Sermons on Apparent:

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

It’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters.

Have you ever watched THE PRICE IS RIGHT with Bob Barker? Did you see me win both Showcase Showdowns last week? That’s right, I guessed the price of both showdowns and won them both, from my kitchen. It felt pretty good until Jude said “what do you have to show for it?” It’s amazing to me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

Loving concern and actions toward one another is the true mark of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Mark of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Complete this sentence for me: You know you have arrived spiritually when . . . . How would you finish that statement? Let me state it another way, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011

The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Postcard To A Friend For A Friend Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 9, 2013

Sermon 1 in a series on the short letters of the New Testament. This one is on the letter by Paul to Philemon concerning Onesimus.

A Postcard to a Friend for a Friend Series: New Testament Postcards January 6, 2013 A very brief PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Philemon INTRODUCTION Illus. – Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2016

2 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-II—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: The Old Fire Truck... A fire started inside the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta. Before long it exploded into flames & an alarm went out to fire departments from miles around. After fighting the fire for over an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In For The Long Haul

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002

We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Epaphroditus – Selfless Christianity In Action! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 16, 2002

Last week, one of our goals was to provide a box top picture of what Christian preadolescence is suppose to look like. So many times, our young teens are frustrated with all the different physical, social, and emotional puzzle pieces that they’re suppose

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, one of our goals was to provide a box top picture of what Christian preadolescence is suppose to look like. So many times, our young teens are frustrated with all the different physical, social, and emotional puzzle pieces that they’re suppose to put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 15, 2002

The older I get, the more often I wonder what kind of mark I’ve made on the world. In this study we see a women, though nameless, the Bible says she was great!

Open: Read Text Historical Background: - The united kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC) - 10 Northern Tribes (Dan, Benjamin, Reuben, Gad, Ephraim, Issachar, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, both 1/2 tribes of Manesseh) follow Jeroboam (as prophet Ahijah said) Southern ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 2 Kings 4:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 20, 2001

We see in this sermon that the Lord’s Supper is AN EXPRESSION,AN EXPLANATION,AN EXPECTATION, AN EXAMINATION, AND AN ENCOURAGEMENT.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER? I Corinthians 11:23-33 Notice in verse 24, He says “this do”. Jesus expects every Christian to observe the Lord’s Supper. It is not something that optional but rather it is a direct command from Jesus. Every now and then I come in contact with those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33, 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Death And The Dance: David, Uzzah, And The Ark”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God is holy, and not to be trifled with. We wisely enter His presence with the awareness that He is a consuming fire.

“Death and the Dance: David, Uzzah, and the Ark”, II Samuel 6 This chapter qualifies as one of the difficult passages of Scripture. We are taken aback at the harsh action of God, in what we might regard as a merciless act of justice. On the surface, we see Uzzah doing what appears as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 2 Samuel 6:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

"You've Got To See This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002

A call for evangelism.

John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Washed Inside And Out?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 3, 2001

Life is often complicated but God’s answers are often simple. Too simple for us to believe.

Are You Washed Inside and Out? Teenagers are getting plastic surgery. Baldness. People cover it with a rug, rub in Rogaine, spray paint to cover the gaps. Dieting. Slim Fast, fad diets. People make millions on these attempts to change or cover up appearances. The things we worry about are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001

Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000

How envy can destroy family life

CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom It May Concern Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 7, 2002

Examines the introduction to Galatians to introduce the series. Considers the Apostolic Authority of the letter and two major themes: God’s Grace and Glorifying God by life in the Spirit

Introduction 10 Signs Communication is different in the 21st Century 1. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 2. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He e-mails you back from his bedroom, "What’s for dinner?" 3. Your daughter sells Girl Scout ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God