Sermons on Optical Phenomenon:

Sermon On The Concepts Of Nature

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2025

Nature has been defined as the collective nonpareil of the physical world.

Sylvia Plath, an American poet and author once remarked: “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery - air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.” Job 12:7-10 reminds us: “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:11-12, Isaiah 55:12, Romans 1:20, Ecclesiastes 3:11

The Rewards Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 8) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:13-18

✎ Like many adult children, I have some things left over from my growing up days still tucked away somewhere at my mom and dad’s house. One is a wall plaque I was given the summer of my high school graduation. My name is engraved below the words "Evangel Temple Worker of the Year." This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - JONAH

Introduction: Veggie-tales Jonah, “Our God is a God of Second Chances” Our God is a God of second chances–and third, and fourth, and so on! The mercy and grace of God is greater than all of our sin. Regardless of who you are or what you have done, God is ready to let you start over again. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

We should not be moved by what we see or what we feel, but rather by the God who we know, love, and serve!

INTRO: 1. Satan is the master illusionist! · Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! · Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. · They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34, Genesis 37:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, The Sight Of The World Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 3, 2007

In this sixth miracle Jesus demonstrates not only is He the “Light of the World,” but that He is also the “Sight of the World.”

“Jesus, The Sight of The World” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 9: 39 (1-41) “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” In the preceding chapter of the Gospel of John Jesus has been giving a discourse on His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:39

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

Satan deals in FEAR, which someone has said was an acronym for: False Evidence Appearing Real!

IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Satan is the master illusionist! Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation's Revelation Of Intellegence Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

The way that God has created everything we see and touch is a wonder. Let’s look at just a few areas of creation that ought to totally amaze us about God!

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 4 “Creation’s Revelation of Intelligence” Job 12:7-10 Charles Darwin wrote in “Origin of Species”… “Both butterflies and humans have descended from a remote common ancestor, most likely a small wormlike marine animal resembling a flat worm.” ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Things Happen

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

The presence of Jesus will make a change in your life.

Strange Things Happen Pastor James Thomas jr. House Of Judah Ministries (MARK 10:46-52) This morning we find ourselves visiting the gospel according to Mark, John Mark who is referred to in the bible as Mark. Mark was a Companion of Peter. Mark also recorded what Peter preached while in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about being thankful and being built and better together than alone.

I want to continue today on the theme of being grateful and being thankful… In the O.T. gratitude was the only condition in which life could be enjoyed… The Hebrew people thanked God for creation, gave thanks when they received good news…even thanked Him when they received bad news… Job had just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 1:20

Denomination: *other

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 30, 2025

This sermon emphasizes the significance of light, particularly in relation to Jesus as the "Light of the World." It explores both scientific and biblical perspectives on light, illustrating its essential role in life and faith.

Sermon: The Light! Thesis: This sermon emphasizes the significance of light, particularly in relation to Jesus as the "Light of the World." It explores both scientific and biblical perspectives on light, illustrating its essential role in life and faith. MacArthur, John F.. Twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanitize Sin?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

today there grows a spirit of compromise that sanitizes, justifies, rationalizes,palliates, and extenuates sin. Sin destroys...

SANITIZE SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST COME TO REALIZE WHEN MANKIND APPROACHES THE TROPIC OF SIN... ALL PPEOPLE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO MAKE LIGHT SIN AND SIN'S CONSEQUENCES... A. COULD THESE THREE TYPES OF EXCUSES LEAD TO THE TENDANCY OF SIN? Matthew 22:1 And Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Shift In Focus! Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 16, 2004

A look at fasting from a different angle

A Shift in Focus! Optical illusions To see something different, change your focus Many people are focused on the temporal This earth, money, sex Instant gratification Satan even tried this on Jesus- Mt. 4:1-4 Did you catch it in v. 3? “If You are the Son of God” Are you kidding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The All-Seeing Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 1, 2017

This sermon reminds us that God sees all. It's both: delightful and dreadful. He sees our good and bad immediately.

Introduction: Have you ever thought about the all-seeing eyes of God? The traveler in our our text emphasizes the tiredlessness of God. He neither sleeps nor slumbers. Imagine that; His eyes are eternally opened. Although, we do not think of God in physical sense except through Christ; we try to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating The Moment

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Mar 27, 2010

Staying focused keeps us ready for whatever might come our way.

Title: Celebrating the Moment Subtitle: Even When the Storm Is Coming Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11; 23:3-4, 11-12; 26:38-39 Subject: Focus Theme: Keeping the end in sight. Proposition: Staying focused keeps us ready for whatever might come our way. Main Points: 1) A Focused Person Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance