Sermons about Outward Appearance

Woe To You!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 2, 2007

based on 101 ratings

| 31,662 views

There are seven woes in this text. Let’s consider only a few of these to see how they apply to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." ILL.- During one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountaintop Experiences

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 6, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 14,208 views

Transfiguration sermon.

How many of you here this morning have heard of the phrase “Mountaintop Experience?” How many of you here today have had at some time in your life what you’d consider to be a “mountaintop experience?” They can take on many forms, moments where we consider ourselves to be “on top of the world”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

based on 444 ratings

| 23,555 views

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Men & Women Want - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 4, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 11,846 views

We are built and designed for relationship. Yet, we often struggle to know what the person we love needs or wants. Examine 4 areas that must be dealt with in order to have a healthy relationship.

“What Men and Women Want” Pt. 1 Steve: We want to begin this morning by reading a couple of passages of Scripture. The first is: Matt. 19:11 – 12 11But Jesus said, “Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn’t for everyone. 12Some, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 19,657 views

Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Indispensable Light Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 27, 2015

| 8,292 views

Jesus gives His second sermon on "The I AM's of Jesus" in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles. There is a great significance in His choice to bring this message, "I am the light of the World" at the closing of this feast.

THE INDISPENSABLE LIGHT Of CHRIST (John 8:12-20) Did you ever consider the fact that the Lord Jesus gave sermons? Much of what Jesus taught concerned the witness of Himself. One of the sermon series that Jesus preached is the “I AM” sayings of Jesus, which were emphatic ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

| 3,529 views

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

Zeal To Worship God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

based on 3 ratings

| 850 views

This sermon explores Jesus' zeal for pure worship, His intolerance for exploitation, and His commitment to truth and justice as depicted in John 2:13-22.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where hearts unite in the love of Christ, where souls find solace in the truth of His Word, and where minds are nourished by the profound wisdom of Scripture. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom, has brought ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Commercialization, Temple

Four Results Of Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 5, 2003

based on 325 ratings

| 181,388 views

FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD ARE:THEY WILL HAVE INWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE UPWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE OUTWARD STRENGTH AND THEY WILL HAVE ONWARD STRENGTH.

FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). JOKE-A little boy was fishing but was catching nothing. A man came by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:13, Isaiah 40:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

No More Pretending Series

Contributed by Alan Day on Nov 11, 2000

based on 190 ratings

| 13,058 views

God desires a broken heart.

November 5, 2000 No More Pretending! Pure means that something is ______________. The Scriptural content of the heart deals with the…  ______________  ______________  ______________ Proverbs 4:23. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Successful Evangelism : From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 20, 2001

based on 157 ratings

| 21,325 views

This is a sermon on the keys to successful evangelism based on the truths drawn from the parable of the Good Samaritan

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISM : FROM THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN OUTLINE 1.VISION 2.COMPASSION 3.ASSOCIATION 4.UNCTION 5.PURIFICATION 6.CONTINUATION 7.PROVISION THE MESSAGE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISM : FROM THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 1) VISION: The Good Samaritan ’SAW’ the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 17,207 views

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sypmtoms Of A Defective Heart

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 5,801 views

Matters of the heart.

THE SYMPTOMS OF A DEFECTIVE HEART LUKE 16:15 THE HEART IS A HARD-WORKING MUSCULAR PUMP WHOSE STEADY ACTION SUSTAINS LIFE. WITH EACH BEAT, THE HEART SENDS BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY TO CARRY OXYGEN AND FOOD TO ALL THE BODY’S CELLS. THE RHYTHMIC BEATING OF THE HEART BEGINS ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 19, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 53,676 views

This virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31 is God’s plan for every wife or mother. See her value, vocation, and her vitality.

Proverbs 31:10 Asks a very important question for every man. "Who can find a virtuous woman?" Virtuous means: One who is chaste, moral, and pure. Ruth 3:11 Boaz said unto Ruth the city of my people know thou art a virtuous woman. Who can find a virtuous woman? 1. Her Value Prov. 31:10 Her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,446 views

Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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