Sermons about Distorted Vision

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

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The Story of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10 and what it teaches us about the true nature of Sin. In this message we discuss the reasons why we cannot inherit eternal life and why a new spiritual birth is the only way of salvation.

The Nature of Sin The Good Samaritan In this message, we’re going to consider the story of The Good Samaritanand what it tells us about the nature of sin. We begin in verse 25 of Luke chapter 10, when a legal expert tried to put Jesus on the spot! ‘Teacher’, he asked. ‘What must I do to inherit ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:9, Isaiah 1:6, 1 Samuel 16:7, Ephesians 2:8, Genesis 2:18, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Who Are You Trying To Fool? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

based on 97 ratings

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A look at some of the ways we try to deceive others, ourselves and God.

Last week I mentioned how violated we felt when we had something stolen, when someone took what belonged to us. I think that if we were honest today we’d all agree that there is a very similar feeling of violation that comes when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can You Be Intelligent And Not Believe In Evolution?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2000

based on 277 ratings

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A consideration of the intellectual difficulties with the theory of evolution.

It was voted by the Associated Press to be the top story of 1999: the Kansas Board of Education’s decision to de-emphasize some aspects of the teaching of evolution in Kansas’ schools set off a firestorm of controversy. >>>”Events began in 1995, when the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 24, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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A series of lessons on Christian ethics (1-4)

Ethics The Key To Moral Excellence Introduction The apostle Peter says: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" (2 Peter 1:5) The word virtue, as we understand it, means, ’moral excellence,’ and the apostle exhorts us to give all diligence, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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This sermon is the fourth in the series and it deals with the love languages in marriage as defined by Gary Chapman.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce IV 7./9/00 Song Of Songs 4:1-7 Ephesians 4:1-7 Today we will be continuing our series on some myths about dating marriage and divorce. We will be focusing in on the love languages in marriage today, and next time in our final message we will ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

based on 106 ratings

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The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Started With Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 10, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Ten keys to a lasting love.

1If I could speak in any language in heaven or earth but didn’t love others, I would be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or clanging cymbal. 2If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn’t love others, what good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only One Gospel! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 6,535 views

There is only one gospel! And that one and only gospel is the gospel of God’s grace. In Galatians 2:1-10 Paul explains that not only he but also his message was accepted and affirmed by the Jerusalem apostles.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let us read Galatians 2:1-10: "1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sexual Chaos

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2005

based on 56 ratings

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Pornography is sexual chaos.

SEXUAL CHAOS: THE PROBLEM OF PORNOGRAPHY I Thessalonians 4:1-8 S: Pornography C: Sexual purity Pr: PORNOGRAPHY IS SEXUAL CHAOS. KW: Answers TS: We will find in our study answers to four questions about pornography that should be asked by the church. Type: Propositional The ____ question we must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vice Or Virtue (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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The 11th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Vice or Virtue (Part 1) Colossians 3:5-12 5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Branches I Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,601 views

Series on John 15 pt. 10

FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES I Series on John 15 pt. 10 John 15:4 2/25/07 God’s Word! This is God’s Word (Bible). God! Not the words of a man named Matthew, John or Paul, but God. God speaking to us. While many folks say they believe that this is God’s Word, it seems rather odd that their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Facing The Broken Image Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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How the image of God is marred by the Fall

FACING THE BROKEN IMAGE Genesis 3.1-11 What do you see when you look in the mirror? One of the most remarkable things about people is how little insight they have to themselves. We are often able to see flaws in other people that we are blind to in ourselves. We are often able to have insight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guilt And How To Deal With It. (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 3,335 views

This is Part Two of the message on the subject of guilt, using David¡¦s interaction with King Saul as an example of how to handle guilt feelings.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. (Part Two) 1 Samuel 24 This is the final installment in our series on the subject of guilt. Last week we saw how David dealt with his "I wish I hadn’t done that¨ guilt feeling after he secretly cut off a piece of King Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How We Make God Become Visible.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 23, 2002

based on 82 ratings

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June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.”

June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.” 37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and whoever does not take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

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