Sermons on Glorious Appearance:

Image Is Nothing

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart".

INTRODUCTION Sprite soft drink slogan - ‘Image is nothing, thirst is everything’. Our world is obsessed with image. Plastic surgery, hair and beauty products and fashion trends are evidence of this. God is not so much concerned with your image as your inside. TEXT "man looketh on the outward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Fear - Just A Shadow

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 11, 2019

F false E evidence A appearing R real

If you are going through a hard time, you can't see a way out and are in fear of what tomorrow may bring, read Psalm 23 but focus on verse four for now. Verse four says, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Can't I Touch God" Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017

Why Jesus Doesn't Appear Physically Today

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information • Touching ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Did Know

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023

Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Foolishness Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2023

The Cross appears as foolishness until it transforms your life.

“The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial man who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was within ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Bearing With One Another, And What It Does Not Mean Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2023

Christ’s appearances shocked and surprised His disciples.

Sunday After Easter Office of Readings (Col 3: 1-17) We have been, as St. Paul attests, raised up in company with Christ, and must set our heart on what pertains to higher realms, things above rather than things of earth. Now as earthly creatures, coming from other earthly creatures and set in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Mark 9:10

Denomination: Catholic

The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2025

This is an expositional sermon on Colossians 3:1-12 that unpacks our relationship to the Glorious and Matchless Jesus Christ

"The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining" I’m going to ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week. And then I’m gonna ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week in the context of the last month. What has occupied your thinking? What has been the main ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-12, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's School Of Grace

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Did you hate school? I have news for All Christians. YOU HAVE TO ATTEND SCHOOL AGAIN. In fact you are already enrolled. It is a school of GRACE

Title: God’s School of Grace Most colleges offer a continuing education program. These classes they offer can be a valuable resource for those who wish to go on learning and enriching their lives. Lots of people take advantage of these opportunities, however many do not. Maybe they don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

With Great Joy Comes Great Celebration! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pablo on Dec 23, 2017

This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. Christians ought to celebrate the celebrant. Luke 2:8-11

INTRO. 1. A Blessed Christmas to everyone! 2. This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. ? CHRISTMAS SURVEY: • 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. • 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a theological invention. • If Jesus had never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Returning From Hurrication: Returning From Exile!

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

As the Exile of Israel ends in God’s Glorious Triumph over Assyria & Babylon and the Continuation of His Purpose in His ELECT so the Exile of Humanity Ends in God’s Glorious Triumph of the Cross and the Return of the Presence of God to the Heart of Mankin

Today’s message is entitled “Returning form Hurrication: Returning from Exile.” It is time to go home; it is always good to be home! The last three years has left it tracks on us. We are discovering this more and more as times go on. On a human sense, it’s very clear that we are ready to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: *other

Paradise Regained

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2000

What has been lost through sin has been reclaimed by our Glorious Savior!

Paradise Regained Hebrews 2:5-9 Something has gone wrong. We know in our hearts that things are not right. There is an emptiness that we cannot fill. We know that there is a sadness that cannot be escaped. We know that there is an anxiety that cannot be stilled. We are drinking from the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Worship That Magnifies God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God.

A WORSHIP THAT MAGNIFIES GOD—Luke 1:39-56 Proposition: A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to experience a more meaningful worship encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 2:1-5 shows us a glorious future.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday of Advent. This year’s Old Testament Scripture Readings for the Season of Advent are taken from Isaiah. So, I have decided to preach from these Scripture Readings. I am calling this series of messages, “Advent in Isaiah.” God called Abram out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed