Sermons on Obsessed With Appearance:

A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020

In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From Paul

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2014

It was because Paul had such an obsession with Jesus that the message of Jesus Christ went forth through him to evangelize the world. Paul was a powerful preacher and he has many lessons to teach us through what he wrote.

4-6-04 Title: Lessons from Paul Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power ...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: The subject of today’s lesson is one of the most well-known people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

At Home With God-Heaven-Revelation 21 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 30, 2013

Heaven need not be an obsession, yet our relationship with God should be. It is this relationship which drives everything good in our lives. It is motivation for love for each other, gives us strength for today, and fills with hope for an eternity with Gd

• The Bible is NOT obsessed with heaven. When Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God, in general, He is not talking about a future housing for God and His people-He is talking about a way of living here and now. The greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven must be the servant of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: *other

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Be Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025

We live in a world obsessed with the next thing: the next upgrade, the next plan, the next season. But the Bible reminds us that the greatest “next” is not a product launch or a policy change; it is the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Be Ready for His Return A Call to Live in the Light of Christ’s Coming Introduction – Living on the Edge of Eternity Imagine if, before this service ends, the heavens split open, a trumpet sounds, and Christ Himself descends to gather His people. Would you be ready? Would you rejoice—or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, John 14:3, Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us Clean Hands (Covid-19) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 30, 2020

Due to this viral pandemic, people are obsessed with washing their hands! But, did you know the Bible also tells people to wash our hands? In Scripture people washed their hands for three reasons: sanitation, seperation, and sanctification.

Clean Hands Scott R. Bayles Scripture: Various Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/29/2020 Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us online. In the midst of this viral outbreak, the number one piece of advice I’ve heard more than anything else is: wash your hands. I’m sure you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Leviticus 15:11-13, Psalm 26:5-6, Matthew 27:24, Psalm 24:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Women Reject Expensive, Materialistic, Self-Absorbed Men. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2024

In today’s society, there’s a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else.

In today's society, there's a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else. But is this really what women want? Do they need an "expensive" husband to be happy and fulfilled? The Unwanted Traits: - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

The Day God Died

Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001

Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Or Evolution

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

Man bears the likeness of God, not only in his physical appearance, but also in the power of reason.

CREATION - NOT EVOLUTION HEBREWS 11:3, 4 A. THE CREATOR SPEAKS TO US 1. He warns us against science, falsely so-called: 1 Tim. 4:20 a. A theory which questions the Bible - 2 Pet. 3:3-7 b. Which denies that God created this world - 2 Tim. 4:3; Col. 2:8 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007

Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

No matter how things might appear immpossible to ue, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

October 12th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome........... Thanks to all of you for your prayers while my wife and I were away in Jamaica. Thanks to our ministers who preached and taught in my absence. Thanks for your love and your kindness...........I had a time to relax, but I did not get a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001

What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ