Sermons on Patience In Obscurity:

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008

A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:10-17, 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Soul Laid Bare

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 2, 2002

Caught in the act, what do we do? Follow the path that King David wlaked down as he repented of his sin against God.

Sermon Title: A Soul Laid Bare Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have all heard the expression, “Hands caught in the cookie-jar”. We have used that expression to describe the end-result of many illegal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Nobody Becomes A Somebody Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies.

A Nobody Becomes a Somebody! Series – On the Life of David Thesis: God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. Illustration: A group of High School students were asked recently “If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?” Do you know what ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Christmas Party Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001

This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jump-Starting Jabez

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 13, 2001

We have learned, thanks to Bruce Wilkinson’s writings, to treasure the prayer of Jabez; but what can we intuit that Jabez’ mother did for him: she honored his uniqueness, she owned her own pain and shared it with her son, and she move him toward faithful prayer.

You know how they say that behind every good man there is a good woman? Well, they used to say that. That is a pre-feminist proverb. Now they say that alongside every good man there is a good woman, like Newton’s Law, equal in force but opposite in direction! But I certainly find it true that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sojourner Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Apr 20, 2007

Learning from the life of Abraham--discovering five life-principles that invite the blessings of God to be poured out onto our lives.

Introduction 1. Illustration: The other day my wife and I went to the hospital for an appointment concerning Angela’s pregnancy. We had to park a long distance due to building construction. By the time we got to the information desk Angela was exhausted and was having contractions. The attendant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snake In The Grass Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

a look at the Fall and the ongoing efforts of Satan to delude the world

Beginnings # 2 I invite you back to the Book of Beginnings this morning! I’ll be speaking to you from Genesis 3 today. The Snake in the Grass - Speaking the Lies We Want to Believe A friend picked up his 3 yr. old son from Christian Preschool. As they rode in the car, the Dad was talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Nov 1, 2008

When we understand that the Lord desires for us to come to Him with “unveiled faces,” completely open, honest, and unvarnished, a wonderful transformation begins to take place and we begin to see things as they really are.

A college student had two problems common to many: low grades and no money. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t look kindly on her dilemma she devised an ingenious plan to soften the blows of reality and wrote this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know how I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 25, 2012

The great, awesome, majestic God has a wonderful way of using little POSSESSIONS, little PLACES and little PEOPLE to accomplish his will.

Little Things in the Christmas Story Chuck Sligh Christmas 2012 TEXT: Luke 2:4-7 – “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011

The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Aware, Available, Able

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message from Psalm 139 on God’s omnipresence (available), omnipotence (able) and omniscience (aware).

“Aware, Available, Able” Psalm 139 Introduction Music plays an important role in most everyone’s life. Music not only expresses our innermost soul but is able to move it as well. Most movies would have little impact without the music. Music expresses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance