Sermons on Divine Appearance:

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 5, 2021

Examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and shows how very different appearances are from reality.

Easter Sunrise 2021 Things aren’t always what they seem - Read Luke 23:32-24:12 About 17 years ago, when Drew was about 4 or 5, Gladys, Drew, Gladys’ brother Paul and her dad Leon and I all went to Blue Springs. We were going to go canoeing because Paul wanted to film some alligators. Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

“believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014

Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting With Revived Courage

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

Your giants appear with revived courage in moments when you are to weak to fight for yourself...

Fighting with revived Courage 2 Samuel 21:15-22 2 Samuel 21:15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. 21:16 And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Is Near

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 24, 2015

A sermon examining the difference between true Christians and those who only appear to be saved.

The Harvest Is Near Matthew 13:24-30 On February 15, 2015 NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was suspended and eventually demoted because of a story he told on January the 30th. He was referencing an event that occurred while he was on the field reporting on the Iraq war in 2003. He falsely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Fish Meal By The Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 1, 2023

The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.

A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Pot Of Gold

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2023

A Pot of Gold is defined as a large amount of money, especially one that appears unattainable or illusory.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American financier and author once remarked: “Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning.” Matthew 6:21 confirms: “For where your treasure is, there your heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24, Luke 18:22

Sermon On Adjustments & Assignments

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 6, 2023

Adjustments are defined as small alterations or movements made to achieve a desired fit, appearance or result.

Jimmy Dean, an American singer and television host once remarked: “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:13, Mark 11:22, 1 Corinthians 7:17

Revelation (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In part 2 of this series, explore Revelation 1 and unpack the Advent, Activity, and Appearance of Christ.

(Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/8/2017 If you weren’t with us last week, we just began an exciting new adventure into the world of Revelation. With all of its prophecies and puzzles, the book of Revelation is easily the most challenging book of the Bible. As I ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Name Above All Names At Which We Bend Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2025

The Son of God was divine already, but He thought it unfair to glom onto that identity. He became the face of the divine compassion and enduring love, God’s hesed, by emptying Himself of all His divine glory, all His divine dignity.

Palm/Passion Sunday The critical reading we are given from Scripture today is not one of the two Gospels, not the triumphant Palm Sunday story of Christ’s entry to Jerusalem and not the story of the Last Supper, Passion and death of Our Lord. No, the reading that is crucial to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Apostolic Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

The telling of the message: the imparting of a divine mystery.

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against a background of false teaching which denied the second coming of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss The Intent Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Just like the Pharisees, so many are concerned with outward appearances but Jesus teaches us that we need to be concerned with matters of the heart and that once the heart is under control, outward appearances as well as our actions will take care of them

I. INTRODUCTION A. Examples of Common Misunderstood Intentions In a world that is so full of evil, one has to be so careful in what he says because one never knows how someone else will interpret what was said. 1. The World of EMAIL I live in the world of email & love it. I can send a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 18, 2005

No matter how dismal the situation appears, we have the confidence that with the Lord it is a foregone conclusion, that WE WIN!

IT’S A FOREGONE CONCLUSION As I am writing this message it is already Thursday, and I have been so involved with trying to get an outline together for an outside project, that I have not yet written the Bulletin for this week. This means that those of you who are receiving this by mail are likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: *other

"how To Discover Your Purpose In Life."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

Have you ever questioned your true purpose on Earth? Don't worry, you're not alone. Discovering your purpose can be a life-changing experience that gives direction and meaning to your life. Your purpose is the driving force behind your vision, making it an essential aspect of your life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 1:5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 29:11) "For I know the plans I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 1:5, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Check Your Motive

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018

Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist