Sermons on Being Seen:

God In The Rearview Mirror Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 13, 2019

How we have witnessed God work in the past can be the assurance we need that God, once again, will be with us and working everything for good.

I THINK WE’VE ALL HEARD THE PHRASE: “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20” MEANING WE DON’T REALLY SEE ALL THE DETAILS VERY CLEARLY UP FRONT AS THE EVENTS UNFOLD IN OUR LIVES. IT IS NOT UNTIL WE LOOK BACK AT EVERYTHING AFTER IT IS OVER THAT WE ACTUALLY SEE HOW ALL THE PIECES UNIQUELY FIT TOGETHER. THE DISCIPLES ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Remember Whose Child You Are

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Aug 15, 2019

When faced with the reality of the scary world we live in, it can be helpful to remember whose child we are!

"The story is told of a boy who was leaving home for college. His father had included him in the morning prayer at the breakfast table, asking God to protect him and to grant him success in the career which he was undertaking. Rising from the table, the young man expected to receive some final ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A Fool

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 12, 2018

Building on the Right Foundation, Being God's Temple, Our Work for the Kingdom

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Becoming a Fool April 15, 2018 1 Corinthians 3:18 (p. 794) Introduction: There was a time, right before I left Louisville to come to Lexington I was meeting with a young man named Nick at Starbucks every week…He was dating my best friend’s daughter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The Toy Story movies are filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, and they also carry profound spiritual truths.

What the Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, I want to explore a message that bridges our faith with a beloved series of films—the Toy Story movies. These stories, filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, also carry profound spiritual truths. Let’s dive into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Proverbs 18:24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hebrew Word Study: Qûṣ Awaken, Waking Up To God's New Thing Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them?

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them? It’s scary right? As you realize you may be lost, you start to get a little bit nervous but you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Kingdom Vision

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen.

A Kingdom Vision August 3, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Discriminating Christian Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one.

James 2:1-13 – the Discriminating Christian Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one. Is that not the way WE feel? When we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God And Beauty

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

May the prayer of each of our lives be, "Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me." May our lives be filled with the flower power of the Lily of the Valley.

When my daughter was little I use to take her for a ride on a mini bike through the fields. There were a number of wild flowers, and just on impulse I said to Cindy, "Let's see how many flowers we can find out here." Every time we saw a different kind of flower she would pick it, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Little Light Of Mine

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2015

A few truths about This Little Light of Mine (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/Matthew%205_14-16.htm)

HoHum: An evangelist once said, “When you live in darkness, you not only have no ray of light, you don’t even know where home is. That is the way it is for the majority in the world. Some folks are born, raised, and die in cultures that have never seen their first flashlight of hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Name Shall Be...immanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

An examination of the title "Immanuel," geared to help the audience fully understand the wonder that God is with us and to make decisions about their living that will reflect their belief that this is true every day.

Where was God? Where was God when terrorists struck on September 11? Where was God in the theater in Aurora? Where was God when Hurricane Sandy struck? A lot of people are living there. Someone left. Someone has died. Life has changed. Things that once were certain are now shaky. Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Do-Gooder Doesn't Get It!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 22, 2002

You cannot enter heaven based upon your works alone, nor can you get there with a dead faith !!!

Works Are A Response To Our Faith James 2:14-26 How many of us know someone that honestly believes that they can get to heaven as a result of their good deeds? I think that we all have met someone like that, haven’t we? I am saddened when I hear about these people. They truly are lost in all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Preventive Prayer And Being Free From Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 8, 2006

How to pray in the right way

Isn’t it strange how a 20-dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you’re at church, and how short they seem when you’re watching a good movie? Isn’t it strange that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is All This Talk About Being Born Again?

Contributed by Neal Bishop on Jan 13, 2005

A small and simple explanation of what being born again is all about.

There are a number of belief systems in the world today, and naturally, they all claim to be “The Truth.” So, if we define truth as being relative to things that change, then what is presented by any belief system has to be equal, in validity, to anything else presented. This would be so because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Good Stewards Of God's Riches Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 19, 2023

We learn some good principles of giving in this chapter. We want to nurture a heart that gives, seize the opportunity to give, keep to our commitment in giving, and guard God's gift with care.

[You may listen to this audio sermon with slides at https://youtu.be/WKGuElPEJHg Earlier audio sermons are available at https://tinyurl.com/KTCC-EnglishService. Thank you.] 2 Cor 8:16-9:5 Being Good Stewards of God’s Riches God is our Creator and He owns everything. We are stewards of all that He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible