Sermons on Obsessed With Appearance:

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 25, 2005

This sermon describes just how much God truly loves his peopl even when it may appear otherwise.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Destroy The Devil's Work

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025

"The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9, Romans 12:9, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Other

2 Peter (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2021

Growth in Christian Virtue Eyewitnesses The Appearance of False Prophets Purpose of This Letter The Coming Day of the Lord A New Heaven and Earth

(notes from biblegateway.com) (MARILYN HICKEY MINISTRIES: WRITTEN ABOUT 65 AD FROM A ROMAN PRISON TO BELIEVERS SCATTERED IN ASIA MINOR) Growth in Christian Virtue; explanation-knowledge of Christ, gift, growth and ground 1 [a]Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (FOLLWER THEN SENT) of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005

The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lift Up Your Head And Keep It Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2007

Life is very heavy at times. We must learn to lift our heads even if our hopes appeared dashed.

GET YOUR HEAD UP! AND KEEP IT UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. DON’T WE HAVE A REASON TO BE HEAVY? AS JONAH SAID, YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Superior Order Of Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 5, 2007

The appearance of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 is there to draw us not to this mysterious figure Melchizedek, but there to draw us to God through Jesus Christ.

Superior Order Questions, questions, questions. As far as I’m concerned, it is good for us to come to moments like these and ask our questions. We should bring our really big questions, right? Who – What – Where – When – Why – How? If we’re going to get to the bottom of things, we’re taught that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

How do we understand a God who is so very different from us and sometimes appears almost evil?

Do you remember your first love? Do you remember the feelings that you had when you entered into their presence? Perhaps struck dumb? Overpowered by emotion? You may on the other hand have gabbled all kinds of nonsense. You changed your daily routine for a glimpse of the one who had you trapped in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - Abide With Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 15, 2006

Part 3 of the 40 Days with the Lord Series. In this sermon we will examine Jesus’ appearing to the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus.

40 Days with the Lord Part 3 – Abide with Us Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION I will catch you up with where we began a couple weeks ago. It is Sunday morning, and the women who came with Jesus from Galilee had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Samson: Avoiding A Legacy Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Samson. He appeared to have such potential, and God DID use him, but he is primarily remembered for his sin.

Samson: Avoiding a legacy of shame (Judges 13-16) Part two Intro – potential – 12 Judges 1375 – 1050; Nazarite – Hair, alcohol, dead bodies; miracle birth; Judg 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. NIV Judg 13:1-5 13:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neither Forget Who You've Been, No Who You Are Becoming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2013

When you take time to remember where you've been you can celebrate how far you've come... and see that God is at work in the lives of others as well.

Title: Neither forget where you’ve been, nor how far you’ve come, i.e. Neither forget who you’ve been, Nor who you’re becoming Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21 Thesis: When you take time to remember where you’ve been, i.e., who you’ve been, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wealth Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous but only the love of money is condemned

Wealth is a gift from God It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous. It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Working Of Saten In The World Today

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 7, 2008

We need to understand the difference between the devil, demons and unclean spirits. In this out line we can see there is a difference and also that believers cannot be possessed but can be oppressed and even obsessed. 1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little child

The Working of SATEN in the World Today We need to understand the difference between the devil, demons and unclean spirits. In this out line we can see there is a difference and also that believers cannot be possessed but can be oppressed and even obsessed. 1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19

Worship More, Spend Less Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008

Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Fig Trees And Phonies

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014

Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel