Sermons about Ideas And Reality

Go! And Choose To Know The Living God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

based on 2 ratings

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From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture assumes and declares that God is real. Whether we believe in Him or not does not change His reality—only our opportunity to know Him.

Go! And Choose to Know the Living God Introduction: The Bible does not waste time trying to prove God’s existence. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture assumes and declares that God is real. Whether we believe in Him or not does not change His reality—only our opportunity to know Him. God does ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, Psalm 34:18, Deuteronomy 31:6, Exodus 15:26, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 34:8, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006

based on 84 ratings

| 43,597 views

This is an updated version of an earlier sermon dealing with the reality that things in life do not turn out in the way we expect them to even for God’s People.

It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Matthew 11:1-11:11 It’s Not What I Expected! 7/2/06 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 As a kid, did you ever want something from Christmas so badly that if you got it, you swore you’d never ask for anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1, Matthew 11:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Miraculous Birth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon explores the idea of God wanting to bring something to birth in our lives, similar to Mary birthing Jesus, and discusses the faith and overcoming obstacles required for such a miraculous event.

Every year, on December 23, we celebrate the anniversary of one of the greatest plays the NFL has ever seen. It was dubbed “The Immaculate Reception” by Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope, and the phrase has stuck ever since. The name, of course, is a play on words derived from a doctrine of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 1:11-13

Topics: Miraculous Birth, Overcoming Obstacles

Be A Dreamer - Dream Big! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 9, 2010

based on 18 ratings

| 78,072 views

The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #1: BE A DREAMER – DREAM BIG! KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • Vision for 2010 – God’s extraordinary dreams for YOU. • God has placed within our heart hopes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: *other

Repent

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 20, 2021

| 3,010 views

This sermon is about the various meanings of the word - Repent with primary emphasis on the idea of a "changed life" i.e, reorienting your story to God's story.

Last week we began a new series called What Shall We Do? Responding to What God has Already Done for Us. Really that question is a very biblical question because it comes out of the Bible. It is the question that the crowd collectively asked Peter after he gave the sermon of his life on the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

based on 444 ratings

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I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silly, Silly, Silly People

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 2,802 views

Were do we come up with some of these ideas? They are so far out there. We need to stay grounded in Christ and His Word

Galatians 3:1-9 Silly, Silly, Silly People Introduction Name some different occults that have existed lately. How many times have we seen the wackos preaching something that was not from the Bible? That made us upset. However do you think that we are far away from being them? Paul is pretty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 4: Diligence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 13,832 views

Fourth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #4 - Diligence.

2, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Four: Diligence Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 12:24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 7: Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

based on 60 ratings

| 8,838 views

Seventh in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #7 - Holiness.

7, December 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Seven: Holiness Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-9, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Revealing The Secrets Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,395 views

1st in a 3 part series on Marriage. (Idea: We used a Christian Magician to introduce each week plus other creative elements)

REVEALING THE SECRETS (How to have an ideal marriage) GENESIS 1:27-28; 2:18-25; 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: How bad is the state of marriage in America? Consider these statistics: The number of currently divorced adults has more than quintupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 19.8 million in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

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This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship; Duty Or Delight?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,133 views

Not everyone is thrilled with the idea of "letting go and letting God" where money is concerned. This sermon is intended to bring the grudging giver past duty to delight.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships February 15, 2004 Every reasonable human being who has thought about his life senses some kind of indebtedness. It may be thankfulness toward parents or a mentor; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

based on 80 ratings

| 12,168 views

Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Just Keep On Sowing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 14, 2014

| 5,981 views

The sermon is based upon the idea that no matter what happens, no matter where, and no matter what the results are of seeds being sowed, just keep on sowing.

Matthew 13:1-9 “Just Keep on Sowing” 1. The Parable of the Sower, Jesus identifies four types of ground upon which the sower's seeds fall: A. The seeds sown along the path (v. 4); on the path the seeds are exposed and carried off by hungry birds. B. Secondly the seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What Sort Of Home Will Heaven Be? John 14:1-6 Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,791 views

Heaven is a real and tangible place. Most people have the idea that we float around in heaven with harps. Nothing could be further from the truth.

NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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