Sermons on Corrective Lenses:

Peter Preaches To The Household Of Cornelius

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2018

The opening of the Gospel to the Gentiles is a great day for humankind.

Peter Preaches to the Household of Cornelius Acts 10:34-43 The bringing of the gospel message is one of the watershed events in all of history. Up to this point, the gospel was preached to the Jewish nation. Luke later describes the Jewish-Christian witnesses he brought to Cornelius’ house as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Urgency: Hear Vs Listen?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2023

We need to grow a sense of urgency to be ready and prepared for the second coming of Jesus. Do we hear? Do we listen? Open our eyes, O, Lord.

URGENCY… WE HEAR BUT WE DON’T LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I BEG YOU TO CATCH THE SENSE OF URGENCY. I GIVE EACH PERSON A SMALL LIST TO READ: URGENT with 1) MATTHEW 24, 2) MARK 13, 3) LUKE 21, 4) 2 TIMOTHY 3, 5) 2 PETER 3. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27, Matthew 24:10, Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transforming Power Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 20, 2023

All Scripture is “God-breathed” and endowed with the supernatural power to transform us in the love of Christ.

INTRODUCTION • We (well, many of us) read. • We read books, magazines, newspapers, sports pages, instruction manuals (LOL, NOT MEN), blogs, texts, and the list goes on and on. • We read for various reasons; for entertainment and to gain knowledge because we are forced to do so. • How many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father And Teacher PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores Paul's role as a spiritual father, his teaching methods, and his pursuit of Christlikeness in 1 Corinthians 4:13-21.

Good morning, beloved family. It's always a privilege to gather together in the presence of our Lord. We're here to share in the Word of God, to be nourished by its truth, to be challenged by its wisdom, and to be comforted by its promises. As we turn to the pages of Scripture today, we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:13-21

Topics: Paul, Spiritual Father

Amos: A Message Of Doom And Restoration

Contributed by William Yates on Apr 9, 2005

In Amos 9 we get a glimpse of God’s judgment of Israel, but also the promise of restoration.

Amos 1:1-2 (New Living Translation) 1 This message was given to Amos, a shepherd from the town of Tekoa in Judah. He received this message in visions two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II, the son of Jehoash, was king of Israel. 2This is his report of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Blessing Our Children

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

How can we bring blessing upon our children and grandchildren?

Blessing Our Children Hebrews 11:21 6-15-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org Intro: Since this is Father’s Day I want to share with you the Ten most commonly used phrases by dads as they are raising their kids. 10. This is going to hurt ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The fourth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) You can probably tell by my sermon title how I am going to start this sermon this morning, right? Here we go! (Select one person to be the contestant they will answer 5 questions. They can ask the congregation for help, two times.) (Slide 2) Question number 1: A writing tool that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ulterior Motives Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What motivates our acts of worship and piety?

Ulterior Motives Matthew 6:1 One of the great blessings in preaching verse-by-verse through Books or Sections of the Bible is that you begin to more easily pick up on patterns which are contained within the text. These patterns might easily be missed if we jumped around from passage to passage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch: The One Message Preacher

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A look at Enoch's only message, the resurrection.

ENOCH: THE ONE MESSAGE PREACHER JUDE 14,15 INTRODUCTION A. The demands upon a pastor today are very unique. 1. In interviews with speechwriters today, most say they can be counted on to write 12-15 really good speeches every year. a. These are professional writers. b. Some of the best in their ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Please Build, Not Tear Down!

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018

Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of The Word Of The God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 10, 2020

You want God’s presence? Allow the Word of God not only dwell richly, but be applied and demonstrated in your everyday decision making.

The Secret Power of the Word of God Psalm 119:9-16 The movement we take our eyes off Jesus, there are going to be all kinds of problems, all kinds of offenses. Today, this morning, I would like to teach you the importance of keeping your eyes on Jesus. But how do we keep our eyes on Jesus? By ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great God Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Our God is truly great, as shown in the Israelites' prayer.

OUR GREAT GOD Nehemiah 9,1-29 BACKGROUND - Vss. 1-5 Vs. 1 - There was fasting and the wearing of sackcloth and earth on the head. These indicate mourning. Vs. 2 - There was separation. God's people got together to do business with God. This was not an evangelistic campaign. This was revival. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#6] ONE BAPTISM Matthew 3 Introduction: 1. The subject of baptism is controversial. 2. Today we will look at 2 types of baptism- Water and Holy Spirit. 3. We will also look at some different beliefs concerning these and put them to the test of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Old Covenant-New Covenant

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 24, 2012

NEW COVENANT REALITY

OLD COVENANT-NEW COVENANT KEY VERSES: GALATIANS 2: 14-16 THE JUDAIZERS (JEWISH CHRISTIANS) INSISTED THAT SOME CEREMONIAL PRACTICES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WERE TO BE PRACTICED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. THE APOSTLE PAUL CORRECTED THE ERROR. THEOLOGICALLY, PAUL KNEW ALL PEOPLE (NOT JUST ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist