Sermons on Paradigm Blindness:

The Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2002

The chaos and the turmoil of this age isn’t merely a wake-up call for the world. It’s a cry for the church to arise for "such a time as this."

“THE WAKE-UP CALL” Jonah 1:4-6 Preached in the wake of September 11 terrorist attacks. INTRO: 1. In the past week, I’ve heard many refer to what’s going on as a wake-up call for our nation. a. A call to turn our hearts back to the God that this nation was founded on. b. Although, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride: Bringing Home The Beacon Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2007

Pride: Confidence is good, Arrogance is bad, and humility lets us tell the difference

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, April 29, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation & Invocation Psalm 8 *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #622 “Humble Thyself” *Responsive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Teach In Parables?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 24, 2005

By teaching in parables, Jesus simultaneously revealed truths to his disciples, and concealed truth about himself from those whose hardened hearts had already rejected it.

Isaiah 6:1-10, Romans 11:1-11, Matt. 13:1-3, 10-16 Why Parables? In preparation for today’s homily, I went to Amazon on the internet and punched up all the titles they had with the word “parable” in them. I got about a thousand hits. Next, I requested a listing of all the titles they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Way In

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2003

We rejoice in our Shepherd!

THE WAY IN John 10:1-21 S: Jesus as Shepherd Th: The watch care of our Shepherd Pr: WE REJOICE IN OUR SHEPHERD! ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 10:1-21 six reasons why we rejoice in Jesus our Shepherd. The _____ reason is that Jesus… I. CONNECTS (1-6) II. COMPLETES ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

John In Doubt

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

Trusting in God in times of doubt

John In Doubt Matthew 11:1-5 (February 9,2003) Intro: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Our Promised Messiah

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 4, 2006

Like John the Baptizer we need to be reminded from time to time that Jesus is our promised Messiah.

Jesus our Promised Messiah Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptizer was now in prison for preaching about the Kingdom of God. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus question: “Are you really the Messiah we’ve been waiting for, or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3 NLT) This question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Miracles Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Miracles

Tell Me the Story: The Miracles This is the fifth sermon in the series Tell Me the Story. We have been attempting to introduce you and remind you of who Jesus is and what roles He wants to play in our lives. Today we look at a couple of miracles preformed by Jesus when He was on this earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: *other

Love The World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 18, 2008

In John 3:16, what kind of a world is Jesus talking about that needs saving?

Love the World John 3:16-21 John 3:16 rings out loud and clear, “God so loved the world…” As I have traveled to some of our Free Methodist mission work I have witnessed the suffering of different people. I asked myself, “If God loves the world, why does he allow innocent people to suffer?” In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Since We Have This Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Did you know that you have a ministry calling? Paul is not writing to a group of pastors but to a church. Do you know what your ministry calling is as a member of the Body of Christ? Do you know what to expect as you go out to minister?

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, Bernard L. Brown, Jr., president of the Kennestone Regional Health Care System in the state of Georgia once worked in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor beside the patient’s bed. The patient was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Doing The Impossible Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 25, 2011

Whatever God does He does for our good and for His glory.

“Xtreme Faith: Doing the Impossible” Exodus 14:1-15 This is one of those sections of the Bible where the unfolding drama is exciting; the action is hot and heavy. So let’s get right to it. SCENE 1 – GOD SPEAKS. God tells Moses where to lead Israel. Nothing new; God did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Astonishing Gospel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 24th in my series on the Book of Acts.

“An Astonishing Gospel” Acts 13:4-12 November 18, 2007 Last week, we considered the critical role of the local church in sending out two men, Barnabas and Saul, for the work God had prepared for them. Here, in our passage today, we see reiterated the other absolute essential for Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Thorn In Paul's Side

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 28, 2013

Points out clues from the scripture that point directly to the identity of the thorn in Paul's side

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh There has been much speculation over the centuries about just what Paul meant by his thorn in the flesh. Many have said it was some kind of sin which he just could not get behind him and others have said his thorn in the flesh was the persecution that followed him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Fairness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 13, 2009

In dealing with others is treating them the same way we would want to be treated.

A Messiah of Fairness Text: Matt. 7:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: “To accept people is to be for them. It is to recognize that it is a very good thing that these people are alive, and to long for the best for them. It does not, of course mean to approve of everything they do. It means to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob’s Deception Of Isaac

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2018

Rebekah disguised Jacob to deceive Isaac and seize the family fortune. 4 things caused the deception to work. These 4 are keys to deception, even today!

JACOB’S DECEPTION OF ISAAC Gen. 27:14-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When God Rocks Your Boat 1. In the late ’50s I was ­working construction, leveling the corner of a house that we had jacked about 4 inches above the ground. One of the jacks slipped and the house came down with a loud bang. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Thing (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2018

Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God as well as looking at the differences between the false gospel and the real gospel. Today, I will focus on how Jesus is the real thing and Satan is not.

THE REAL THING (part two) Recap: Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God. We saw God warning his people to not have images of God or to worship idols of wood and stone. And God told them what would happen if they did. He told them they would find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Revelation 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Psalm 36:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ