Sermons on Clear Vision:

Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015

Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The King

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

God overrules all the plans of earthly rulers, be they righteous or wicked, for the accomplishment of his own wise and good designs.

The Heart of the King "The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." -- (Proverbs 21:1) God overrules all the plans of earthly rulers, be they righteous or wicked, for the accomplishment of his own wise and good designs. A good king’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1, Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bring Out A Blind And Deaf People! (Isaiah 43:8-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 17, 2024

God's (exilic) people are currently blind and deaf, which makes it hard for them to be good servants. God encourages them to change that-- to "acknowledge" and "trust" Him, and understand that God is He Who Remains.

My daughter is wrapping up a in interesting class right now on how to be an effective teacher for students with special needs. There are students who are disruptive. There are kids who struggle to focus, and learn. There are also kids who have disabilities, of one type or another. With these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:8-15, Isaiah 42:16

Standing Firm In The Lord.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 4, 2001

Year C. 2nd Sunday of Lent March 11, 2001

Text: Philippians 3: 17- 4:1 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Daniel

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2006

There was a supernatural ability that allowed Daniel to have knowledge, skill and wisdom,Knowledge, skill and wisdom are the things that you need, to help you get to the top.

Luke 21:15: “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. Daniel 1:8-9: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15, Daniel 21:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Propohetic Insight For Today Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling clo

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling cloud of dust in the distance moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Beginning Of The Wrath" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2010

Teaches how to become an overcomer and how to grow in faith.

“Revealing the Revelation” “The Beginning of the Wrath” February 21, 2010 Chapter 15 I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. And I saw what looked like a sea of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Heals A Blind Beggar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2015

Jesus' healing of a blind beggar in Luke 18:35-43 teaches us about the mercy of Jesus.

Scripture When Pierre-Paul Thomas was growing up in Montreal, Canada in the 1940s he couldn’t play hockey with his brothers, and it broke his heart. Thomas was born blind – long before a cure for his particular condition was available. So, for most of his life he could only imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Church Growth

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012

We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sex: Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 8, 2021

Practical, positive message. WHY does God say this? 1} God loves us. 2) God loves other people. HOW do we keep this? 1) Guard your heart, 2) Control your environment, 3) Seek God's help.

SEX: GUARD YOUR HEART—Exodus 20:14; Proverbs 5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 I once saw a cartoon: Moses is coming down from the mountain, and he says to the people, “I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that I got him down to 10. The bad news is that #7 is still in there.” The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sheaf Rose & Stood Upright

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 17, 2022

THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE WITHIN THEM THE VERY REAL POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT US!"

SHEAF ROSE & STOOD UPRIGHT… Genesis 37:3-11. Now Israel [Jacob] loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sound Of Cherub Wings Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2017

Ezekiel says the sound of Cherub wings was like the voice of the Almighty. Do you know the role Cherubim played in Scripture? And do you know the message they ultimately protected for God?

During the offering time we played this version of “Ezekiel Saw De Wheel” by The “Vocal Union Quartet” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDdAeKIo4E) OPEN: How many of you have ever heard that song before? It was written back in the 1940s by a popular folk singer named Woody Guthrie and has been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Father

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 19, 2026

Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

“Knowing the Father” John 14:7-14 Jesus was preparing His Disciples for that time when He would no longer be with them physically; after His ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Lukewarmness, Laodicea, Disgust