Sermons on Ideas And Reality:

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Hosea 8:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 44:6-7, 2 Chronicles 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

“living A Spirit-Filled Life”

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Do we really know the reality of the Holy Spirit?

“Living a Spirit-Filled Life” OPEN: I want to speak this morning on the topic of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is something we Christians like to talk about a lot - but I think for some it is a matter of talk but not necessarily a matter of experience. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Provision Along The Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the second in a series of sermons on vision within the church. It deals with idea’s of God’s guidance, protection, and provision as we fulfill His vision.

The Stewardship of Vision Provision Along the Way Exodus 13 ¡V 16 Last week we looked at Moses calling ¡V his burning bush experience and paralleled his experience with ours. We talked about Moses ¡V his calling, appointment, and anointing as the deliverer of Israel. We talked about our vision ¡V ...read more

Denomination: *other

Glimpses Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Second message looking at the reality or Eternity and joy of heaven.

Glimpses of Heaven Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 16th 2007 Intro: Last week I shared my concern of many people’s weak, uninspiring and unbiblical ideas of Heaven. I told you this week we will look into the Bible so that we could look into Heaven. God has told us many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Or False Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Words of encouragement for the believer to hold firm to the reality of what is to come.

FALSE TEACHING IN THE CHURCH. Last week we looked at Peter’s very candid words found in the second chapter of this his second letter where he addressed the church in regards to how they are to respond to false teachers in their midst being mindful of the judgment of God that has been and is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Orthodoxy, Orthopathy, And Orthopraxy: Know It, Feel It, Live It

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it.

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it. Yet it is not about doing, but it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 28, 2003

This sermon outlines the reality and significance of the resurrection of Christ.

The Resurrection Of Christ Its Reality And Significance Introduction "1Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand; 2By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Satan Demons And The Spiritual Realm

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 17, 2005

Basic Biblical teaching on the reality and existence of Satan

-----------------------------------PowerPoint Available Satan Demons and the Spiritual Realm - We have an enemy - We would never believe before 9/11 a plane would be used as a bomb - America does not believe we have an enemy The Harris Poll - 48% believe Invasion of Iraq strengthen war on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

If God Is My Father What Does That Make Him?

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

the reality of being a father as told by God the Father

Ever been confronted with the question " what’s God like?" Now it’s not the sort of question that comes up very often but sometimes, just sometimes it might. Maybe you’ve been walking down the street and someone come up to you asked this question. Maybe it’s been at work over the smoko room ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Get Your Head Out Of The Sand Part I Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

A message about the reality of God’s judgment

THE REALITY OF GOD¡¦S JUDGMENT or GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND Part I Amos 3-5 I. AMOS¡¦ FIRST MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMPENDING JUDGMENT (chap. 3) A. The Lord¡¦s Reason 3:1-2 1. His divine choosing 2. His disciplining choice B. The Logical Reality (cause and effect) 3:1-8 1. Two ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Head Out Of The Sand Part Ii Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message about the reality of God’s judgment

THE REALITY OF GOD¡¦S JUDGMENT or GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND Part Ii Amos 3-5 ¡§Prepare to meet thy God¡¨ Amos 4:12 I. AMOS¡¦ FIRST MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMPENDING JUDGMENT (chap. 3) II. AMOS¡¦ SECOND MESSAGE: A WARNING OF GOD¡¦S IMMINENT JUDGMENT (chap. 4) A. Because Of What They Had ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 6, 2009

The new birth is an invisible reality with visible outworkings.

Title: Get A Life! Text: John 3:1-17 Thesis: The new birth is an invisible reality with visible out workings. Introduction Let me begin by defining a couple of terms I am about to use. 1. “First Life” refers to your real life or the life you are living. 2. “Second Life” refers to an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Endure Hardness

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010

Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God