Sermons on Being Real:

Real Change Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2011

If we were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would we choose the life we are living now? If not, then how can we make real change? We do it when we submit to God’s discipline. Then with Christ’s help, admit and quit our sin.

William Alexander, in his book The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now?” It’s a thought-provoking question, but not so much as the implied follow-up question: “If the answer is no, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Reconciliation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 12, 2011

If we want real reconciliation and healing in our broken relationships, then we must confess our own sins to one another; we must forgive those who sinned against us; but none of that is possible until we truly believe that God is in control.

Stewart Ruch, a pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, talks about the “huge gap” between the ideal and the real in our everyday lives, using a family outing as an example. You see, every fall his family likes to go apple picking. Now, for the Ruch family, the ideal day for apple picking is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Real King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Proper 29

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 John 18:33-37 "The Real King?" 33 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Thing

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 12, 2005

Take a look at what it means to have faith that is "The Real Thing."

Introduction- Last Christmas my son gave me a North Face jacket he purchased in southeast Asia. As he presented the jacket he assured me it was original. The reason he gave such assurance is because many American products are illegally duplicated in other parts of the world. In fact, my son said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Get Real Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2002

Moses dramatically changed at one point of his life. How and why did it happen?

OPENING: Arthur Tonne tells of an overnight visitor to the White House during the Coolidge administration. Calvin Coolidge was not one of the warmest people to be around - he was well known for his brevity and taciturn nature. Seated at breakfast with President, the visitor determined to attempt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping It Real

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 3, 2004

Keeping the Gospel the Good News and impacting others

KEEPING IT REAL In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey tells the following story. He said: A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me how she had been renting out her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Virus

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 2, 2021

This is a message about what I call, 'The Real Virus,' referring to sin.

One of the most widely-used words perhaps since Jan 2020 would be the word, 'Virus,' (in various languages of course). We’ve had to contend with this virus since then, and we still continue to do so. It’s also one of the main causes for fear, anxiety, grief, loss and so much more. It seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24, Revelation 21:18, Matthew 10:28, Jude 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Beggar

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 15, 2020

This message will help us have a Godly perspective of riches and wealth. It will encourage us to use our resources the way God intended for us to.

The Real ‘Beggar’ We live in a world where a majority of people gain their identity from their economic status. Their status in society is strangely directly proportional to the riches they possess. We do not undermine the value of money, as we are aware that this is essential for our day to day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:24, Luke 16:27, Luke 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

"Real Wealth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2005

A sermon on giving.

Matthew 6:19-34 “Real Wealth” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The Bible is the church’s book. It was written and preserved by the people of God. Through the Spirit, the Bible speaks a living Word to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Savers

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 16, 2006

Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to begin a congregation in. As they were traveli

THE REAL SAVERS THEME: HELPING TO SAVE OTHERS WILL SAVE OURSELVES TEXT: JOSHUA 2 Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

Is your salvation the genuine article

THE REAL THING EPHESIANS 2:8-9 I might ask this morning the question, ‘What does your life put on display?’ ‘As people watch your life unfold moment by moment, problem by problem, circumstance by circumstance, what do they gain a deeper understanding of?’ EPH 2:7 So that in the ages to come He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Real Love

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 12, 2017

This sermon explores our experience with Love and emphasizes the standard for love, God's love.

Love In just a few days, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day, or St. Valentine’s Day. A made up Holiday by the candy, flower, and greeting card industry designed to make husbands and boyfriends feel guilty and penniless. From what I see every Valentine’s Day, the restaurant and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Real You Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Our tongue is a result of what is really in our heart.

The Real You James 3:1-12 Bruce Barton: "For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind." Someone has said “that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.” The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Prize

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 1, 2003

The Prize that we are all searching for in life... Jesus Christ.

JN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Real

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 25, 2004

Experience the love of God through Jesus - Father’ day message for 2004.

LOVE IS REAL On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free