Sermons on Blinded Minds:

Walking In The Truth Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

The deception of Satan and the world is what robs man of experiencing the riches of Christ. Only by walking in the truth can we receive His abundance.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING IN THE TRUTH OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:17-31 I. WALKING IN THE DECEPTION OF THE WORLD (4:17-19) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, How did the Gentiles walk? As former Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Believing In Christmas Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2014

Believe in the totality of who Jesus is!

Christmas time is fun isn’t it? We have Christmas colors! We have Christmas lights and decorations! We have Christmas music and carols! We have Christmas clothes! We have Christmas parties with food, drinks, and games! We have Christmas gifts! We have Christmas vacations! We have Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love The World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 18, 2008

In John 3:16, what kind of a world is Jesus talking about that needs saving?

Love the World John 3:16-21 John 3:16 rings out loud and clear, “God so loved the world…” As I have traveled to some of our Free Methodist mission work I have witnessed the suffering of different people. I asked myself, “If God loves the world, why does he allow innocent people to suffer?” In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's Not Too Late To Learn From God's Judgments On You (Isaiah 42:18-43:7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 14, 2024

When we live in rebellion, and life falls apart, sometimes it's because that's God's judgment. 2+2 sometimes equals 4. God wants us to learn from his judgments.

Imagine, if you will, a married couple having an argument. One spouse accuses the other of being difficult, or pig-headed, or lazy, or unreasonable, or something. Some harsh words are said by one party. The spouse on the receiving end of it looks at the other, and says, "Hey, wait. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

A Messiah's Focus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011

We need to focus on our mission the same way that Jesus did.

A Messiah's Focus Text: Matt. 20:17-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote from the movie Hoosiers "Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here, focus on the fundamentals we have gone over time and time again, and most importantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Willing To Shout

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon involves Bartimaeus’ willingness to shout out because of a need in his life. We must be willing to shout or cry out to the Lord as well to get Jesus’ attention.

Are We Willing To Shout? NLF 7/29/2001 Joshua 6:8-20 Luke 17:11-19 Text Luke 18:35-43 Shouting is a natural thing we do to either get someone’s attention or to express our approval and excitement. We shout when we want somebody to take action, such as when they need to make a change. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29-34, Luke 18:33-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

Having an encounter with the Lord or the experience of seeing Jesus is fundamental to genuine Christian experience.

SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS Dr. D. K. Olukoya John 12: 20 – 26: “And there were certain Greeks among them, that came up to worship at the feast. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus' mercy is only for those who say, “Have mercy.”

Introduction “No mercy” is a popular slogan seen on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Sports fans like to display it. No mercy for the other team! My guess is that pro wrestling has helped to popularize the concept with its tough guy/bad boy image of wrestlers who mercilessly attack one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruits Of Spiritual Comprehension

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Those who follow Confucius or Buddha or Krishna or Muhammad walk in darkness. The end of their road is the darkness of death. The person who follows Jesus walks in the light, and the end of that road is the light of life.

“THE FRUITS OF SPIRITUAL COMPREHENSION” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 8:12-59 John 1:4-9 Jesus the light John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. SEE 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Christ’s Spirit Or Fleshly Desires

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 13, 2021

Have you accepted Christ as your Savior?

Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires We have less than half the number of churches in America that we had a hundred years ago and yet the population in those hundred years is three times what it was then. There are 250,000 Protestant churches in America and 80% are showing a decline or no growth in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When He Was On The Cross

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago.

INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago...crowd gathered at Golgotha's hillside. Why? To Witness a crucifixion...a terrible, cruel death. This day...no ordinary day by any means. The mob had gotten their wish. Earlier they had cried, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Now poised...they watched the crucifixion take ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Entertainment In The Church

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

The body of Christ loves to be entertained. If it doesn’t have a beat or doesn’t arouse our flesh, most of us don’t like it. We call it boring. Teenagers don’t know what to do with themselves when they go to church because they think it’s boring most of t

By: Donna Kazenske I went to a church service at a particular church a short time ago and was totally amazed at what I heard and saw. I have been to many church services throughout the years that were very similar to this one, but for some reason God opened up my spiritual eyes to see in a way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

Trusting In The God Who Knows

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

There is a God who knows what is best for us from beginning to end.

In Max Lucado’s book, The Eye of the Storm, he tells the story of Chippie the parakeet. "Chippie never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, singing a song into the air; the next second he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. "His problem began when his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

Blurred Vision

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where.

Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They came upon the plain of Jordan. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where. Abram was the oldest and had the right to make the first choice. In this instance, Abram set an example of how to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible