Sermons on Apparent:

Living With No Regrets

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2013

Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife.

Title: Living with No Regrets Text: Luke 16:19-31 Thesis: Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife. Introduction: I talked with a man this past Thursday evening whose wife is dying of terminal cancer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Following The Heart Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 22, 2010

Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stilling The Storm Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 2, 2010

This message parallels the stilling of the storm with the calming of life's crises.

Stilling The Storm Text: Mark 4: 35-41 Introduction: As we open the pages of our Bible to Mark 4 we find that Jesus continued teaching by means of parables. We have considered the parable of the sower, and the parable of the candle. Later he taight about the seed and also of the mustard seed, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Duty In Relation To Others Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

Our duty in how we relate to others

The Believer’s Duty in relation to Other Believers Romans 12:9-13 Over the last few weeks we have looked at the duty of believers. Some things we were to add to our salvation… Some things we are to take away from our lives… Tonight we are going to look at how we are to treat each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Rock Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Apr 6, 2011

how to build your spiritual life

Building on the Rock by pastor ohm Prakash Matthew 7:24-27 Because you see life is like a voyage we are sailing between two eternities. Sometime things are good and sometime things are real bad. Some time the sea is calm, some time the wind blows softly, some time the sun is shining (thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

Off To See The Wizard Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

This message focuses on wizardry and those who teach false doctrine. Many seems to want to buy God but they do not want to serve God.

“Off to See the Wizard” Acts 8:1-3 and 9-25 Last week we wrapped up chapter 7 as we saw the death of the first martyr in the local church. His name was Stephen. According to church history it would have happened something like this ... The criminal would be taken to a place where there was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing And What Are You Teaching?

Contributed by James Lee on Jul 30, 2013

What if Jesus called you to come and sit down with Him and share everything that you had taught or done? What would tell Him? Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It’s something you live by and share with others.

What if this story were actually true? “Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church where he was to be introduced as the senior pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Baptist

Whoa! Man Of The Night: A Dialogue Between Jesus And Nicodemus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2013

Being born again is a far more demanding matter than a casual acceptance of Jesus Christ. The true Christian follows Him, bearing his/her cross.

Whoa! Man of the Night John 3:1-21 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard the story of Nicodemus before and can quote John 3:16 from memory. We have heard about being born again. So we think we already know the story. Nicodemus came to Jesus that night thinking he knew the rules of how one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saints Or Aint's Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Fruitfulness Hidden Or Obvious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2014

A look at Jesus' insistence that a good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. Includes an explanation concerning the thought that most lives are a mixed bag of good and bad fruit.

WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY "FRUIT"? Generally when we talk about fruit there are two kinds: internal soul transformation and external people impact. - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:10. A. Internal soul transformation. - By this I mean that God is shaping you into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Athanasian Creed Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2014

In this lesson, we examine the life of Athanasius and also the creed which bears his name.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Athanasian Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 3, 2016

Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable.

Boldness: Confronting fear and insecurity Judges 6 & 7 Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 9, 2016

Paul planned to send Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi. He encouraged the church to embrace these men and benefit from their presence. They exemplified committed Christian service. We need those who will invest in others, impacting lives for Christ.

Men of Faith Philippians 2: 19-30 Following a great discourse on the obedience of Christ to the will of the Father, and our obligations to possess the mind of Christ, Paul offers yet another example of faithful Christian service. In our text he makes an announcement that Timothy and Epaphroditus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way-The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 21, 2020

Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after the rich young ruler had come running to Jesus but had walked away. Look for the "go thy way" in the text--it may surprise you!

Introduction: Just after the rich young ruler came running to Jesus, and walked away, Jesus gave this parable about workers in a vineyard. This was one of the last parables Jesus ever told. The immediate context stems from the disciples’ reaction to what Jesus said to the rich young ruler. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist