Sermons on Ideas And Reality:

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Thomas a Kempis wrote a famous book called :The Imitation of Christ". Good idea. What does this text teach about it?

To Be Like Jesus 1 John 3:1-6 Exposition of the Text Verse 1: See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God, and we are. Wherefore the world does not know us because it did not know Him. “What kind of love” here has the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Remember The Fish, Leeks, & Garlic

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Do we recall the fish, cucumbers, melons. leeks, and onions of this world and forget about the slavery and bondage? God has a better idea.

WE REMEMBER THE FISH AND GARLIC By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: There was a beautiful young dove. She was not only beautiful she was smart and very educated. Pretty Dove was raised in church and Sunday School was a love for her. Pretty Dove was taught the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray When You Lose Your Job Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Steps to finding a job. Remember God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to prayer: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form.

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form. The word ‘Incarnation’ comes from the Latin word ‘incarnatio,’ which means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Role Of The Father In The Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

The plan to redeem mankind did not start with man—it began with the Father. It was His idea, His design, and His purpose to bring salvation.

THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:10, Romans 8:32, 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge To Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024

The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

- Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish What You Started

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024

God’s BIG IDEA is for us to become disciples of the Lord, love Him wholeheartedly, and make our bodies a living sacrifice to Him.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Lord, help us follow Your way and truth. We understand that we cannot fight evil with evil, so we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne and ask for strength to rise to Your level of integrity and discipline as we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, John 14:15, Hebrews 13:21, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Other

Love Of Neighbor 2 (Deuteronomy 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2025

Does our idea of love of neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 22.

Does love of neighbor include such diverse things as their possessions, gender clarity, caring for birds, workplace safety, not mixing things, reminders and sexual relations? Do our ideas of loving our neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 22. Does the love of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"soar Like An Eagle!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 24, 2025

Vision is defined as the ability to think about or place the future, plan the future with imagination and wisdom. It is also defined as an idea or a mental image of something.

Soar like an Eagle! Isaiah 40:28-31 This passage is one of two passages of scripture that I call my life verses. Now in case you don’t know what that means, life verses are verses God has used to speak directly to your heart, and they become a theme for your life. So, Denise and I are now entering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Story Of Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 8, 2024

The main idea is to understand the story of Jesus as told in the Bible, particularly in the Gospel of Mark, and to rethink our understanding of this story and our place in it.

Hey guys, let's dive into a cool story today. You know how we all love a good story, right? Well, the Bible is like the ultimate storybook. But sometimes, we get the story all mixed up. We're going to look at the first chapter of Mark's Gospel to help us get the story straight. Let's pray: "God, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 19:28-40

Topics: Miracles, Resurrection, Parables, Crucifixion

Chameleon - Do Not Conform Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea of not conforming to the negative patterns of the world, but instead intentionally transforming ourselves into healthier, fuller lives as God's children, as instructed by Paul in the book of Romans.

A young, 16-year-old Salvation Army soldier was walking to the church from his house for a Bible study one day. In those days, soldiers wore uniforms to every church function. On route to the church, there were 12 or 15 of his peers hanging outside the pool hall that he had to pass. His classmates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Unhealthy Patterns, Full Life

Sermon Series: Chameleon

Will We Eat In Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Will there be literal eating in the eternal kingdom? Most people who give the matter any thought feel it would be a shame to waste one of God's best ideas-the sense of taste.

WILL WE EAT IN HEAVEN based on Rev. 22:1-6 By Glenn Pease Benjamin Franklin formed a very close friendship with a Frenchwoman, who was 40 years younger than himself, when he was the American Minister in Paris. They wrote numerous letters to each other and though she refused all his proposals, she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Wisdom-5(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 23, 2025

5 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-V—1Corinthians 1:22-28[part-2--:24-25](1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There is a ‘radical far-left liberal’ belief at work in America, that holds that most anything except Christianity, should be considered as normative. IF the Church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2004

part 1 of the series of falling in love with Jesus. In Jesus this abstract concept, this wishful thought became reality. Could he realy have done this for you and me?

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 This series is based on the book by the same name written by Rubel Shelly. Quotes are taken from the book Part one Objectives of this series: 1. This gospel tells us the single most important story in the world for believers. No church that gets sidetracked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Sep 9, 2004

Preaching through a series on Jesus’ life, this is a message on the Beatitudes, as a whole. I do not subscribe to the "standard approach" taken by many; perhaps this message will give some different ideas.

The Jesus Series The Greatest Sermon Ever “Blessed” Matthew 5:3-12 September 12, 2004 Group Participation Time: would you gather into groups of 6-8 or so and work on a brief assignment for me? You’ll need to elect a secretary to record some stuff here. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free