Sermons on distort: showing 121-135 of 5,049

Are You A Child Of The King? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2021

What blessings does God give us when He makes us "children of the King," and why would anyone want to try steal those blessings away from us?

After the death of Elvis Presley it was fairly common to read headlines in Tabloids: “I was Elvis’ Love Child” or “Elvis’ Ghost is My Father”. Many people claimed to be related to “The King” either for the prestige or for the possibly of getting a share of his inheritance. A radio station in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Came To Show Us Who We Are Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 18, 2005

God really moved through this message in a powerful way as He invited us to see ourselves through the mirror of his love for us. (I Am Jesus - 11)

He Came To Show Us Who We Are I Am Jesus – part eleven {Note I bought 2 fun house mirrors for this message and had them in the foyer prior to church, for people to look in and laugh at their distorted images. When it came time to preach, I had some guys bring them up front) 13Then Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God's Reflection In Me?

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 20, 2006

Are you reflecting the image of God with your image or is the reflective surface contaminated?

Is God’s Reflection in Me? 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 NIV In the “Lion King, the cub lion is looking down into the water and sees his own reflection. He reaches down into the water and causes ripples in the surface. His image is distorted and the picture is not clear and sharp any longer. It is not his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 2 Chronicles 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Scam PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon explores the dangers of deception and misdirection, emphasizing the importance of discernment and the power of God's Word in overcoming these challenges.

Good morning, dear church family. We are here today, gathered in unity, in love, and in faith. We are here today, not by accident, but by the divine appointment of our loving Father. We are here today, to share in the Word of God, to grow in our understanding, and to be fortified in our faith. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Topics: Scam

Tear Off Your Side View Mirror

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

No looking back and no going back

Rev. Matthew Eyerman I. Introduction 1. start today with an old school song I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus --- No turning back, no turning back. 2. have you decided to follow Jesus? 3. call to mind the passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

Interpretation Of Scripture

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

There is reasonalbe differentiation on biblical interpretation and then there is the loony.

Neighborhood Junk Mail. We get a lot of junk mail – don’t we all. This one is from a local realtor – they use a lot of fill. Important dates for January. (sorry I threw out the junk mail and don’t have the info for sermon central here, but it is not that relevant to the sermon. But the realtor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Your Life Into Focus

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 12, 2006

As we examine the calling of the prophet Isaiah, we can pick up on a transition that begins to occur to a life that is out of focus. As the presence and power of God becomes real to us as individuals, our life begins to come into focus.

Bringing Your Life Into Focus By Readjusting Your View of God Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Introduction: "Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted…to that extent your life will be out of focus." Is your view of God in focus or is it blurry or even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Task Is Clear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Here are the three guys sent off to take the world for Christ. What a task! But how were they supposed to do such an awesome thing? We will find that God has already mapped our course, and all we have to do is follow.

Passage: Acts 13:4-12 Intro: There is something very pure about the first time God does something. 1. think of the days of Creation, when God was making the universe PP Job 38:3-7 2. the sending of Jesus to the earth, and the joyous shouts of angels. 3. and here in this passage, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Tremble And Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

WHEN ON A SCARY RIDE, THE LAST THING I WANT TO HEAR IS THATR WE MUST TRUST THE BUILDER OF THE RIDE. WHEN ON A SPIRITUAL ROLLARCOASTER ALL WE CAN DO IS TREMBLE AT THE POWER OF GOD AND TRUST IN HIM.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: TREMBLE AND TRUST HABAKKUK 1:1-11 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE.” THE ESSENTIAL ISSUE IS THAT WE HAVE DECIDED THE WAY THAT GOD SHOULD ACT IN OUR LIVES, AND WHEN HE DOESN’T WE FIND IT CONFUSING. WE LITERALLY ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Plan To Destroy (Name Of Church)

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

Satan does not want our church to exist!

1 PETER 5:8 “SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY RAINBOW LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH” A) Satan has a plan to destroy Rainbow Lake Community Church! * He does not like this Church! * This plan has not changed since the fall of mankind! * What is this plan? * Let me give you about 5 things that is in Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

About Man

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

From a series of sermons "What we Believe..." concerning Baptist doctrine

“What We Believe…” About Man Psalms 8 Have you ever stopped and asked yourself just who you are? What is my place in this world? What do I matter? The answer to that is not always an easy one, is it? Today we continue our series “What We Believe…” –and today it is what we believe, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

In these four verses that we are going to consider tonight the apostle Paul gives us four principles concerning the word of God, or the gospel.

An Unchanging Message for an Ever Changing World Pm Service October 25th 2009 Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2003

In this text the apostle gives us four abiding principles concerning the word of God.

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World Galatians 1:6-10 “One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" or to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is absolutely astonished that men can voluntarily decide to be enemies of that which is most precious and beneficial to them.

Saint-Exupery was a French aviator who wrote a number of books that have been an inspiration to many. He was recalled to military service in World War II. On July 31, 1944 he was flying an observation mission in a plane with no guns. He was shot down that day by a young man from Germany who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Grace...an Idol? Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

What is idolatry and how does grace become an idol?

There are times in our lives where God calls us into the tension of life…to go deeper in wrestling with who He is and what He has done for us…These moments can be wonderful moments, but not easy moments. A professor of mine called it “Blessed Despair” (Discovery yet limited). When you get in the ...read more