted from Dietrich Bonhoeffer) a). Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace. b). Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, a principle, a system. It means forgiveness of sins proclaimed as a general truth, the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Impending Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006

How do we know that God’s judgment to the world in general is imminent? What will be the general attitude of the people to signal the impending judgment of God? As God’s people, what must we do?

Theme: GOD’S IMPENDING JUDGMENT Text: Daniel 5 Intro. A. In chapter 4 of Daniel we learned God had chastened Nebuchadnezzar to make him realized that the Lord, called El Elyon in the passage, is sovereign and the One who holds his life and his future. The punishment however was intended to draw him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Inside Society Without Letting Society Get Inside Of You Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

How can we infiltrate our culture without letting it’s values infiltrate us? Daniel and his friends faced this issue...

One of the questions thoughtful Christians often ask when we’re trying to live incarnationally – putting flesh on the gospel – is how far should we go in accommodating ourselves to our culture? What’s OK for a Christian to do and what’s not when we’re trying to reach people where we are? For ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing The Issue Of Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Why are there so many evils in this world? Where do these evils come from? Why does a good God tolerate these evils?

Dealing the issue of evil in the world Matt.13: 24-30 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Just months ago, several destructive natural catastrophes occurred that brought great devastation and mortality. Thousands of lives and millions of crops and establishments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Lost

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Praise Song Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008

Second in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary

INTRODUCTION: Let me share with you some of famous firsts that have happened throughout history. Virginia Dare 1587 --- 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, North Carolina. André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Soil Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011

God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival Amongst Religious People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 22, 2011

In the providence of God the gospel moves westward into the center of the morally decaying Roman empire. It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so i

ACTS 19: 1-20 REVIVAL AMONGST RELIGIOUS PEOPLE It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so important to us today that it should be mentioned. Paul and his second missionary journey team ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled And Spirit Led

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED 1. SPIRIT LED 7/4/2010 Rom 8:1 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (KJV) Rom 8:4-9 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009

Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living The Foolproof Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 19, 2010

With God’s help, we can live wisely! “You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.” James 3:18 (MSG)

Living the Foolproof Life James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can Expand The Ministry Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite