Sermons on Outwardness:

Let Us Praise Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010

Life is full of praise... Parents praising children, Grandparents praising grandchildren, Men praising automobiles, Women praising outfits and meals, a painter’s masterpiece, a conductor’s symphony, a chef’s meal, an architect’s building... Praise is

1. Priority of Praise Life is full of praise... Parents praising children, Grandparents praising grandchildren, Men praising automobiles, Women praising outfits and meals, a painter’s masterpiece, a conductor’s symphony, a chef’s meal, an architect’s building... Praise is a release of inner joy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How Do You View Death"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 15, 2011

David Platt in his book radical talks about “Your life is free to be radical when you see death as your reward.” This sermon will help to show that when we can conquer our fear of death we will be bale to be free to live the life God intended us to live.

When we are young a lot of us are afraid of something. Usually kids are afraid when they go to sleep of something being under the bed or hiding in the closet. Irrational fears are just that “Irrational”. A lot of us are afraid of the economy and just remembering 9/11 causes us to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Sacred Community Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Symbols Of Our Faith

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 3, 2010

Baptists have many symbols of our faith in our churches. Understanding them will enhance worship.

Symbols of Our Faith (Read Joshua 4:1-9) The twelve memorial stones were to be a reminder of God’s mighty acts on behalf of His people. Scripture is full of examples of symbols of faith. Symbols remind us of God and they help to call us away from ourselves into worship. A symbol is a good means ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 10, 2012

Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 29, 2018

This is the 6th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#6] THE GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter. On this Thursday, the ascension of Jesus is celebrated. Next Sunday, we will study about the ascension of Jesus; but today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Religion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

There are eternal benefits to walking through life with Jesus. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0VpsUahEI

Today we’re going to take a look at a very special eye-opening journey from Jerusalem to the town of Emmaus. Luke is the only gospel writer who records this account of two disciples walking on the day of the resurrection. This walk to Emmaus became more than a physical journey for the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Studies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Church at Thyatira

Rev. 2:18-29Church at Thyatira 2:18Thyatiraaccording to Ac 16:14 it was a very wealthy city. It was famous for dyes. They had different Gods for different business. To be success in a particular occupation they have to worship that God along with the customs of that religious practices such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Reverent Brethren, Redeemed Pilgrims

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

This world is not our home. We are transients, travellers passing through to a better place.

REVERENT BRETHREN, REDEEMED PILGRIMS. 1 Peter 1:17-23. Christians are like transient travellers passing through a foreign land. Abraham was a sojourner in Canaan, but was never a Canaanite. Israel dwelt in Egypt, but lived separately from the Egyptians. We are in the world, yet not of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Praise Brings Victory

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

True praise does not need volume nor jumping energy. If it is holy, it is enough.

2 Chron 20:21-22 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever. 22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Grade Yourself

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016

In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Ourselves In A Mirror Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

Prophetic call as warning; temple is a den of robbers.

Jeremiah 1:4-10, 7:1-11 INTRODUCTION The times are changing. We once felt fairly safe, but now terrorism is on the rise and a “low grade” fear has engulfed us. We are becoming more diversified in values and ethics along with religions, nationalities, lifestyles, and race. This ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Context For The Call To Rejoice

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2017

Exhortations, and a very important promise.

A CONTEXT FOR THE CALL TO REJOICE. Philippians 4:1-9. ‘Our conversation is in heaven,’ said the Apostle in the previous chapter, ‘from whence also we are awaiting (as) Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ’ (cf. Philippians 3:20-21). “So, my brethren… stand fast in the Lord” (Philippians 4:1). Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational