Sermons about Outward Appearances

Two Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004

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What does the Resurrection of Jesus mean to us today?

Binham 18-04-04 Jn 20:19-31 Today is the Second Sunday after Easter – and our Gospel reading focuses on two post resurrection appearances of Jesus. The first was Jesus’ appearance to the disciples meeting behind locked doors. And Jesus just appeared in the room in front of the terrified ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012

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What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Part 3

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

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Today we are continuing our series with part 3 on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph.

APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING Part 3 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

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The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

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There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023

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At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 23:7, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:14, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pretty Leaves

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006

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Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Taste The Living Water

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

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This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate the gift of the Spirit to the disciples in the outward sign of tongues of flame appearing above their heads.

Come Taste the living water 1. John. 7: 36-42 2. John 4: 6-10 3. Psalm 36 This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate the gift of the Spirit to the disciples in the outward sign of tongues of flame appearing above their heads. We remember the outward sign of the gift of the Spirit in our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:36-42, John 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

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The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

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When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Supermodel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

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Exposition of Appearance

Text: Titus 2:1-10, Title: Supermodel, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/12, AM Opening illustration: Erika’s cousin Nikki Background to passage: in this letter to Titus, the young pastor at Crete, Paul includes a list known to commentators as a “household code.” These codes are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The Pudding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2010

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I think you can tell when someone has been with Jesus…the proof is in the pudding, and you can see it all over their face! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Proof is in the Pudding 2 Corinthians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ProofInPudding.html The world wants proof, and we have it, I believe. And I rejoice in sharing proofs from science, archaeology, medicine, history, etc. But I don’t need those proofs personally anymore, because I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Fellowship With Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 20, 2016

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The first part of John 21 shows us a beautiful picture of His invitation to you and me. Jesus invites the disciples to join Him in fellowship, with no strings attached. Will we accept the same invitation?

Come and fellowship with Jesus John 21:1-14 Last time we saw the reaction of the disciples to Jesus’s resurrection Their faith gives us great hope to apply to ourselves and work towards as well It is in faith that we find strength – and the ability to overcome today’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Resurrected Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 29, 2019

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When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene. We might be familiar with that and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another one between Mary and the Apostles. Let's look at Jesus' encounter with the two on the road to Emmaus.

WALKING WITH THE RESURRECTED JESUS Luke 24:13-35 When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene, who thought he was the gardener at first. We might be familiar with that story and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another appearance that took place between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Inside.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2024

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What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown.

The Glory Inside. Exodus 40:1-3 What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown. It’s outer covering was of badgers skin. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-3, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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