Sermons on Fake Blessings:

Lesson 20. The Demonstration Of Saving Faith (2:21-26) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:21-26 (NKJ)

Text: James 2:21-26 (NKJ) 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Unafraid - God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. A look at Joseph, the way his plans were submitted to God's.

All through these days, weeks, months, Joseph has been making a plan. God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and made it the central place where mankind would be reproduced, and nurtured. Little boys will grow up to become young men. Young men will feel the urge to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Grandparents Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Godly grandparents have such a powerful impact on the lives of grandchildren that one is not far from the mark to say that the church and the Sunday School, and all other arms of the kingdom of God are supplements to the influence of grandparents.

Among the many things that makes man unique in creation is the presence of, and the influence of, grandparents. F. W. Boreham many years ago pointed out that in the vegetable world, "The bursting buds of spring push off the last lingering leaves of the previous season, and thus decline to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

I Met Him And He Gave Me A New Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2021

Saul’s conversion into Paul is an example of the fact that no one is too far from God or too far beyond God’s reach or God’s power to save, to transform a person, and give them a new heart … a heart for Him alone.

Today, doctors can literally give you a new heart … well, new to you at least. It once belonged to someone else. Someday medical science may be able to give us a mechanical heart … but I truly believe that only God can give you a change of heart. When I say that, I’m not talking about this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Galatians 1:12, Acts 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming Into Maturity: Grace, Love, And Service

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

The world may be against us. It most certainly is. But it isn't so bad. God is with us. Of course it's better to be with God. Hopefully we can keep those one in the same. And mainly by not keeping anything, but allowing God to do the "keeping."

Proverb 29:27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly. The dichotomy mentioned is Proverb 29:27 is being played out in our culture today. Jesus said the world will hate you. But take heart, I have overcome the world. The world may be against us. It most certainly is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Luke 14:26, Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:13, Proverbs 29:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Types Of Fools Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 28, 2021

Good intentions don’t always end in good decisions. Intentions don’t define our lives, decisions do. We need to temper and steer our good intentions with wisdom and prudence

Types of Fools Prov. 6:1-19 Proverbs 6 is filled with various statements that counsel against foolish living. Solomon’s intent here is to teach his son how to live a godly, prudent, and productive life. He knows that the only way that this is possible is if he follow the ways of Wisdom, so he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaiah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 1, 2021

The wonderful picture of the coming Redeemer

June 26, 2021 The first few words in a book often set the tone for the whole book and that is certainly the case with Isaiah. Notice: • Isaiah 1:1-3, 21-25 - The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the day of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Ezra 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Looking In God's Mirror

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jul 27, 2021

James compares the Word of God to a mirror because you look into a mirror to be able to see yourself in effort to make changes to your appearance. Looking in the Holy Scriptures is like looking in a mirror. It reveals to us as God sees what’s in us.

James 1:22-24 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Has A Part Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021 Intro Welcome… new and old alike. I am so glad that you are connecting... as I believe it is such a significant time to be coming together... whether in-person or online…as we are in a unique and extended season ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Us To Worship Like The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2020

The Wise Men show us how to be wise in our worship. 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-12). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

God Wants us to Worship Like the Wise Men The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 31, 2012 (Revised September 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we turn our focus to the Wise Men. We sing about three Wise Men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

Last time we left off in the text where John says: …we shall be like Him…

Objective: To exegete 1 John 3:2-3 emphasizing the point that our Savior’s sure and imminent return should motivate the believer to live holy just like our Savior Jesus is holy…. 1Jn 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020

God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020

For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Awakening Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2020

No one is too sinful to be saved.

I begin with an excerpt from a Breakpoint commentary aired this week called, “Self-constructed, Build-a-Bear, Buffet-Style Christianity is no Christianity at All.” It’s posted on Sermon Extras if you’d like to read it. In a pair of tweets that recently made rounds on social media, a young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Galatians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Progression Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 6, 2020

We go from faith to faith and glory to glory!

Topic: Sermon Series – Living by Faith Text: Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people (Israelites) passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. - NIV Title: The Progression of Faith (Part 1) Intro: We have referred to the 11th chapter of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29