Sermons on Serving The Lord In Obscurity:

Cancel The Debt Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 29, 2018

Forgiveness, Freedom, Compassion

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Cancel the Debt June 26, 2022 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: Two Christians went before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. The judge patiently listened to the evidence from both men, and then he called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 22- " Are We There Yet?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 22 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 22 “Are we there yet?” As we near the end of our study of 1 Peter We come to a few more words of hope Let me remind you Peter wrote to believers who Because of their belief No longer felt as if they belonged They had suffered hardships And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 6, 2020

God revealed himself to us in Christ.

Title: God with Us! Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: God revealed himself to us in Christ. Introduction You’ve likely seen the ad… Reunited! E.T. Returns to Earth 37 Years Later to See Actor Henry Thomas reprises his role as Elliot alongside the alien ET character for Comcast's new "A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obsession With Jezebel

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2020

Jezebel is the primary demonic creature taking all the blame for the ill's of society and the seduction of the Born-Again Christian

Within a fringe element of the church, known as “deliverance ministry,” there is an obsessive fetish with demonic spirits who are blamed for virtually everything wrong in society and within the culture, and are believed to be the instigators of Christian misbehavior. The goal of ‘deliverance’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:33, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7-9, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Conversationalist Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020

The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 10, 2020

The 34th sermon in a series we're doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at the shortest verse in the Bible, and we discuss why Jesus wept. We examine sin and it's effects, and how Jesus is the answer to our sin problem.

Jesus Wept (Gospel of John Part 34) Text: John 11:28-44 So; if you remember from last time, Jesus had just spoken with Martha, and Martha was strengthened in her faith and she ended up making an amazing confession of faith in Jesus. And she left Him, in order to go get her sister Mary. And ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44, 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Miracle

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 19, 2020

A sermon examining the fact that salvation is the greatest miracle one could ever receive.

THE GREATEST MIRACLE Luke 5:17-31 - The Whisnants sing a song that says: You touched the blind man and when his eyes were opened He saw in whom he believed Then You fed five thousand with five loaves of bread And two little fish from the sea Then You calmed the storms with three little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Life Song

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the resurrection of Christ and in doing so invite you to think about what kind of “life song” you are currently singing!

His Song for us to Sing Luke 24:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The songs that we sing often speak volumes about our character. Music is powerful for the melody and words not only pull at our emotions but can transport us back in time to experience both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 7, 2019

We grieve the Holy Spirit because we are still wearing the old man. Paul is preaching to the church on the way we treat one another.

Last week, this week and for the next few weeks we are looking at in this sermon series what “Putting on the New Man” looks like. Reviewing from last week: Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man, -- and that you put on the new man ... These instruction that Paul gives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2019

• We must guard our thoughts and words because they determine our heart’s attitude and, therefore, our choices.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we are baptized into Christ, we begin our journey into our new life with Him. • When Jesus wipes our slate clean by cleansing us of our sin, and gives us the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, living our new life in Him is so easy, isn't it? ? • If that were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Trinity – Father, Son And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how educated we are, the concept of the Trinity escapes our understanding - it is something to be taken on faith

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how hard we try, understanding the concept of the Trinity is uncomprehendible

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 4:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Surely He Was The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THIS IS A GOOD FRIDAY SERMON ABOUT THE WORDS OF THE CENTURIAN AND THE CHANGE THAT HAPPENED IN HIS LIFE AS A RESULT OF CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION

SURELY HE WAS THE SON OF GOD MATTHEW 27:32-56 GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 THE SCENE WAS SET IN JERUSALEM FOR SOMETHING SPECACTULAR TO OCCUR. THE CROWD SIZE HAD SWELLED OVER THE WEEK TO WHAT SOME PEOPLE THINK WAS OVER A MILLION PEOPLE. THEY CAME TO CELEBRATE THE PASSOVER. ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Image Is Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2019

We live in an image-driven culture and our churches seem to be buying into the concept in their efforts to reach people, but more than ever, what people need is for us to be genuine followers of Christ. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

*Disclaimer- You need to know your audience to do what I did. It could probably be tamed down with wearing just a pair of sunglasses. I started behind the closed doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. When the entrance music for WWE’s The Big Show started to play, I flung the doors open and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist