Sermons on False Vision:

Jesus And Suffering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scene Around The Throne Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2008

God has limited His revealing of Heaven to us, but He has shown us an event of grand importance. He shows us a time when 4 Living Beings initiate God being worshiped by the casting down of the crowns we have won in our service of Him

REVELATIONS 4:6b-11 THE SCENE AROUND THE THRONE [Ezekiel 1:4-10] John is permitted to look into heaven to view of the throne of God, and observe the future worship celebrated there. A door (tura) or opening was made into heaven, through which John is lifted up to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11, Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Discouraged

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

When God is involved, the future is always better than the past.

Have you ever felt nostalgic for the good old days? Have you ever experienced a longing and yearning for the way things use to be? I remember once visiting in a home of a family with a young child. The parents of this young boy had just converted his room from being that of a toddler to that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us.

Turning Points Isaiah 6:1-6:8 There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us. Several examples: A man with an unclean spirit, Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: neither could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Change

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007

Accepting Change is about trusting God

Acts 10:27-48 Today Our topic is change. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like. Our homes, cars, restaurants that we want to never change. I read a story about Henry Ford. It seems that Mr. Ford had a man working for him as production manager on the Model ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:27-48

Denomination: Congregational

Give Me That Old Time Religion Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 2, 2008

What we need in the Petecostal churches is the Holy Ghost and fire. We need what the old time saints had. More than anything else they had a dedication to God. When they prayed you knew that God was there.

Give Me That Old Time Religion Part 2 Ephesians 1:15-21 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting Unto The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

This outline deals with the subject of Fasting today. The purpose and some do and do nots are given in this sermmon. It is to draw us as a person, church and nation closer to the Lord and become aware of His Word and Love.

FASTING UNTO THE LORD! National Day Of Fasting In 1995 U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield presented a resolution designating Monday of Thanksgiving week as "National Day of Fasting." He and Stan Mooneyham, President of World Vision International called on all Americans to experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Why Should I Oppose God?

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 30, 2007

Let God do what he wants to do in your life and in your church.

Why Should I Oppose God? Acts 11 After the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter began to be used mightily by the Lord as he traveled about, leading and doing God’s work. The church was experiencing unprecedented growth, and Peter was at the forefront of it all. God used him to do great miracles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Earthly Good Is The Church, Anyway?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 3, 2001

Christians need to understand that the church gives them what they cannot find anywhere else in the world!

I give all appropriate credit to Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Church" for material that made this message possible. What Earthly Use is the Church, Anyway? June 3, 2001 In this Pentecost season, when we celebrate the church, it’s logical to ask the question: What earthly use is the church, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-15, Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Sabbath Rest"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

Entering the promised land of the spiritual life.

Introduction 1. Quote: Anne Morrow Lindbergh gives us a key insight with these words: “If anyone sets aside time for a business appointment, a trip to the hairdresser, a social engagement, or a shopping expedition, that time is accepted as inviolable. But if someone says: I cannot come because ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

Too often we pay too great a price for something that looks so good and promises so much. Fish are hooked because they are attracted to something that looks like food and would make a good meal only to become food themselves. Do not be fooled, the world o

The High Cost of Low Living Text: Judges 16:20-31 Introduction: As a 7 year old, Benjamin Franklin was given some small change. He saw another boy playing with a whistle. Benjamin gave the boy all his money for it. He played and played that whistle all over the house. He really enjoyed it until he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Righteous Shield Of F-A-V-O-R

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 28, 2006

One thing holding most Christians in bondage than anything else is the lack of knowledge of righteousness and missing most of the f.a.v.o.r that is available to us... let us discover this in five points on how to become aware of our shield of f-a-v-o-r.

"FOR YOU,O LORD WILL BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS; WITH FAVOR YOU WILL SURROUND HIM WITH A SHIELD." -PSALM5:12 Amplified One thing holding Christians in bondage than anything else is a lack of knowledge of righteousness. When a man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mud Puddles, Dandelions, And Dreams

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2006

In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.

MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Breakthrough

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

God is a God of breakthrough

THE GOD OF BREAKTHROUGH Micah 2:12-13 INTRO: In our text we have the Prophet Micah who is speaking the heart & mind of God & is declaring God’s judgment upon Samaria & Jerusalem because of their sins! & the judgment was’nt very nice! The prophet declares that the judge was coming, referring ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Powerful Than A Locomotive Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007

This is another in a youth series that parallels Superman’s super-strength with Jesus’ infinite power.

More Powerful than a Locomotive One of the most remarkable of Superman’s powers and abilities is his sheer strength. The old radio serial of the 1940’s boasted that Superman “could change the course of mighty rivers,” and “bend steel in his bare hands.” One of Joe Shuster’s earliest sketches of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Christian Church