Sermons on Obvious:

How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015

Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

The So-Called "Satanic" Verses, And Conclusion. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 31, 2015

Muhammad in the Koran, a strange explanation of some missing verses, final suras, and my conclusions from this study.

Lesson 35, How to Treat Muhammad, and "Satanic" Verses Today, suras 49-60 Beginning with this lesson, I will dispense with giving you the name of each sura, unless it is truly remarkable. Be assured that every sura is named for a particular reason, even if obscure to us. Sura 49 commences ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Comparisons Of Jesus And Muhammad, And Conclusions Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 7, 2015

Comparing Jesus and Muhammad in the areas of: love, sickness, judgment, anger, rewards, curses, end-time events, death and burial, resurrection, present ministry, and more...

26. The world. Muhammad wanted a specific religious experience to come out of all his efforts. But he was willing to be intertwined with worldly connections if need be. After years of struggle with Mecca from his Medina sanctuary, a revelation confirmed that a treaty with Mecca was the thing to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dynamic Coming Of The Kingdom Of God In Creation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 2, 2015

If I were to ask you, "What is the Kingdom of God?', what would your answer be. Did the Kingdom of God begin with Jesus' appearing on earth? God's Kingdom has to do with God's rule: When did He begin to rule and how?

The Dynamic Coming of the Kingdom of God in Creation (John 6:39-54, Luke 22:22-30) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Beelzebul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2014

The analysis of the source of Jesus' power in Luke 11:14-26 teaches us that Jesus works by God's authority.

Scripture Jesus encountered conflict on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. The conflict that Luke described in Luke 11:14-26 is about the source of Jesus’ power. People wondered whether Jesus was working by the power of God or by the power of Satan. Let’s read about Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religion Without Reality Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014

Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes The Bible Different? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Methodist

Redemption In Ruth

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Aug 22, 2014

Sometimes God is working when we cannot see. Ruth is the best example of this. This is best done in 3 separate sermons and not attempted to be done in one setting. I will provide a break down into a 3 sermon series soon.

Have you every felt alone? Felt like no one cares? Felt like there was just no hope? Maybe things are going so bad that it feels like even God doesn’t care. You’ve prayed and prayed and even cried out “GOD PLEASE HELP ME??? ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?!?!?!?” I have been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Setting A Good Example (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 15, 2018

In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part four) In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example. 1) Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, James 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting In God's Care

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to have complete and unfailing trust in God for our every need all the time.

[Sermon preached on 9 September 2018, 16th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, we look at the topic: Trusting in God’s care. Last week, we already touched upon this theme when we reflected on the words from Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians: Rejoice always, pray ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-35, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Corruption Of Men And The Decree Of God. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 26, 2018

It is clear that these verses show how wicked the human race had become, and that God was certainly justified in destroying it and beginning again with Noah and his family.

October 18, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.1: The Corruption of Men and the Decree of God. (Genesis 6.1-8) Genesis 6.1-8 1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 31, 2018

If we admit our sin, and confess it to God, we will be forgiven.

THE TRIAL OF SIN Text: 1 Jn. 1:8-2:2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Kay Arthur, a Christian author, put it this way. If you tolerate sin in your life, that sin will not only take you farther than you wanted to go, it will keep you longer than you wanted to stay and it will cost you more than you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist