Sermons on Outlook:

No More Darkness! Isaiah 9

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 25, 2023

A message from the book of Isaiah that shows us how to see hope in the dark world we live in. This is a hope for you and I to share with those who are trying to get a new direction in life and need some hope for the future.

Isaiah 9 NO More Darkness! Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alternative Creation Theory No. 1: Theistic Evolution

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 15, 2023

The first theory of creation apart from Scripture teaches that God used evolution as part of the creative process. Is this a viable explanation for our origins? What does science and the Bible have to say about this idea?

Our look at the first of the four alternative theories to the biblical account of creation begins with what I would refer to as a philosophical mix of oil and water. On the surface, this theory might sound feasible for those who worship at the altar of reason and compromise, but it falls short ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2022

The meaning of life appertains to the significance of living, or an existence in general.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “If you are too serious about everything, you will only know thoughts and emotions. You will not know life.” 1 John 1:7 confirms: “But if we walk in the light, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 103:15-16

A Troublesome Verse And A Glorious Future

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 29, 2023

What did Paul mean when he wrote about a "baptism for the dead" in 1 Corinthians 15:29? How should it be interpreted? What does it mean in light of further teaching on the resurrection of Christ? Let Scripture speak concerning these and other matters of the faith.

1 Corinthians is a letter dealing with what could be referred to as a "schizophrenic" church. It had become a crazy quilt of pride, drunkenness, sexual deviancy, arrogance, abuse of spiritual gifts, and personal favoritism towards teachers who had been with them, such as Paul, Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, Luke 9:24, John 12:24, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:3-4, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The (Not Rocket) Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 26, 2023

If we are to understand biblical prophecy or any challenging topic within the pages of Scripture, we need to lay down guidelines on how to correctly interpret what we are reading.

When we take the time to look over the contents of the book of Revelation, it is plain to see that what is being presented is not a collection of vague phrases, thoughts, or symbols in which we are left to guess their meaning or relevance. Revelation, like all other books of the Bible, is meant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:19, Isaiah 34:16, Daniel 9:2, John 5:39, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002

how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way: To The Mission Field Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 3, 2004

Jesus was on a mission! He was a missionary! So were John the Baptist and the Apostles, and when you let Him be Lord and Savior of your life, YOU became a missionary, too!

The Way: To the Mission Field Scripture Reading: John 14:1~6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Know All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing Firm In The Lord.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 4, 2001

Year C. 2nd Sunday of Lent March 11, 2001

Text: Philippians 3: 17- 4:1 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"True Repentance.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Power For Our Generation Series

Contributed by Mark Pfeiler on Oct 30, 2000

God’s power can help our generation by making us complete and whole.

Dayspring _96 2 Monday Night "Every generation has a story to tell, of the rise and fall of people and the times they know so well. Won’t you Lord please help them that my generation sees there is hope for our tomorrow looking back at Calvary." This generation know as the "X" Generation, also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Coal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Isaiah was humbled when he found himself in the presence of God. The seraphim touched his lips with LIVE COAL, and the experience exposed him, purified him and prepared him.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LIVE COAL Isaiah 6:1-8 (emphasis 6) Prepared for Delivery at the Southwestern Christian College Annual Lectureship, Terrell, Texas Wednesday Evening at 7:15, November 26, 2008 Graham-Kennedy-Farmer Auditorium PRELIMINARIES President Evans, Vice Presidents Maxwell, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 8, 2010

What does it mean to be poor in Spirit?

Poor in Spirit The Beatitudes – Attitudes to Live By Slide Good Morning. On a visit to the Beethoven museum in Bonn, a young American student became fascinated by the piano on which Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works. She asked the museum guard if she could play a few bars on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giants Or Grapes?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Exploring Canaan. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1-6. • Numbers chapter 13 verses 1-33. There are some things in life which are better caught than taught! • Vision & faith. • Quote: “Church has never had….television”. • Both vision and faith are better ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

A Lesson In Living

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon is on lessons learned about living well from a secular book "Tuesdays With Morrie" but with a Christian perspective.

A LESSON IN LIVING His name was Morrie Schwartz. Chances are that you’ve never heard of him. But in 1994 and 1995 he captured the public eye and wrenched at the hearts of millions of people across the United States. Morrie Schwartz was dying. In the summer of 1994 he was diagnosed with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: *other