Sermons on Obvious:

Pray And Believe! Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 7, 2007

Based on the Parable of the Persistent widow, this sermon encourages people to pray and pray and pray again. We preached these sermons in conjunction with the Pray 21 project that brings youth and adults together to pray for 21 days.

BELIEVE AND PRAY! Believe and pray! This may sound backwards. Should we not pray believing that God will answer our prayers? Yes, but this simple little exercise of semantics puts the foundation of faith before the act of prayer. Many of us pray but few of us believe that our prayers will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Hindrances To Gratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006

As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Then... Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006

The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005

An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons To Cling To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 9 in a series on Hebrews. Four reasons we should cling to Jesus.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 9 “Reasons to Cling to Jesus” Hebrews 4:14-16 Mankind today has a problem. That problem is guilt. No one denies that it is a problem but differences abound ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Retribution & Relief Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess Series #1: When trouble comes, it does NOT mean God is giving you RETRIBUTION. We may deserve RETRIBUTION --- but God offers RELIEF.

Retribution & Relief II Thessalonians 1 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen one of those commercials for a cell phone where cellular static causes some confusion? I remember one where the wife asks her husband to “Bring home a movie; something old.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All In The Genes

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2005

The genealogy of Jesus teaches us some important lessons about God

(adapted from a message by Darryl Dash) SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: MATTHEW 1:1-17 TITLE: “IT’S ALL IN THE GENES” INTRODUCTION: A. How do you feel about the genealogies in the Bible? 1. Do you feel it’s about as exciting to read as the phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Power Of A Story That Is True

Contributed by Jim Barnes on Dec 24, 2005

A Christmas Eve message utilizing the film version of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and the conversion of C.S. Lewis as tools for challenging listeners to decide whether the Christmas story is truth or fiction.

Title: “The Power of a Story That Is True” Text: Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 Date: December 24, 2005 (Christmas Eve) People love good stories don’t they? If they didn’t, books and movies wouldn’t be so popular. There’s just something about a good story that stirs our emotions and moves us in a way ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profit Or Prophet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007

Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Philippian Church?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 10, 2007

The Apostle Paul had a special relationship with the church at Philippi. God had blessed them, they realized it and they showed it in their affection for Paul. Is your church a Philippian church? I preached this as a guest preacher for a Thanksgiving e

-Words are important, wouldn’t you agree? -There is a big difference between saying, “That’s looks terrific!” and “That looks interesting.” -The impact of “I love you” is very different than “I hate you.” -The name of one’s church says a lot as well. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a wonderful name ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Irresistible To God Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 2 - God cannot resist true humility in his children.

A couple of weeks ago, as I was finishing our teaching on the life of Moses, I told you that I have a weakness for heroes. A part of what makes heroes so attractive is their rugged independence. They just don’t need anyone else…however, that’s really not a strength. In fact I need to learn how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change For The Better

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book, Answers to lifes difficult Questions, i added the illustrations and made it into a sermon

HOW CAN I EVER CHANGE? GENESIS 32 Get attention by : Whats’ a sermon worth—3 sermons, 1,000 hk, 15 mins, 400 hk 30 mins, 50 HK (2 hours) lets all stand and ask the ushers to circulate the offering plate and know what sermon you would like to have today. Most of us want some change, in our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008

Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

“A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist