Sermons on Obvious:

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus clears up some misunderstandings the people of His day had about Him.

The Gospel of Mark # 9 – “The Unpardonable Sin” Mark 3:20-35 Intro – 1. ILL – The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer That Energizes Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 28, 2012

James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any believer's normal capacity - this prayer is divinely energized by the direct involvement of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "fervent" actually does not appear in the original text. It is an amplifica

Prayer That Energizes - Bishop Charles C. Jones James 5:16,17 Text James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 The Prayer of a righteous man is of great force when energized. James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Protocol

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012

A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Corporately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

The Church is one in Christ.

“New Life Corporately,” Ephesians 2:11-22 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT / CIS: The Church is one in Christ. III. Exposition a. (v.11-13) No racial boundaries in the Body of Christ. i. No longer Jew or Gentile. ii. Racial reconciliation then and now. 1. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Church

End Times 101 Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Apr 27, 2012

This is a 'end times 101' sermon on the last days according to the Bible.

The end of the world, in one way or another…is on your mind. We watch movies about it, we read books about it, we watch TV shows about it, we’re well aware of the interest involving the Mayan calender and the year 2012. There is NOTHING to the Mayan theory, an asteroid is NOT going to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #5 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. This one from Luke 10:25-37 focuses on the Good Samaritan asking the question, "To whom are you a neighbor?"

Who is my Neighbor? (The Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: February 5, 2012 Video – Mr. Roger’s neighborhood song through the years (Youtube video) link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vV_we0kSls INTRODUCTION: Did you ever wonder why that song was popular for so many years? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #8 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. Luke 14:25-35 dealing with Jesus' teaching on what it means to be a disciple.

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 CHCC: February26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s said that Abraham Lincoln regularly attended services at a Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. One Sunday, while the Civil War was raging, an aide asked the President what he thought of the sermon. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother Of Greatness

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2012

A biblical description of a mother given through the example of Hannah in 1 Samuel.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Of Greatness Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2012

The conclusion to an earlier message on the true meaning of motherhood.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 30, 2012

To stress that we must pay attention to God and our spiritual life in order to avoid Satan’s attacks.

Last week I shared briefly about how I lost two windows out of my Excursion. I really didn’t explain how it happened. It happened because of user error. I was at the ball field coaching our son’s ball team last Saturday. The first thought in many minds at this point of the story is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Other

The Gender Issue

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 5, 2012

What a paradox: in the eyes of God we are neither male nor female, but Paul gave gender specific instructions to Timothy.

Bible – The Gender Issue We need to address a very serious issue in today’s church. Regardless of what the liberals, intellectuals, emergent and other people say, gender is relevant in the bible. The bible refers to God and the Holy Spirit as a male and thus we too should refer to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Scriptures (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon examining the reality that the scriptures prove that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT B: THE SCRIPTURES (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 One of my favorite post Resurrection appearances of Jesus is that of the two followers who encountered the Savior on the road to Emmaus. As they were walking, Jesus approached them and “their eyes were kept ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And The Jesus Follower - Perfecting Intimacy Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

Desiring God leads to raised awareness of who He is and a raised awareness of who God is leads to reshaped priorities that fit His, and reshaped priorities that fit His condition us to recognize that God is enough and when we recognize God is enough we become completely dependent on Him.

Hebrews 13:4 "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." Our goal as followers including those of us who are married is to remain faithful. We started the series on Marriage and the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Vs Satan - The War In Your Home Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 18, 2013

We can judge what we see, and we typically do, but, God tells us that it's the heart of a person that matters to Him. This is why it's important for Jesus followers to live as examples of what it looks like to use the spiritual resources that God gives.

Paul teaches us that there is a spiritual war that rages for the souls of people who walk the earth. Satan is a con artist. He's the best. The reason people refuse to deny themselves to follow Jesus is because satan deceives them into thinking they don't have to. God and satan are enemies, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble Yourself Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

If you want to meet Jesus, you won’t find him at the pinnacle of earthly successes; you have to climb down to the Cornerstone-Jesus is always at the bottom of things, holding everyone else up.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 There are four points here, and, I believe, they are connected. Humble Yourselves Peter (and the rest of the New Testament) has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: *other