Sermons on Distorted Vision:

Living Up To The Name (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 24, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 23, 2022

Paul reminds us that we are to be rooted and built up in Christ so that we live up to the name of what it means to be a Christian within and influential in our witness of Christ to others on the outside.

LIVING UP TO THE NAME Text: Colossians 2:6 – 19 Colossians 2:6-19? As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, ?(7)? rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. ? (8)? See to it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 2 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022

The glorious revelation of Jesus Christ continues and we we see Him in the excellence of His Person and His work. These verses reveal picture after picture of the glories of the Lord Jesus. God bless you as you read.

REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 2 OF 6 The purpose in this examination is to open the window on only a small portion of this book because we only want to scratch the surface with this introduction. I want to open the window on the revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:6-8, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 24:29-30, Zechariah 14:2-4, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:4-6, Zechariah 12:8-11, Exodus 3:14, Psalm 91:1, John 1:1-2, John 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022

We are exploring the wonders of the Lord and His beautiful character and ministry from the first chapter of Revelation chapter 1. So many wonderful facets of His glory are emerging as we delve into each verse. The book of Revelation is all about Jesus Christ, the Father’s revelation of the Son.

REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 3 OF 6 In this series of messages we are exploring the wonders of the Lord and His beautiful character and ministry from the first chapter of Revelation chapter 1. So many wonderful facets of His glory are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 2:17-18, Daniel 7:9-10, Genesis 6:8, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Proverbs 15:3, Revelation 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balaam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 19, 2022

Once upon a time...... A man had a talking donkey.

August 20, 2022 Israel had been in the desert for nearly 40 years. There had been ups, but mostly there had been downs, due to the people’s persistent whining and rebellion. Recently they had had several military victories and were now camped on the plains of Moab opposite the river Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Listen To The Prophets

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 21, 2022

God often gives us direction through Prophets. Why don’t we listen to him? We don’t like being told we are on the wrong path or going the wrong way. The answer as actually rooted in our psyche.

Listen to the Prophets 21 Aug 22 Richardson TX YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin and John Candy were driving down the freeway after getting spun around and a couple keeps screaming at them, “YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!” Of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 24:24, 2 Peter 2:2-18

Denomination: Other

Solomon's Succinct Summary

Contributed by Robert Austin on Aug 23, 2022

As we conclude our study of this book, I want us to think back. Consider the journey that Solomon has taken us on in this book. He started off in 1:1 by saying, “Everything is futile. Everything is Vain.”

And then he walks us through all the experiences, all the pursuits, all the different ways he tried to find meaning in life. And now, after all these lessons, we come to Solomon’s Succinct Summary. His conclusion can be remembered by dividing it into 4 “R’s”, Rejoice, Remember, Reflect and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always On His Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

"Always On My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12th, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.

• Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. • Elvis Presley first made "Always on My Mind" famous, reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. • The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Savior.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2022

What are the makings of a Savior? The world would tell us that it would take wit, wisdom, charisma, excellent rapport, a word smith, charm, personality plus. The world would automatically elevate Him while somehow profiting from their fame.

The Makings Of A Savior. Isaiah 53:1-12AMP What are the makings of a Savior? The world would tell us that it would take wit, wisdom, charisma, excellent rapport, a word smith, charm, personality plus. The world would automatically elevate Him while somehow profiting from their fame. Tonight I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

My Ear You Have Dug Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2019

We have all seen the commercial, "Can You Hear Me Now?" This message addresses the fact that we all often get in an "unhearing" condition and that God will/wants to dig the dirt out of our spiritual ears.

My Ear You Have Dug PPT 1 Series Title: Words PPT 2 Tongues of fire Speak life, don't injure with our words, last week we talked about the good confession which is standing up for the truth even if it brings pain. PPT 3 Can you Hear Me pic How many can relate to that picture? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:6, Job 33:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Kindness To Kindness

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019

“Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Restored - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 5, 2019

An ongoing look at the power of God's amazing grace.

Restoring Grace Mark 16:7 April 7, 2019 Have you ever blown it? I think we’ve all been down that road a time or two. We’ve all said some things which were really, really nasty! We’ve also done some things which can cut a person down. Not only have we done those bad things, we’ve also errored ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, Hebrews 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34, Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022

Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020

Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran