Sermons on paradigm blindness: showing 1,966-1,980 of 28,672

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

13th Sunday After Pentecost. September 7th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2022

Year C, Proper 18.

Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33 A). A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6th Sunday After Pentecost. June 30th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2021

Year B, Proper 8.

2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43. (A). HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Satisfaction For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2016

Many times we want to hear something new but God wants us to live out what we already know to be true.

Finding Satisfaction for Your Soul Mark 8:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill August 20-21, 2016 How many of you like watching reruns? Most of us don’t like reruns when they appear in the middle of the NCIS season but they’re OK when we choose to catch an old show like Everybody Loves Raymond or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Greeting To His Churches Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2016

In today's lesson, the analysis of the greeting as set forth in Revelation 1:4-8 shows us that Christ is its grand and glorious theme.

Scripture Last week I started a new series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to begin by asking… What kind of greatness do you believe in…and seek? I know that is a big and broad question… but it’s worth a moment to think about. For many of us… it’s not as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 12th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 27.

Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 A). RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006

A Message of Hope and Invitation

I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Introduction: I can’t imagine what it would be like to be blind. To not be able to see Sheree’s face. To be unable to read the books in my library. To not be able to drive a car. Or to see my children and grandchildren grow up. To be unable to watch a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Going In Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

It takes a mature people to understand that the process is going to rocky on the way so you don’t kill the team before you get there. Double Anointing The anointing you possess - The anointing of the audience that partners with you He’s anointed and w

I’m Going In Part 2 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1) All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Damascus Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Saul’s journey to Damascus was met with confrontation, change, and challenge. It is a journey we too need to face as Christians...

The Damascus Road Acts 9:1-22 Read at beginning of service: Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church - A Lighthouse

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Mark 16:14-18, Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Your Seeing Eye Dog

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

Guided by God’s Spirit into all truth.

YOUR SEEING EYE DOG! John 16:12-13 (KJV) “12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Missing God

Contributed by Tim Parsons on May 29, 2006

This sermon deals with being so busy we miss God in our very present’s.

Missing God. Gen:28:16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. A modern day "version" of that statement would sound like this. {GOD WAS HERE AND I WAS OUT TO LUNCH} QUESTION? Has any one here ever Missed God? God comes near us, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To The Cross Leads Through Jericho

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

This message was preached on Palm Sunday. It looks the impact that Jesus has on three different people on the way to Jerusalem.

The Road to the Cross Leads through Jericho Luke 18:18-19:10 I believe that we all like the story of Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. Even if it was just for that moment, people surrounded a Man on donkey and proudly declared Him to be king. The throng rang with shouts of “Hosanna!” ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist