Sermons on Blindness To Gods Truths:

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

Thanksgiving begins with an attitude.

Attitude of Gratitude November 4, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Thanksgiving begins with an attitude. Focus Passage: Psalm 100 Supplemental Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: I. Thanksgiving is about exuberance. (vs. 1) a. Exuberance is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020

Prayers in the Word

Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 21:1-2 Now the Lord was gracious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 19

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2020

Hanky, anyone?

Paul in Ephesus (v.1-10) Baptized with the Spirit and with fire - John the Baptist said this about Christ in Luke 3. Miracles at Ephesus (v.11-41) The Acts apron (or handkerchief) - God sometimes does unusual miracles. Head vs. heart knowledge - Evil knows if we really believe in ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Encouragement 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 2, 2019

We all need encouragement

Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God" (2:12). While ministry can be rewarding, there are without a doubt times when Paul and his brothers and sisters in ministry also needed encouragement (3:6-7). For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 10:25 - 37

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 11, 2020

The Good Samaritan

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself." (v 27) This is the triple love commandment. We must love the Lord, others and ourselves (by having an appropriate ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With Christ

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2011

In the calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow Jesus we see a lesson for all who would follow Him that 1) A Disciple shows Diligence (Matthew 4:18–20) and 2) A Disciple shows Determination (Matthew 4:21–22)

This week, in an apparent delusional rant, Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi warned western nations not to get involved in what he said was an internal Libyan affair. He said that western interference would result in another Vietnam, of extended loss of life. The world community is considering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other

Your Real Boss

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 23, 2009

when we do all our work as unto the Lord, we�re working for our real boss - a message on our work and our faith

Your Real Boss Labor Day at TCF September 6, 2009 I heard a story the other day about a homeless man who walked up to the front door of a big house, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. He said, �Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven�t had a meal in days.� The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 3: 1 – 27

2 Kings 3: 1 – 27 More is caught than taught 3 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and reigned twelve years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Follow Me

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

"Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Forcing Of Sides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

Pilate did with Christ what millions do today: he was not against Him, but wanted to avoid the issue. When the pressure came, he had a choice. It is only under pressure that our true convictions surface.

Note: this is a bulletin insert I put in our bulletins to supplement the sermon; it contains much helpful information, so I have included it here before the sermon. Ed Pilate: A Friend to Caesar or Not? The year was 33 AD. Jesus had been arrested and illegally tried. From a human perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Smoke And Mirrors Or An Empty Tomb"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2003

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a historical fact, the tomb is empty.

“Smoke and Mirrors or an Empty Tomb” I Corinthians 15 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a Historical Fact – the Tomb is empty. People have various viewpoints concerning the person of Jesus Christ. Many are set in their ways and refuse to objectively examine the ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Good Shepherd Will Never Abandon You

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2003

Christ will never abandon you, though your feelings may tell you otherwise, at times.

John 10:11-18 THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU This morning, I would like to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me who this person is. This person has been taking care of you long before you even understood who this person was. This person has endured many sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On The Female Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2003

What does a woman want?

INTRODUCTION  Today is the day that we take time to celebrate the one of the most hallowed of holidays, Mother’s Day!  As you searched the planet for a gift for your mother or your wife, what were you thinking about? Were you looking for a gift that would really surprise her? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ