Sermons about Obsessed With Appearance

Appearances Are Deceiving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

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A quest for truth often begins with disillusionment, but is easily diverted to something that appears good on the surface; but when you find God's truth, even if it is in a strange place, embrace it quickly and fully.

The LORD does not see as [men] see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Ridgecrest is a large Baptist-run assembly ground, nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. All summer long, every year, thousands of Christians come to Ridgecrest for training, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Appearance Series

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

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Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At His Appearing

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 10, 2005

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Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second coming of our lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansings, comforting and compelling hope.

At His Appearing 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling Hope As Christians, we are to: I. Look for His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

At His Appearing

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

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How to live until Christ Comes

Sermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18, especially verses 7, 8 At His Appearing Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Appearance To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 4, 2009

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Jesus has sent us out to be His witnesses. There is no Plan B.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] PEACE BESTOWED While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36; cf. John 20:19, 21). “Peace be with you” (Shalom) was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Appearance To Thomas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 11, 2009

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Thomas believed when he saw the risen Jesus. How can we believe without seeing?

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] DOUBTING THOMAS John’s Gospel reveals that Thomas was loyal, but pessimistic. Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Outward Appearances Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

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Outward appearances were the focus of the religious leaders, but Jesus taught a different teaching...

Luke 21:1-4 Outward Appearances October 27, 2010 Set the stage: To fully understand what is being taught in v.1-4 of chapter 21 we must remember what we learned in Chapter 20. So let’s do a bit of a review of sorts to reacclimate ourselves with what Jesus is teaching in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Appears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

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Jesus appears to open closed doors, Jesus appears to show us, Jesus appears to change except I see-ology to that is all I see-ology, and Jesus appears to help us have faith.

John 20:19-30 "Jesus Appears" 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Things Are Not As They Appear

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

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Sometimes our lives seem hopeless but God is working for us

Things Are Not as They Appear 1Sa 17:34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Appearance Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 18, 2014

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How Christ can speak to us today.

The Appearance of Christ Rev.1: 12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Appearance Of Evil Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014

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IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Appearances

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

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To turn to anything other than Christ for salvation is spiritually fatal! Christ alone fulfilled everything the OT pointed to in type. In fact His 3 appearances are vital for us. Tomorrow as we delve into scripture, we will see what Christ's 3 appearances

Opening illustration: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to sail to Antarctica, and then walk to the South Pole. The expedition went according to plan until ice trapped the ship and eventually crushed its hull. The men made their way by lifeboat to a small island. Promising to come back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Appearing

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

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IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ABOUT THE LAST DAYS LEADING UP TO OUR ETERNAL STATE, WE ARE NOW LOOKING AT THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF THE LORD

THE GLORIOUS APPEARING REVELATION 19:11-21 WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE RAPTURE, THE RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, AND THE TRIBULATION PERIOD, THE LAST MAJOR EVENTS OF THE LAST DAYS BEFORE THE ETERNAL STATE ARE THE GLORIOUS APPEARING AND THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS. THIS IS THE TIME THAT CHRISTIANS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

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Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

No Appearance, No Experience Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Mar 9, 2023

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The Fourth Sunday of the Lent

No Appearance, No Experience Scripture 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel centres on the analogy and distinction between physical and spiritual blindness. The early Christians saw physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 (view more) (view less)

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