Sermons on Optical Phenomenon:

Self-Reflection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon urges the Church to self-examine, repent, resist worldly influences, and prioritize God-pleasing preaching over crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sanctuary where our hearts find solace, our spirits find nourishment, and our faith finds reinforcement. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that God has graciously invited us into. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Topics: Self-Examination, Warning

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

Explores Job 1, emphasizing the purpose and value of trials in revealing our faith and God's purpose, encouraging steadfast faith amidst adversity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His word more deeply. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards the book of Job, specifically Job 1. It's a chapter that offers ...read more

Topics: Dealing With Pain

Our Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to live lives filled with this divine hope.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as a crowd, but as a community. A community bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we gather in this holy place, let us remember that we are not just spectators, but participants in this glorious tapestry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Hope

Building On The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores Ezra's dedication to God's Word, emphasizing the transformative power of Scripture in our lives when studied, observed, and taught faithfully.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. We are here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community, a body, a family, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Spirit. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Ezra's Dedication, God's Word

God Is In Control PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores God's glory, guidance, and guarantee of victory in challenging circumstances, urging believers to trust in His deliverance and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing at the cusp of a message that promises to be a beacon of hope and a wellspring of encouragement. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's prepare our hearts to receive from His Word, to glean from the rich tapestry of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:4-15

Topics: God's Control

A New Song Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace the new year as an opportunity to renew their faith, rejoice in salvation, and continually sing praises to God.

New clothes. New car smell. A new home, with a new address. A new job… There’s just something about new things isn’t there? Something that heightens our senses and makes us more aware and in many cases, more excited. A fresh start, a blank canvas, a new year… These are things ripe with possibility. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: New Beginnings, Praise And Worship, Divine Guidance

God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon seeks to encounter false views on how to understand the will of God.

“The What For of the Wherefores” (A general message on finding the will of God) Ephesians 5:14-17 I am preaching to you today on the subject of “The What For of the Wherefores.” There are two “wherefores” in the scripture that I read to you today. Both of them sandwich a fool in the middle. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Vision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 13, 2011

This is week five our our health check series and looks at health vision, both for individuals and churches.

Healthy Vision This is week six of our health check series and for me it represents the most frightening topic that I’ve spoken about since the New Year, and that is optical health. Being very honest this morning the thought of losing my sight is frightening. I tend to be a procrastinator ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holiness Of Grace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 29, 2011

If we want to live worthwhile lives in difficult times, then we as believers in Christ must anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character, and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

In 1988, Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don’t miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008

God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Other

Fight For Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2011

When life is unfair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord. Don’t stop trusting the One, the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy.

One of my favorite stories, which I’m sure I’ve told before, is about a young paratrooper who was learning to jump. He was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2017

When life isn't fair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord.

A young paratrooper learning to jump was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull the ripcord for the backup chute; and fourth, when you get down, a truck will take you back to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free