Sermons on Serving The Lord In Obscurity:

The Quest For Truth

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

Truth alone can set one free and therefore should be sought with all diligence.

THE QUEST FOR TRUTH John 8:31-32 4/22/07a RRC Senior Recognition Day Throughout men’s lives most are on the quest or the search for something. Some peoples’ quest is focused on money, some on power, some on fame. Some people’s life’s mission is to save a tree or the environment. Some have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2007

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 2:30, Luke 1:77-79  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Good News-Bad News Story

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 12, 2007

Joseph was a man who learned that if you stay true to God, no matter what, bad news will turn to good news.

Good News – Bad News (Genesis 50:15-21) Good News - Bad News Story: A certain man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh, that’s terrible,” said his friend. “No, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Treasure & The Pearl Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon covering the Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl of great price.

Parable of the Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:44-46 "44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Satan Is Defeated, We Have The Victory

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007

This sermon is one of a reminder and one of confirmation to let us know that Satan our foe is defeated because of the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus the Christ early one Sunday morning.

Introduction: We as Christians should be working towards the mark. We are working towards being perfected in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Our primary goal is that we should live so that God will be pleased with our lives. We must remind ourselves from time to time that we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2007

Once we have come to know Christ, the rest of our life should be spent in pursuit of spiritual growth as disciple of Jesus Christ. Let’s look at two of many reasons why this is so.

Evidence (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) 1. I received a call from the Kokomo Perspective about my opinion regarding the movie, "The Golden Compass." 2. Although the movie is toned down from the books, the author of the series is an avid atheist with an anti-Christian agenda. 3. Many movies assume an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Clearly Defined

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Preparation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007

I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie

I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie that obviously was religious. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Methodist

"I" Problem

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007

The main difference in how a man stands, when he stands before God, is whether or not he stands with humility or arrogance.

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Beloved Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007

Many of us are special objects of God’s love -- not because we are special, but because He made us special in His eyes.

Beloved of God (I Thessalonians 1:4-6) Intro (acknowledging Father’s Day) 1. A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. "You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entertainment In The Church

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

The body of Christ loves to be entertained. If it doesn’t have a beat or doesn’t arouse our flesh, most of us don’t like it. We call it boring. Teenagers don’t know what to do with themselves when they go to church because they think it’s boring most of t

By: Donna Kazenske I went to a church service at a particular church a short time ago and was totally amazed at what I heard and saw. I have been to many church services throughout the years that were very similar to this one, but for some reason God opened up my spiritual eyes to see in a way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

A Day Of No Return

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 7, 2007

WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE OR IN THE BOTOMLESS PITS OF HELL. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL EVER BE ASKED.

7/01/07 A DAY OF NO RETURN TEXT: REVELATION 20 VS. 11--15 INTRODUCTION: OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul teaches the importance of “Pressing One” in all areas of life. We must move towards the mark – towards the finish line – toward the day when Christ greets us face to face and says “You’ve arrived”!

BACKGROUND Remember there were false teachers teaching importance of Roman Colony Citizenship Conduct, Status by Rank, and Jewish Law. Paul knocks this down by reminding the new believers of the real goal – that of reaching heaven! So many times, we allow Satan to change goal. He causes us, by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist