Sermons on El Roi The God Who Sees:

I Pledge Allegiance To A Hiding God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2002

The recent "under God" court decision is inconsequential. Far better to pledge allegiance to a God who does not need publicity and lip service, but who points us to acts of justice, liberation, and witness.

In every age there are those who feel they need to help God out of hiding. God, it seems, is never without public relations agents, who want to help Him get His name out. They have their own reasons – some of them well-intentioned, and some of them selfish – but the truth is that God does ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010

In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Seen God Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Apr 6, 2024

To understand our relationship with God and Jesus, we need to also understand who the Devil is and how he works,

People question every day about what God is doing Some even say that God is no longer alive for lack of words But let me tell you this one thing that I am sure of and that Not only is God alive he is also real but so is the Devil. So to understand the importance of this day we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God’s Face

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 15, 2017

Does God only care about moms in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the disadvantaged moms, like the Hagars?

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along Genesis 21:1-21 1. Mother’s Day is a day we set aside to honor our moms. 2. Our world needs good moms, and many moms fit that bill. 3. Moms have their own vocabulary; a few terms from the Mom’s dictionary: AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-yr.-old to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust In The Lord And Dont Despair .jesus Will See You Through

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2007

THIS SERMON CALLS US TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. IT HIGHLIGHTS 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE

TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH *************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Topsy Turvy King

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Want To See Before You Die?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 10, 2002

What would you want to see before you die is a great question. For what you would be really doing is saying a lot about you as a person.

Text: Mark 9:1-12 Title: What do you want to see before you die? Introduction If you are young today the title of today’s sermon may never have even crossed your mind. However if you consider yourself much older and wiser you may actually have asked this question of yourself many times. What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment And Glory Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007

It is the humble servants of the Lord, not the outwardly religious, who will enjoy Him forever.

One of the awesome things I’ve noticed as we’ve gone through Isaiah over the last few months has been amazing contrasts we see in the character to God, the paradoxes in his divine nature and his sovereign action. We saw it in dazzling brilliance last week when Cameron spoke to us from Isaiah 55. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

#myblackhistory Begins In Seeing Our Real Glory Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022

So, At the Heart of The Transfiguration is three things One Companionship, two Revelation/our Moring-time, three Glorification. I would also like to suggest at the heart of Black History Month are the same three things.

#MyBlackHistory Begins in Seeing Our Real Glory We step away from the Old Testament text this week as we return to the gospel story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. Last week, we talked about our ongoing transformation. But here, it isn’t about us, but it is about Jesus. Some might ask what is our role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: United Methodist

I See Better When I'm Blind Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 14, 2021

This is a narrative sermon on the conversion of Saul of Taurus.

Title: “I see better when I’m blind.” Series – “On mission” Text: Acts 9:1-19 Subject: How does Saul of Tarsus becoming a believer in Jesus? Complement: Jesus reveals himself to Saul with blinding light and personal voice – showing himself alive – providing irrefutable proof of his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Did God Really Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2008

We are the ones who get in the way of the making of disciples for the transformation of the world.

“What Did God Really Say?” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. This is a huge responsibility. Precious lives ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Lent 5 Series B "Can You See Jesus"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2006

People wanted to see Jesus & Lazarus. They wanted hope and assurance beyond the grave and Jesus was the answer...so he was lifted up on the cross. He is still the answer today.

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2006 Lent IV John 12:20-21 Redeemer Note: I’m indebted to Max Lucado for the phraseology and some ideas …from his book “He Chose The Nails” “Can You See Jesus?” “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran