Sermons on Ideas And Reality:

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The closest companions betray Christ because of the reality of life.

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal of Christ Over the last few weeks we have been examining snapshots of Jesus’ ministry. In particular moments that took place in Jerusalem and around the temple. Today is Palm Sunday. A day that we remember the parade that occurred when Jesus and his followers ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009

The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Draw Near

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 5, 2013

SANCTIFICATION IS AN ONGOING REALITY. IT PRODUCES HUMILITY, HONOR AND LIFE.

DRAW NEAR INTRODUCTION: YOUR CONVERSION MEANT YOU ARE JUSTIFIED (MAKE RIGHT) BEFORE GOD. YOU THEN START YOUR JOURNEY TO MATURE IN CHRIST (SANCTIFICATION). JUSTIFICATION IS A ONE-TIME REALITY. SANCTIFICATION IS A LIFETIME PROCESS OF LEARNING HOLY LIVING. SANCTIFICATION IS VERY TIME ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

False Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 15, 2010

A sermon examining the tragic reality of false followers of Christ.

FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Celebrating the the prize of independence and freedom before the reality is in hand.

Independence Day This weekend many people are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit family. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the John Wayne marathon on TV. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus demonstrates the reality and scope of his resurrection power.

March 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 The Resurrection and the Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Former baseball coach for the New York Yankees, Yogi Berra, once said, “In ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Can't See The Forrest For The Trees....

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 16, 2008

Sermon based on the high ideals of church but the realities are so often different.

Preaching from the lectionary as I do has its limitations. After all, the there are various forms of lections, RC, Episcopalian but I have always used the Reformed Lectionary. It has its limitations and quite often we re-hash the old things of the past, years a, b and c come around so often that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Congregational

Truth

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012

A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Truth

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

Christians must fight a battle for truth - not just for "truths" but for the very idea and possibility of truth.

The God of Truth Ps. 31:1-5 As a campus minister, it is easy enough for me to see problems in our world today -- from individuals who are just not sure if there is any way to make sense of life to the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance." There is an almost endless list of people and groups without an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evidence For Biblical Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 15, 2015

Does the evidence available in reality support Biblical Creation or Evolution?

(Email me and I will send you the powerpoint for this message - it is helpful) The Evidence for Biblical Creation of Life Genesis 1:20-31 The Bible …best accounts for the Beginning of Life Evolution says, “In the beginning, We don’t know” Creation says, “In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience In Its Work Clothes

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternally Married

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

When the idea of marriage is brought down to, oh she’s stuck with me now. That idea robs the marriage of the intimacy, the closeness you’re supposed to have.

Sermon - eternally married? - There is a statement used to describe marriage that I really don’t like. - This isn’t a message describing divorce, but one of a marriage that is like the marriage between the church & Christ. - The notion is why don’t you let yourself go, you’ve already ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Humilty In A Me World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the second of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“HUMILITY IN A ME WORLD” Luke 14:7-14 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: I want to start today by telling you a story. This story was told at a dinner party 2,000 years ago. Jesus had been invited to the home of a very prominent religious guy in the community known as a Pharisee. Now, the Pharisees ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

No Naps!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008

It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Home And Tell

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: God has called, equipped, and empowered every Christian to be a missionary.

Main Idea: God has called, equipped, and empowered every Christian to be a missionary. Introduction: Today, all over our state, many churches are observing volunteers in missions Sunday. This is a time set aside to recognize those who have participated in volunteer mission work, and promote ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20