Sermons on Obvious:

Where Was God?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001

Where is God during times of trial

While we were in Houston the weekend before Annual Conference, Cindy, Christopher and I went with Cindy’s parents to see the new movie Pearl Harbor. I know that it is just a movie. I am quite certain that things on December 7, 1941 didn’t happen just like they happened in the movie. Movies are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Hook, Line & Sinker Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

How to share your faith with others.

Hook, Line & Sinker 1 Peter 3:15 IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN FISHING I AM SURE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FRUSTRATION OF A FISH JUST PLAYING WITH YOUR BAIT or LURE. IT’S ANOYING…TAP, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

20/20 Vision And Blind As Bats Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 12, 2004

1st of 4 messages on spiritual shepherds. The story of Jesus mixing mud with spit and giving sight to a man in John 9 is not really about the blind man. It’s more about the Pharisees...

A Shepherd’s Heart 20/20 Vision and Still Blind as Bats The story of Jesus mixing mud with spit and giving sight to a man in John 9 is not really about the blind man. It’s more about the Pharisees who were spiritually blind to God, to the people in their world, and finally (and this is the most ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking The Lost In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 20, 2004

Ask yourself the Questions; Where did Jesus look? Then ask; Where should I look? Finally; How should I look?

LOOKING FOR THE LOST IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES Text: Luke 15:3-10 Intro: There was a song some time ago entitled "looking for love in all the wrong places" People do need love, but are often looking in the wrong place for it. The bible says "God is Love" we know the most loving one in all creation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithfulness Despite Man's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even when we are unfaithful, we can count on God to remain faithful.

GOD WILL STAY FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT! Gen 26 I. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT THE Christian LIFE IS LIKE A MARATHON. A. The writer of Hebrews exhorted us to lay aside the weights….. Run with endurance the race that is set before keeping our focus on Jesus. 1. Do we run the race perfectly? 2. Do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

#2: Whom Do We Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#2 of 7 on Worship. This sermon focuses on idolatry among modern Christians.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #2: Whom do we worship? We are studying worship in these weeks. Last time we looked at some of the words that are used in the New Testament to speak of what worship is. We saw that worship is to be reverent, that it is more spiritual now than physical, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Night Caller

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Jul 25, 2004

Nicodemus Visits Jesus at night

The Night Caller John 3:1-16 Intro. It was late at night a knock on the door. We do not know why Jesus was alone, this was during the time of his great popularity we would have thought that some of his friends might be with him, they may have gone for food or most likely he had sent them out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

20 Essential Building Blocks For Vision - Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

discovering and fulfilling the vision God gives you.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks for Vision – Part 3 March 30, 2003 The past 2 weeks we have been talking about vision and the building blocks that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose #2: Connect Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

As Christian we are called to belong not just beleiver. Fellowship could be used for connect, but connect sound like a more up to date term

Romans 12:10-13 Purpose #2: Connect Introduction A. What does it mean to connect B. I know what it means to connect to the internet C. I know what it means to make a connection between two points D. I know what it mans to have a connecting point on a flight E. But when we are talking about connect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 14, 2003

Christ left the synagogue to minister. It was while he was in the world He was able to connect with those who really needed Him.

The idea for this sermon comes from Beth Moore’s book "Jesus, The One And Only." I want to start this morning by asking you to get a picture in your head that illustrates ministry. Was your mental image of ministry: • A man passing out tracts on a street corner? • A missionary sharing Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day God Filled The House

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004

We often give lip-service to the presence of God in our church services, but tend to recognize and focus on everything except God. If God is to fill the house of worship with His presence, He must be the supreme focus of all we do there.

The Day God Filled The House Text: II Chron.5: 13 & 14 Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. This temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. David had desired to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist