Sermons on Obvious:

Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019

The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Commandments: Don't Steal Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHAT is stealing? WHY should we not steal? HOW can we keep from stealing, and do good? Practical, relevant, without being heavy-handed.

DON’T STEAL—Exodus 20:15 You go out for the evening, and when you get home and walk in the door, something doesn’t seem right. In the next room, the TV is missing, along with valuable electronics. Or maybe it is not your house. Your purse is gone, or you get a text showing new charges on your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Romans 13:7, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Supportive In Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 22, 2019

So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. I can run to God in worship. God is worthy of our worship. 2. Seek to offer compassion to others 3. Continue to hope in the God of all comfort

This is us: Supportive in Grief 2 Corinthians 1:1-8 comfort: more than just soothing or sympathy, but also to strengthen, help and encouragement. So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. vv.3 I can run to God in worship. v.3 God is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Should A Good Church Family Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 31, 2019

A look at six characteristics of a good church family.

The Spirit of a Church: Churches have a spirit about them, whether good or bad. - By “spirit” here, I don’t mean that churches have a soul or anything like that. No, I simply mean that churches have a mood, a personality, a spirit about them. - We’ve all experienced what I’m talking about. Have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rekindle Your Valentine Love

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2018

Marriage is God's plan of which couples who seek, embrace and envision their relationship under His guidance, will enjoy His directions, His protection and His blessings.

Rekindle Your Valentine Love Your Marriage Should Be A Joyful Witness In taking a Biblical look at marriage there are three truths that must be the foundation of our examination. 1.) Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and do not be harsh with them. (Colossians 3:19; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transitioning Well Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 11, 2018

Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely and powerfully with God's help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us to pay attention, to seek the Holy Spirit's filling, and to bravely take up the task given us.

2 Kings 2:1-15 Transitioning Well Prophets with a Purpose – Week 5 Today we’re finishing up a five-week series looking at various Old Testament Prophets and what they have to say to us. Little Samuel reminded us that God still speaks if we are listening. Jonah reminded us that all people matter to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ - You Can Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

In a world full of irritations Paul calls us to a response of gentleness. This gentleness comes because “The Lord is Near” – he has the future sorted and He walks with us moment by moment to that future.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 4:5 In Christ - You can be Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. You find yourself saying that a lot as a parent. Your younger one is patting a kitten. Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

History 101 Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 23, 2018

The first two points to our six point series, covering the Creation and Dinosaurs, the second topic being one, few pastors touch upon.

INTRODUCTION Our sermon today is titled ‘History 101’ and it is the first part of our new three-part series titled ‘Back-to-School.’ In colleges throughout our nation in past weeks, as well as in elementary, middle- and high-schools, our youth have had their heads filled with so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Isaiah 11:6-7, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-2, Job 41:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Remember!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 25, 2018

A Memorial Day Sermon to challenge us to remember our fallen soldiers and remember God and his blessings.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 27, 2018 (My thanks to Bruce Howell for the outline and some illustrations for this message) Remember! SLIDE #1 Psalm 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, The Friend.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2018

Jesus offered His life so that we may become become our friends. And Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another as Jesus loved them, if they want to become Jesus' friends.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. I live in Stanton, about 4 miles away from here. About 5 years ago during the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Please God

Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018

A message on faith. It is absolutely impossible to please God without faith.

Sermon May 6, 2018 Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson How to Please God Hebrews 11:6 How can I please God today? More than likely, you did not wake up this morning with that on your mind. For most of us, our first waking thought is: “What do I have to do today?” with the emphasis on “I.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Anointed For The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

David was an unlikely person to be called to serve as a king. This message explores the nature of his calling and the nature of ours.

How could God use me? Why would God use me? Who am I that God would want to use me? Those are all questions each (or most) of us have wrestled with in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Most of us, if we have a healthy humility factor, believe there is nothing special about us…that we have no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lent Upside Down Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2019

Instead of giving something up for Lent let's try adding something instead!

Lent Upside Down Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Exodus 23:19, 1 John 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Mark 12:30, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, Matthew 6:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene