Sermons about Optical Phenomenon

Confident Of His Coming

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 4,990 views

Though people have and continue to doubt that Jesus will return, we can be confident of His coming because God has judged the world before, because God is not bound by time, and because Christ’s coming will not be preceded by definite signs.

Confident of His Coming II Peter 3:1-13 Maranatha - - come quickly, Lord Jesus. Quickly, you say? What’s so quick about two thousand years? (The third millennium, by the way, started not so long ago!) Come where? Do what? Would you really want Jesus to come? Why can’t he just stay where He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Status Quo Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 6,681 views

The third in a five part series on healing, focusing on spiritual deliverance, physical healing and relational restoration. This week’s message centers on the status quo that exists in society regarding God’s ability to heal.

If you were to go to a leadership seminar. One of those all day events, where you fill in all the blanks on pages filling a professionally done binder. An event where struggling people from all walks of life and professions come hoping that they are just 8 hours away from greatness. If you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

38 Years At The Pool Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Sep 9, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 15,744 views

This is from a series on the life of Christ.

The Jesus Series “38 Years at the Pool” John 5:1-18 July 18, 2004 Jesus Christ was God come in the flesh, we believe, and we’ll discuss that some more today; at the same time, Jesus was a Jewish man, Who grew up with Jewish religious practices. Thus, it isn’t at all strange that we find Him ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Incredible Partnership Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 4,828 views

Living With Power #5

Americans are people full of hyperbole; do you know what that is? We are people who will amplify, enlarge, exaggerate, and overstate just about everything. We’re like fishermen with a better story about a bigger fish. We don’t want to be outdone by anyone. I want you to understand right from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 7,558 views

In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Grain Falls Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 10,823 views

A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 6,169 views

Christmas

For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19-22

Denomination: *other

Baptism And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 5,868 views

How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tacking Against The Wind Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 23, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,511 views

4th in series calling for commitment and stewardship. This message incorporates the five love languages of Gary Chapman and our relationship with God and one another.

Voyage to Eternity Tacking Against the Wind New Years Day we looked at the church as the vessel that God designed and created to move us from the rock we live on to a better place. Paul Kissling shared about TCMI’s ministry two weeks ago and we shared in a memorable experience at the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversion Baptism & Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 29, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,882 views

Points out that the baptism of Pentecost was a unique experiences whereas conversion-baptism should be the common experience of every believer. 8 pages

THE WATER-SPIRIT BAPTISM OF THE CONVERSION EXPERIENCE CONTRASTED WITH THE SPIRIT-BAPTISM OF PENTECOST PREPARED 01-28-2006 Easterners with Oriental mental patterns, though mentally they recognize the difference between the reality of something and the symbol of the reality, often speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 27, 2006

based on 26 ratings

| 2,850 views

Three invitations to know God

Philippians 3:7-14 Can You Hear Me Now? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 26, 2006 Introduction In the early ‘90s one of the great coaching phenomenons in the NFL was Jimmy Johnson. You remember how he came into the league and took the helm of a struggling, mediocre football team and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What Is Unnatural Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 13,150 views

We should be in awe of Jesus.

DOING WHAT IS UNNATURAL Philippians 2:5-11 S: Jesus Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE SHOULD BE IN AWE OF JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Truths TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2:5-11 four truths that will show us why we should be in awe of Jesus. The _____ truth is that… I. JESUS IS GOD II. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Surprising Grief And Resurrection

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,957 views

A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 8,612 views

Our works are not acceptable if our motives are not pure.

January 11, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 4:1-9 Subject: Acceptable Worship Title: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons We live in a society where we are required to make decisions every day. For many, decisions are made without any consideration, other than, “What is best for me?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2003

based on 98 ratings

| 39,586 views

Over time, our lives tend to fill up with the clutter and debris of sin. How to prevent that from happening, and how to conduct "spring cleaning" when it does.

All physical systems, over time, accumulate debris. It’s an unfortunate fact of life. They get cluttered, and clogged, and congested, and that hinders the operation of the system. Let me give you some random examples. As we age, plaque tends to build up in our veins and arteries, which gradually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

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