Sermons on Appearing:

When Jesus Appears In A Dead Situation

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

A solution for all of our dead situations in our lives

When Jesus appears in a Dead Situation Prayer Main verse: John 11:17-22 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012

What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023

At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 23:7, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:14, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Appeared: His Identity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His Identity - John chapter 1 verses 1-3&14 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: He changed his abode. He changed his possessions He changed his glory He changed his form SERMON BODY: ill: • Some people here this morning have changed their identity. • They were born with one name but now proudly live by another. • Now they are not lawbreakers, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appears To Seven (John 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2025

What happened at Lake Galilee? Let's look at John 21.

What did Jesus ask Peter? What did Jesus say about John? Do we love Jesus? Let’s look at John 21. Where else did Jesus appear to His disciples after His resurrection? After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Knew?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon about God using small things to achieve great goals!

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 “Who Knew?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Saul: The King Who Fell From Grace Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2009

Lent Mid-week 2: Message based on (but not adapted from) Concordia Publishing House mid-week lenten series. Saul was chosen to be the Leader of God’s people. By choosing to disobey God, he lost God’s blessing and his position as king. Our King of kings

Do you remember the last time that you decided to make a big change in your life? I’m not talking about doing something that is a part of daily life and living – like really wanting to go watch a movie or having an ice cream cone – I’m talking about something really huge – something that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can You Tell Who Is Ready To Receive God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2013

A look at how we frequently judge the inward readiness by the outward appearance and why that doesn't work.

HOW CAN YOU TELL WHO IS READY TO RECEIVE GOD? Outward appearance is a poor indicator of inward readiness. - Jonah 3:5-10. - Focusing on outward appearance hurts our witnessing because we don’t want to be mocked. - There are many who appear to be far away from God because they are in fact very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013

Sometimes we cannot tell by looking at a person whether or not they love Jesus. In fact, sometimes, everything that we see says do are but their heart is still dirty with sin and has not been forgiven.

CHILDREN'S SERMON GOD SEES THE HEART! Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Sermon prop: a Melon or Cantaloupe Hi everyone! It is good to see you today. Hey I have something in my treasure box today that I picked up at the market this week. Do you know what this is? It's a cantaloupe. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Modesty Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The need for modesty

1 Timothy 2b: Modesty 10/12/08 Turn with me this morning to the second chapter in the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We saw that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his young protegé. Paul left Timothy at Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should A Christian Dress?

Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2011

We get hung up on dressing up the body; but remember God looks upon the heart. Let

How Should Christians Dress Sunday, March 13, 2011 AM By Pastor James May Getting dressed in the morning is a standard procedure for each of us. With the rising of the sun there is always that choice to be made, “What shall I wear today?” We often try to pick out garments that will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"No Darkness Is Too Great"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2017

A sermon about overcoming fear with the peace of Christ.

“No Darkness is Too Great” John 21:19-23 On the evening of the day that Jesus rose from the dead we get a picture of a timid, frightened group of disciples. The doors are shut and locked. They are in hiding—in the darkness of a room. Obviously, they didn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeing Is Believing (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 20, 2020

This is part one of a two part series on the resurrection appearances to Mary and the disciples.

SEEING IS BELIEVING (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 In September, 1938, a man who lived on Long Island ordered an expensive barometer. When it arrived he was extremely disappointed to find that the dial was stuck; it pointed to “Hurricane.” This can't be right; hurricanes don't happen around here. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 34:18, Galatians 3:26-27, Mark 16:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ