Sermons on Appear:

Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Queen Says No Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This: A Queen Says No Esther 1:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-19-2020 Party Animal Last week, we began our study of the book of Esther and found ourselves looking in on not one but two huge parties. Xerxes, the king, held a banquet of feasting ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Results Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter didn’t even give an invitation. There does not appear to be an invitation given anywhere in the early church. People were so moved by the Holy Spirit that they cried out for conversion.

A pastor was telling his visiting grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. They listened to him breathlessly, but when he was finished one of them took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, was that a true story, or were you just preaching?” This attitude could be learned by a child in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37

The Army Of Light In Retreat: What Went Wrong? Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope.

I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope. Have you no hope? Have you lost it somewhere? Has hope run off and hid itself? Is it running from you, just out of reach? Many walk in a trance, rigid, furled brows, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wrestling With God October 2023

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023

We might think of It as odd that Jacob was involved in a wrestling match with an unspecified person. ….. Was it an another human, his brother Esau, an angel or even God appearing in the form of this wrestling opponent?

WRESTLING WITH GOD Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Gen 32:22-32 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. (23) He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. (24) Jacob was left ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel - A Statue In The Night Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 22, 2023

While events in history may appear to be shaped by the whim and fancy of men, the truth is that our all-merciful God is “silently, patiently working out the counsels of His own will.”

May 20, 2023 Our next story from the book of Daniel occurs in the 2nd year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. In the night Nebuchadnezzar had a dream – a dream so vivid that he couldn’t go back to sleep. He was so troubled by this dream that he called his magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Where Should We As A Nation Put Our Trust?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

When a man is lost in the desert, he may experience a mirage. That is, he may look out over the sands, and in the distance see what appears to be a lake, shimmering in the sun.

His goal is to get to the lake and obtain water to satisfy his thirst. As he travels toward the “lake”, the lake seems to maintain it’s distance, or at some point just disappears. IT WAS A MIRAGE! Such an experience only brings disappointment and tragedy to the individual who believes the mirage is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 35 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In Acts twenty-four we find the apostle Paul is being held in custody as a common criminal, waiting for his accusers to arrive, and is to appear before Antonius Felix, the governor of Judaea.

Felix was a politician in every sense of the word. He had risen from being a subservient person, to the position of Governor of Judaea. He got his start through the influence of his brother at the imperial court of Claudius. He married three Princesses, which also elevated his career. The first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 12, 2018

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. (Genesis 17:1)

When Abraham was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the Almighty God; walk before Me, and be thou perfect” (Genesis 17:1). The word Almighty God is translated from the Hebrew El Shaddai, and it means the all-powerful one. By introducing himself as El Shaddai, he was giving ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1, Luke 10:17, Mark 16:17, Romans 4:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection Mercy

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 2, 2024

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus provide the mercy of God that all of us need. In John 21, the resurrected Jesus appeared offered Peter the mercy of God that Peter so desperately needed.

A. How great it is to worship the Lord together today, on the Sunday that many refer to as Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Sunday, because it correlates to the Sunday that Jesus arose from the grave two thousand years ago. 1. Praise God that the tomb of Jesus is still empty! 2. Turn to the person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Without Pretend Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

The definition of love by Paul appears in two letters, one is here and another is in 1 Corinthians. Of course, he cites various occasions to explain the love of Christ and the love among the disciples.

Romans 12:09-21 Love without Pretend The definition of love by Paul appears in two letters, one is here and another is in 1 Corinthians. Of course, he cites various occasions to explain the love of Christ and the love among the disciples. Love sincerely - Romans 12:9-15 Paul urges the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

Book Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

Apostle John in the Spirit on the isle of Patmos having an encounter with Jesus. A message for the church at Sardis to wake up, they appeared unstoppable, while in reality, they were dead and doing nothing of value.

Book of life Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction- Good morning- Please turn to Book of Revelation Chapter 3 and as you turn there, let us bow for prayer as we open His word this morning. Prayer- Father today, as we come together to hear your word, would you speak to us and reveal yourself to us as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"If The Church Would Just Pray"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 17, 2003

When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist