Sermons on Apparent:

Knowing The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bryan Finley on Oct 30, 2012

The key to unlocking & accessing the supernatural ministry of Jesus is understanding the kingdom of God. Get the overview of God's design & our mission.

I love the culture of Hope Chapel. We are group of people who can be serious about God’s business but never take ourselves too seriously.No one around here claims to be better than someone else. I’ve said this before, but its worth saying again, the word that sums us up is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Foursquare

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Transformed!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 7, 2017

It’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. Before Jesus made his official entrance into public ministry, Jesus performed one miracle. He would then go on to perform nearly 40.

“Transformed!” John 2:1-11 Please open your Bibles to the gospel of John, chapter 2. Today we are beginning a new sermon series I have titled, Jesus the miracle worker. Read John 2:1-11. It’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. Before Jesus made his official entrance into public ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Chain Breaker" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus is the true chain breaker. he can break any sin or addiction if we will turn to Him.

“The Chain Breaker” Mark 5:1-20 So as we come into this chapter we follow a powerful miracle that has just taken place. The disciples and Jesus were traveling to the opposite side of the lake when a large storm came up. The waves were so strong that a large amount of water had entered their boat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Commotion In Capernaum Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017

Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

“what Is That To You? Follow Me”

Contributed by Silas Eke on Feb 26, 2015

We should accept it as axiomatic that God’s dealings with our fellow-disciples are no concern of ours. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others.

Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: “the way of the Lord is not equal” (Ezekiel 18:29). Some of God’s dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 2, 2015

This is a sermon for Easter 2015. It is about death and references the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus gives us victory over death.

When Jesus was on the earth, he had many people who wanted to be around him. He also had people who hated him and wanted him dead. On the last day of his life, it was hard to tell which group was which. But Jesus had friends. He had people that believed in him and what he was doing. He had a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Answer Three: Sound Preaching Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015

The Corinthian church was deeply divided. Two of the issues dividing it were a dispute over what kind of preacher should fill their pulpit, and which former minister had contributed the most to their church. This same problem exists today.

To recap, a letter was written from the Corinthians to Paul and telling him about how divided their church was becoming. Paul answers that letter and we have it recorded as the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul offers them 11 answers to their division problem. The first answer was the cross. If the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The Family Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017

Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Easter According To St. John

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2018

What a blessing it is to have John's account of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead along with the other witness of the Gospels.

Easter According to St. John John 20:1-18 Today we remember the most important day in human history, the day Jesus rose from the dead. This is a day of great joy to us. We put the sorrows of Jesus death behind us and celebrate that Jesus lives. There are basically five accounts that talk about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Committed Journey Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 4, 2018

As Jesus and the disciples departed Capernaum and headed toward Jerusalem for the last time, there was a sense of heaviness. He accurately described the events that would transpire there - His betrayal, death, and resurrection.

A Committed Journey Mark 10: 32-34 As we have studied the gospel of Mark, we have grown accustomed to the rapid nature in which the events in Jesus’ life and ministry were recorded. Mark left very little in between material, and fewer details than the other gospels. The first ten chapters cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: The Preparation For Divine Intervention

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 29, 2017

Advent in the postmodern period

In the Christian community Advent has seen changes. The word is taken from the Latin Adventus, meaning to move towards. We Christians are moving towards the birth of Christ which will come at Christmas. In the Church, we are called upon to prepare our hearts and minds to receive Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Fear God And Live Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2018

God cares enough for King Ahaziah to step in and show Himself real and reminding him that there is only one true God and He is in Israel.

We ended the last chapter of 1 Kings with the sermon AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS. • God’s Word will be fulfilled. We saw that when King Ahab died in the battlefield. • 1 Kings 22:51-53 51Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Jesus Approved Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2019

From the worshiping women in Mark 14, we learn three things about the kind of worship that Jesus approves of.

John says (John 12:1) Jesus arrived in Bethany 6 days before Passover, which means He arrived on Saturday. He and His disciples stayed in Bethany each evening during the first part of the last week of His life. They’d journey 2 miles into Jerusalem, He’d teach the people, stop for the evening at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-11

Denomination: Baptist