Sermons on Distorted Vision:

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

My Hour Has Not Yet Come: An Exposition Of John 2:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 1, 2019

Why does Jesus answer Mary so?

My Hour Has not Yet Come: An Exposition of John 2:1-12. On the surface, this passage is a cute story which demonstrates the compassion Mary and Jesus had on a bridegroom and his family when they ran out of wine at a wedding feast. When it is preached this way, emphasis is placed upon Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 2:1-12, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2019

If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called you to be different in your attitudes and your actions. I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions.

Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of us to examine ourselves. This evening I want to I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions. If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 1:6-10, Galatians 3:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dormant: Buried Talents?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2019

There is a sad story looming behind the scenes, it is BURIED TALENTS! We have hidden potential and we tend to accept less than our ability... Consider God's plan is greater!

DORMANT? BURIED TALENTS? THE TURNING POINT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In Math we have several symbols, let us think about two: *GREATER THAN: > *Less than: < WE BELIEVE THERE IS A GREATER THAN AMONG US THAT CAN ENLARGE OUR POTENTIAL AND ABILITIES BEYOND THE REACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-29, Jeremiah 29:11, Jude 1:24, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostles' Creed: The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

God's forgiveness is 1) Truthful, 2) Just, and 3) Transformational

APOSTLES’ CREED: The Forgiveness of Sins “I believe in the forgiveness of sins.” Most people believe that forgiveness is a good thing. It may be therapeutic to forgive yourself, because guilt and shame sap energy, distort relationships, and poison life. Yet what is forgiveness? Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Instruction In Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 22, 2019

As King David brought the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, following a twenty-year absence from the Tabernacle, he instructed the people in worship for such a momentous occasion. The principles David shared remain relevant for our day.

Instruction in Worship 1 Chronicles 16: 23-29 This was a special time in the history of Israel. David had been anointed king over all of Israel and was ruling on the throne. God had given them victory over the Philistines and preparations were being made to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Revisiting And Old New Commandment Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 27 in our journey through John's gospel continuing the lessons left by Jesus at the end of His ministry known as the upper room discourse. This lesson explores the commandment to love one another.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Revisiting an Old, New Commandment” Lesson Two A Lesson on Genuine love -- the badge of genuine Christianity God calls our attention to some seals intended to demonstrate the authenticity of true Christians. A while back we explored one of those seals or badges ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whose Story Is It?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

Are the star of your own story with God playing a supporting role, or are you in a story that’s bigger than you, with God in the lead and you in the supporting role?

Bill Clem opens his book, Disciple, with two scenarios. One has to do with a couple of guys who are theater majors in college, and they grow impatient with all the hoops they have to jump through to finish their degree. They just want to be producing plays and directing and acting in them. So, one ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Comfort Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

We must keep a tender heart and not forget that God is the one that brings peace and comfort.

Comfort of God 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Introduction Prayer- Good morning, we have been looking at how we can encounter God’s presence. We have looked at the worship side and those times we enter into God’s presence by praise and worship. We looked last week at encountering God by prayer and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did You Come From?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 30, 2009

As we worship on Sanctity of Life Sunday, we will examine the incredible value that God places on life and the truly miraculous process that takes place when life is created.

Where Did You Come From? Psalm 139:13-15 January 25, 2009 This is Sanctitity of Life Sunday. We are going to take a look at God’s view of life and the value that God has for all life. The primary scripture comes from Psalm 139:13-15, which was read earlier. Here we are reminded of how precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do We Learn From The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2014

What is this forgiveness thing all about?

What Do We Learn from the Lord’s Prayer? Matthew 6:7-15 I skipped over this section of the text last week when we looked at how the Pharisees used alms, prayer, and fasting as a means to bring glory to themselves rather than God. Jesus wants His true disciples to glorify God instead. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014

Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus demonstrates the compassion, catalyst and counterbalance of His mission.

TEXT: Mar 1:41-42 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. • Prayer: • Purpose, mission. Why are you here? Why did Jesus come? Mar 1:28 And at once his fame spread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:41-42

Denomination: Baptist