Sermons on Serving The Lord In Obscurity:

Thanksgiving 2007

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus shows us thanks in all things

Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2007 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand I have to admit that I have preached from this story before at Thanksgiving, and I’ve mentioned this story in the last 2 out of three sermons! But the reason I return to it is that I can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: *other

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

Sometimes it seems like we are in a never-ending struggle just to keep our heads above water. But I am sure that no matter what you are going through or what you have already been through and contrary to your beliefs the best is yet to come!

The Best Is Yet To Come! Luke 5: 1-11 This morning brothers and sisters I want to help to encourage you as we get started on this New Year. We have had some successes and some failures in the past year but there is one thing that I am sure of. I am sure that no matter what you are going through or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Essetial For Freedom?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 28, 2007

A reformation sermon encouraging people to grab hold of what is essential for freedom!

31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You He That Should Come

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 31, 2007

Don’t be defeated because a miracle hasn’t come yet.

Are You He That Should Come? Matthew 11 There are 2 people that are noted as being foreordained/predestined in the OT to come in the NT. One obviously was Jesus, and the other was John the Baptist. It is interesting to see the correlation between these 2 men, as Luke says they were kin folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I Would Not Do In Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There are some things we shouldn’t do in church.

1 TIM. 3:15 “WHAT I WOULD NOT DO IN CHURCH” A) I love my church … I look forward with joy to attend it … Why do I love it? * Attending the services is like a shower of rain after a dry spell ……. * Like a table of food when I’m hungry … Like a bath when I’m dirty … * Like a cool drink when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Word? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 5, 2007

You might have a lot of questions about who Jesus Christ really is. John helps us understand the voice from the heavens. Are you ready to listen?

In the book and movie by Carl Sagan Contact a loner scientist hears a voice from the heavens, and then tries to convince others that in this voice is a message of great importance. Now Carl Sagan, while he was alive, did not believe in God. In fact the movie goes to great lengths to portray anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Already Own It

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2007

A sermon on our blessings in Christ based on Ephesians 1:3 (Outline adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

Sermon for 11/4/2007 Ephesians 1:3 Introduction: A little boy came to the Washington Monument and noticed a guard standing by it. “I want to but it.” “How much do you have?” asked the guard. “35 cents.” “You need to understand three things,” the guard explained. “First, 35 cents is not enough ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 24, 2007

What I believe ought to affect how I live.

What gets you excited? • Sports? • Your home? • Vacation? • Shopping? • Your job? • Money? • Hope? The main topic of 1 Peter 1 is our hope through Jesus Christ. Chuck Swindoll said, “We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

King Making - King Breaking Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 12, 2007

Gideon shunned position but kept power, his son Abimelech had position but not power as both were ruled by the flesh and from the flesh reaped corruption. Learn how we can fall prey to that as Christians and how to avoid it.

Judges 8 and 9 give us a good picture of what happens when we decide to let the flesh rule in our lives instead of God’s Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is The Total Package

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2007

In Jesus we have everything we need for salvation and for life in this world.

Last week the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the superstar Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics in exchange for seven players. What does it feel like to know that you are worth seven men? Obviously KG, as he’s known among NBA fans, must be pretty good. He is. He’s the total package. This 6’11’’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Abide (Rest) In Christ (Matthew 11:28-30) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 14, 2007

Many of us face many pressures on a day to day basis. We are often expected to find a satisfactory balance in making time for friends, family, ministry, job & ourselves. It is easy to become frustrated and exhausted. How can we learn to experience the res

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Perfect Example

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 26, 2006

Jesus Christ is perfect in so many ways. Peter explains to us how He is the only example we should follow.

A couple with especially irregular church attendance had been asked by their preacher to host a visiting minister for lunch. The couple obliged and put together a very special meal for the guest preacher. When they all sat down to eat, their little boy, who was accustomed to diving right in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming The Hulk: How To Avoid The Monster

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

Help students avoid anger with this sermon based on the Comic Book character the Incredible Hulk

Becoming the Hulk How to Avoid the Monster JAM. gregg barbour. 7.27.03. Robert Bruce Banner was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dr. Brian and Rebecca Banner. Bruce was loved by his mother, but hated by his alcoholic father. Dr. Brian Banner had been exposed to radiation and would do certain ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: *other