Sermons on False Reality:

When Mountains Won't Move

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

We will face obstacles as we strive onward to Mount Zion but we must see them as opportunities for ministry

"When Mountains Won't Move" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church “I am bound for Mount Zion way up on a hill.And if anyone is going to make it, surely I will." Those words seem to sum up our mission as we travel along our pilgrim's journey. We seek to obtain that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Divide

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 28, 2001

The difference between us and non-Christians exists because there is no substitute for Christ. But through Christ, we can make a difference!

Intro: Even in healthy families, there are sometimes differences of opinion: Which is more important—cleaning the house or mowing the yard? Is it better to save something that might be used later on, or to save space and be more organized by throwing it away? Is it better to put money in a savings ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Is My Faith Real? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001

Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Spirits Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 2, 2006

The Holy Spirit offers his influence but he does not guarantee his empowerment. If we are not prepared to exercise the proper spirit toward the Spirit we will lose the intended blessing and anointing of God.

¡§Scrooge¡¨ is a classic story that emphasis the ¡§what¡¨ against ¡§what if¡¨. It is the story of a wealthy, miserly businessman who does not know any joy in life nor wills for anyone else to taste the same. He use to have heart but it died some years before. The spirits of Christmas past, present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfected Kingdom - The City Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Jesus Return will see a new heaven and earth established where the patterns of the garden are restored, but in a city where God is central

What is your picture of heaven - fluffy clouds with angels perched on top, playing harps? Endless rounds of singing holy, holy, holy? Is it something you look forward to with great longing, or do you never give it a thought? We live in an age when people avoid thoughts of death and mortality. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Waking The Dead Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2006

We are studying the church at Sardis. How do you wake up a dead church or a dead believer? Learn how Christians and churches can fall into a coma and how important it is to stay awake in your relationship with Jesus.

I had a dream the other night. I was dreaming that I was asleep. Yes, I know that sounds very strange - but then my dreams often are very strange - perhaps an outgrowth of my personality. Anyway - I dreamed that I was asleep and that I at some point wished to wake up. That’s where the trouble ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hungry For The Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

God has made a way through our wilderness of sin, Weakness of humanity and Wickedness of the World. A way through the worlds "facade" of what it calls life.

Hungry for the highway Isaiah 35 Introduction [Hook] In the Movie "the Truman show" Truman doesn’t realize the truth that his great hometown life is a façade-orchestrated and created by an evil producer who wants to hold him captive to increase the shows ratings. The movie is a parody of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship Of God's People: His Sheep

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

A look at the shepherding function in the local church. It is not just ordained pastors who have a responsibility. Every seasoned believer is part of this process.

Stewardship of God’s Sheep; His People Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 15, 2006 Introduction As I began to prepare the message, the Holy Spirit moved me in a different direction. He showed me that within the life of each local church, there is another type of broad and overarching stewardship, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motive For Christ's Death Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013

A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Grief & Loss Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008

Losses and grief are inevitable parts of our lives in a world that has been corrupted by sin. The real struggle is not in avoiding these times but in learning how to understand and deal with them when they do come.

RECOVERING FROM GRIEF & LOSS Part 6 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday November 2, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: If you are a human being, there is a high probability that your heart has or even is broken. A piercing. A hole. A ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Stone's Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2011

An Easter sermon on how Easter impacts us personally.

Norman Vincent Peale tells the story of the time he was invited to a luncheon in the great dining room of the London newspaper, The Times. Around the table sat distinguished editors and writers, as well as prominent businessmen. He had been invited by Lord Thomson of Fleet who owned 285 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

God's Sovereignty In The Midst Of Christian Suffering (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 9, 2010

A sermon examining God's plan and purpose in times of suffering.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MIDST OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING (Part 2) Acts 4:23-28 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025) Many unbelievers have a common misconception that “if our God is real”, and “if He is all powerful”, and “if we are His children”, and “if He loves us”, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

“faith, Works And Prayer” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus gives verses which are often misinterpreted in John 14 and answer the following questions: 1. What are the "greater works" of believers"? 2. What did Jesus mean by "ask anything in my name and you shall receive it?

“Faith, Works and Prayer” John 14:12-14 Reading John 14:11-14: “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. 12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

Jesus continues the teaching of the Third Commandment by demonstrating that God's name and integrity is to be upheld, and we are to take the issue of swearing and blasphemy seriously by controlling our language.

Message Matthew 12:22-32 “Not Just Sticks and Stones” Let’s do an “Eavesdropping Accuracy Test”. I’ll tell you a phrase and you try and think what sort of person would use such a phrase. • “We may refuse or reduce a claim, or cancel this policy, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist