Sermons on Literal Approach:

The Ultimate Wilderness Guide

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 15, 2023

Lack of belief is a sin because if you don't understand that reunion with God is the purpose of life, you will wind up lost. Literally.

I was 8 years old when my family moved to Brazil. Everything changed: language, food, customs, weather. And one of the things that I at least did not expect was the absence of school buses. If Dad couldn’t take us we had to take public transportation: a taxi, a tram, a bus. We usually took a city ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "When In Doubt, Cut It Out.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2024

It is not hyperbole to say that it is better to enter heaven maimed [one-armed, one-footed, and one-eyed] than to enter hell whole. That is literally true.

“When Jesus exaggerated” is a book title, and there are countless articles on how Jesus uses exaggeration and hyperbole for effect, like we hear this Sunday; to literally cut off your hand or foot or gouge-out your eyes because then you won’t sin with them.1 However, “it is not hyperbole to say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Studies In Revelation Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 8 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Fifth & Sixth Trumpet Theme: Still will not repent Text: Rev 9:1-21 1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Asking Both Kings For The Wall

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 15, 2010

For every significant task, there is the "sit-down" approach and the "rise-up" approach. We need both to sit down and pray and then to rise up and do, but even then by involving the resources of others. Lone wolves are not appropriate.

When a big challenge faces you, essentially there are only two things you can do about it: You can rise to the challenge. Or you can sit down and ignore it. When there is a big task to be done, I am saying, there are two entirely different ways to approach it. There is the rise up approach and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Live & In Person Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself.

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself. John 1:14-17 the Word, Jesus Christ Why is grace important? What will grace do for you? 1. Help you appreciate God’s gifts to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

All churches have signs. Most of these are not literal signs, but rather unwritten messages that are communicated loud and clear - especially to people who don’t go to church.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 4 February 3, 2002 (For this message we had 6 signs made and I unveiled them one at a time. In our foyer we have permanently hung the three that communicate what churhes should. Thanks to Mike Breaux, Lexington, KY for the seed idea.) INTRODUCTION Play the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Revelation Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 12 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The coming battle Theme: To show God's triumph Text: Rev 12:1-17 1 And there appeared a great wonder in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Forecasts A Storm

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2020

The corona virus is now a global pandemic. How do we approach this crisis in our world?

Title: “Jesus gives the weather forecast” The Most Famous Sermon - ever! ...The Sermon On The Mt. Text: Mt 7:24-27 Subject; What’s the best foundation for our lives? Complement: The person and works and words of Jesus Big idea: Build Your Life On Christ The Sure Foundation Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Revelation Chapter 17

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 17 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rise and Fall of Babylon Text: Revelation 17 1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Revelation Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 1 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Revelation 1 Theme: Introduction and theme of the book Chapter(s) 1: 'The things which thou hast seen 2-3: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Confrontation

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Uses Matthew 18 to address the best way to approach interpersonal church conflicts.

An amusing news story from Wales told of a feud in a church looking for a new pastor. It read: “Yesterday the two opposition groups both sent ministers to the pulpit. Both spoke simultaneously, each trying to shout above the other. Both called for hymns, and the congregation sang two -- each side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remembrance Of Our Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

Sets forth five areas to call in remembrance as we approach the table of the Lord.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR SAVIOR “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ’This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me’ Likewise He also took the cup, saying, ’This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Great Day Coming

Contributed by Michael Davis on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon speaks of the great day, greater than all others, that is quickly approaching.

THERE’S A GREAT DAY COMING Isaiah 12 I believe we are approaching the day that the Bible speaks about so vividly. From watching the news and listening to people who have studied prophesy for years and years, it is not hard to understand that we are standing on the threshold of eternity. Some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, 2 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready To Live A Radically Different Lifestyle?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 13, 2001

A different approach to an "End Times" passage focussing on witness rather than speculation

Christian witness from Luke 21: 5-19 This morning I would like to focus on our Gospel reading. Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgement. As he reached the climax of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Anglican