Sermons on Obstinate:

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 27, 2022

We need a real Savior! We need someone who can fix people! That one, that Savior, is Jesus. So Paul outlines how a person comes to a knowledge of and faith in Jesus.

Alba 3-27-2022 FAITH COMES BY HEARING Romans 10:14-21 I have read that there was a movie in which a random group of children were shown a picture of Micky Mouse. Most of them were able to recognize the most prominent of Walt Disney’s cartoon characters. Then they were shown a picture of Ronald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is absolutely astonished that men can voluntarily decide to be enemies of that which is most precious and beneficial to them.

Saint-Exupery was a French aviator who wrote a number of books that have been an inspiration to many. He was recalled to military service in World War II. On July 31, 1944 he was flying an observation mission in a plane with no guns. He was shot down that day by a young man from Germany who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

No Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2021

The famous opponent of Christianity - Voltaire - actually believed the dead could be raised. He believed in a famous scientist of the day who maintained he had done just that. Voltaire rejected Jesus and His real resurrection and embraced a scientist and his false claim.

Back in 1694, a man named Voltaire was born in Paris France. Voltaire was a famous writer, philosopher and intellectual of the day, but he was best known for was his hatred of the church of his day. He devoted himself to attacking and ridiculing Christianity at every opportunity, and he was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Plague On Livestock (The Murrain Of Beasts) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 28, 2022

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so that they may worship me."

A PLAGUE ON LIVESTOCK (The Murrain of Beasts) (Ex. 9:1-7) MURRAIN: A Pestilence Or Plague Especially Affecting Domestic Animals Exodus 9:1-7 (NIV) Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Thirteen Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 3, 2025

Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is for you.

The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 3:14

Sermon: The Hidden Lines

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 22, 2024

There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. Beware of the hidden lines.

Subject: The Hidden Lines Scripture: Proverbs 29:1 “He that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Introduction: There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. This verse says, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 6:3, Matthew 12:31, Isaiah 55:6-9, Hebrews 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Happy Birthday America – Remember The Landmarks!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 5, 2002

Wise King Solomon composed many short, wise sayings called “proverbs” to help the reader know how to best get along in life. He shares one of these proverbs in Proverbs 22:28 that I think is appropriate that we look at on this “Happy Birthday America!” ce

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I am deeply grateful to be a citizen of the United States. I consider my United States Citizenship to be one of my most prized possessions. It is a privilege to be an American. I love the 4th of July. The corn is usually “knee-high.” The watermelons are juicy. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Look Who's Comming To Town

Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 17, 2001

A chilly Thanksgiving morning, floats rolled by the Macy’s Department store in New York City. Big balloons follow. Resonant bands and peppy pompom girls. The Rockettes dance to the tune of New York, New York. Then through all the glitter and dance a hush

Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-44 A chilly Thanksgiving morning, floats rolled by the Macy’s Department store in New York City. Big balloons follow. Resonant bands and peppy pompom Girls. The Rockettes dance to the tune of New York, New York. Then through all the glitter and dance a hush comes upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unpardonable Sin?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 14, 2004

What is the Unpardonable Sin? Jesus deals with the sin of "blasphemy against the Spirit," here.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 The Unpardonable Sin? by Scott R. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Was Crucified, Died, And Was Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2004

This sermon examines the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus Christ.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe that Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

"It is finished" is one of the most familiar statements that Jesus made from the Cross. But what does that statement from Jesus on the cross made so long ago mean to us today?

Last week we saw in Jesus his physical and spiritual agony as he said, “I am thirsty.” In that statement we saw that Christ indeed did indeed experience the things that we did physically. He knew what it was like to have a thirst, he had experienced dehydration. He didn’t have some phantom body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Come For Judgment

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 24, 2005

Sermon 5 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

John 9:39-41 I Am Come For Judgment Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church July 24, 2005 Introduction Have you ever heard the story about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson going on a camping trip? After a good meal, they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged ...read more

Scripture: John 9:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"all Aboard?!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

The account of the great flood holds many spiritual lessons for the Christian today, for this story parallels the spiritual condition of our generation and gives us a glimpse of not only God’s judgement but also His grace.

“All Aboard?!” Did you know that there were only ten generations from Adam to Noah? Think about it; only ten generations from the point when God created man perfectly and in “His image”, until he became so corrupt...that, when God looked down he saw; “.....that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist