Sermons on Appearances:

Emperor's New Clothes

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2003

The Emperor in this story made the mistake of appearing before his people thinking he was covered when in reality he was naked. We can’t make the same mistake in appearing before God without the clothes provided for us by Jesus Christ

Emperor¡¦s New Clothes How many of you kids know the story, ¡§The Emperor’s New Clothes¡¨ by Hans Christian Andersen „X What¡¦s the story about? „X The Emperor in the story was a vain man whose main focus in life was to dress in these elegant clothes and show them off to his people. „X Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Masqueraders Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2015

The devil and his workers will not appear as satan & deceivers. They will appear to be on your side & on God’s side. But they will take your attention off God, off Jesus Christ, off sharing His Gospel & place attention on man & his frailties.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 11-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE MASQUERADERS [Matthew 24: 1-5 / 1 John 4:1-3] A attack on the purity of Paul's motives was a disguise for the false preachers actions. They acted like they were concerned for what was right so that they could divide the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Words Of St. Peter: Transfiguration

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 10, 2015

St. Peters' last words about the Transfiguration before his death. Luke 9:29 reveals that Jesus' appearance was not merely some luminous glow but more deeply means that as he predicted his death he appeared to be more resolved and determined.

“The Last Words of St. Peter” Transfiguration “They didn’t tell anyone what they had seen until long after this happened.” Luke 9:36 “We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes.” 2 Peter 1:16 Intro: When Thomas Edison invented the first light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 11, 2022

Thomas helps us to understand what Jesus was teaching His disciples during His post resurrection appearances. Those who loved him on the earth had to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ - the actual seeing, touching, and hearing him.

Doubting Thomas John 20:24-31 "Doubting Thomas." refers to one of the disciples of Jesus who is often associated with one word: doubting. He is seen as a natural pessimist, a man very liable to take the despondent hopeless view of the future and see the darker side of everything. . ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Doesn't God Do Something? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Eventhough it sometimes appears that God is doing nothing, he is preparing his judgement on evil for the end of the world

As you look around the world it’s easy to think to yourself, "Why doesn’t God do something?" Whether it’s East Timor, or Kosovo, or Rwanda not so long ago, whether it’s the rising level of AIDS around the world, or young children dying of cancer, or other people dying on the roads, whether it’s ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Jumping The Gun" Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Mar 29, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua 22, when Israel jumps the gun on their Eastern tribes and assumes something by mere appearance.

“Jumping the Gun” Joshua 22 Pastor Ryan Welsh 3/26/06 • Intro. o “Cookie Thief” by Valerie Cox  Have we ever done something stupid like this?  I know I have o Today we are going to take a look at a wrong assumption that Israel made about their own people in Joshua 22. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Leaves

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006

Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Three Most Common Method's Of Attack

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 20, 2003

satan appears with three common methods of attack against the Christian. he comes as tempter, deciever, and the accuser.

There are three angels mentioned in the Bible by name, they are Michael the warrior angel, Gabriel the messenger angel, and lucifer the light. I want to dwell upon the tactics of the fallen angel who was known as lucifer, now called satan. You might read more of him in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, Job 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 18, 2005

No matter how dismal the situation appears, we have the confidence that with the Lord it is a foregone conclusion, that WE WIN!

IT’S A FOREGONE CONCLUSION As I am writing this message it is already Thursday, and I have been so involved with trying to get an outline together for an outside project, that I have not yet written the Bulletin for this week. This means that those of you who are receiving this by mail are likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 23, 2009

This sermon deals with things that may appear dead and how Christ can bring them to life again.

Dead Man Walking 12/27/09 John 11:1-44 The title of my sermon comes from the days of inmates who were on what was known as “Death Row”. Death Row is where condemned prisoners were housed while waiting for execution. And as they were being lead down the hallway of the prison to face eternity, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

Some People Never Learn

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Fear John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19) Can you remember a time in your life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Responses To The Resurrection: Doubt

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 3, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Doubt Matthew 28: 16 “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” A skeptic is defined as: 1. A person who questions the validity or authenticity ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene