Sermons on Appearing:

Provoking And Revoking The Curse Of Sin!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014

Sin, whether secret or public endangers not only the individual but those around as well. A person, a family, a community, a nation can fall under the curse of sin with grievous consequences. Abstain from all appearances of evil!

But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. Joshua 7:1 Israel hath sinned, and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Faith & The Children’s Bread

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 31, 2021

Jesus appeared to rebuff the woman whose daughter had a spirit, but in reality He used her to show us how to persevere in prayer, and revealed to her how to claim a promise you have no ground to claim.

GREAT FAITH & THE CHILDREN’S BREAD Mark 7:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Thomas Hassmann tells how it always irked his single mother that her grocery store didn’t carry eggs in packages of six—just by the dozen. 2. He said, “Then one day, her wish came true. She walked into the grocery ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul At Rome Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

Paul arrived in Rome and was allowed to stay at a rented house till he appeared before the emperor. Paul stayed with state honour of having a soldier appointed to guard him. He was a prisoner but at the same time with relaxation.

Acts 28: 1-31 Paul reaches Rome with Gospel Acts 28:1-10 Paul at Malta. The people of Malta Island believed that God punishes the sinners and rewards the righteous. They thought Paul was murder because the ship carried the prisoners. They perceived that God sent a viper to bite Paul and punish him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter: The Advocate Or Paraclete

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 12, 2023

A minister with a cracked voice and an unprepossessing appearance will not have one-tenth the natural drawing power of a Gypsy Smith with his wonderful voice and attractive personality (especially if Gypsy Smith criticizes or attacks your faith or morals.

Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and grandmothers and mother-figures such as big sisters in the congregation this morning. In a social media video, a woman named Nicole DeRoy explains one of the challenges of motherhood. She says, “My kids wanted to know what it was like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Catholic

Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022

After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2022

In the New Testament it appears that Adam figures powerfully into why Jesus came to die for our sins. But what is it about Adam that would help us better understand why Jesus came to change our lives?

OPEN: Believe it or not, I’ve been told that in S. Dakota there was a town called Paradise… and it was named by two residents. Adam and Eve. Most people remember the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. They sinned, they ate of the fruit God commanded them not to eat, and they lost their paradise, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unchained Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022

The Miktams comprise Psalms written by David during a time of distress. Where shall the Christian turn when life appears to be crashing in? The Psalmist instinctively turns to God, just as the wise Christian turns to God.

A MIKTAM OF DAVID. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Grass Is Not Always Greener...

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 10, 2024

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side is a singular, speculative, but focused idiom that suggests the indeterminable fallacy that other people or places in one’s imagination always appear to be in a better, or more acceptable cachet than oneself.

Kasper Schmeichel, a Danish football goalkeeper once remarked: “The grass is not always greener on the other side. It is about recognizing what you do have and being grateful for what you do have.” Philippians 4:11-12 reminds us: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ezekiel 17:24, Genesis 3:22

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

The Return Of Christ As King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Revelation 19:11-16 paints a powerful picture of Christ’s second coming, where He will return not as a humble servant, but as the mighty King of kings, ready to establish His eternal rule.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST AS KING OF KINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 19:11-16 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:31-34, Revelation 1:7, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Zechariah 14:4 INTRODUCTION: The return of Jesus Christ is a defining moment in the history of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Faithfulness is always rewarded beyond our wildest dreams. May the Lord maintain us in faithfulness, even though that faithfulness may sometimes involve us in an appearance of utter failure The Lord make us good stewards.

Stewardship Reading: 1 Cor. 4:1-2, 1 Cor. 9:17, Titus 1:7-8, Col. 1:25, 1 Tim. 1:4 The subject of our meditation is to be that of stewardship. A steward is a man who, on the one hand, stands in a living relationship to all that his lord has, and, on the other hand, in an equally close ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

A Tragic Mistake

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

This warning is so imperative that it appears identically in Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25. Man, left to his own way, is destined to spend eternity in hell. Only by turning to Christ can this tragic mistake be averted.

A TRAGIC MISTAKE "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). I There are many false doctrines abroad in the world today. Jesus warned His disciples: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presenting Jesus In A Tolerant-Pluralistic Oriented Society

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2003

Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to appear to be inclusivists, pluralists and accepting of people. Actually, when we have the right attitude

Presenting Jesus As Lord, Savior and Shepherd (Luke 19:10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those which are lost. (Luke 19:10) Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expert Witnesses For Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 31, 2005

In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court of law and is able to justify his or her professional opinion under cross-examination.

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 4:18-20 Title: Expert Witnesses for Christ Theme: Telling People about Jesus Christ: Introduction: In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational