Sermons on Perceives:

Take Your Faith Into The Voting Booth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2020

We must this November take our faith into the voting booth, and avoid supporting people who would enfeeble the Christian conscience.

Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Course 2020 There are two species of spirit, pneuma in the Greek, and we see the first, the holy variety, in St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians today. Here in chapter 2, Paul has just written about the reward of the just, which we long for: “But, as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

From The Burial Of Jesus To The Empty Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2022

Joseph, the women, Peter.

FROM THE BURIAL OF JESUS TO THE EMPTY TOMB. Luke 23:50-56; Luke 24:1-12. As we drew to the end of Luke’s account of Jesus’ sufferings, we read that Jesus’ acquaintance, and the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things (Luke 23:49). LUKE 23:50-53. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Power, Knowledge And Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Paul prays for the Church, he prays for us, and says God can do more than we ask for or imagine, and he prays for none of the things we may want or expect, nothing even in such categories. He prays we'll have power, knowledge of God and love.

Ephesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Old Testament Names Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

The names of God in Scripture

THE GOD WHO KNOWS ME Psalm 139 What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt and dread at the presence of God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:5

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Bartimaeus Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2018

He believed that this could be his only chance to see again, and he was determined to meet the only one that can make him see again. He had to get Jesus’ attention, so he yelled as loud as he could, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Saturday, October 27, 2012 Jericho (38) Blind Bartimaeus Healed Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Jericho which was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

God Is No Respecter Of Persons

Contributed by David Goering on Feb 6, 2018

Salvation only in Christ

TRUCKERS CHAPEL: TITLE: God is no respecter of persons SCRIPTURE: Romans 2:11 "For there is no respect of persons with God." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that God is no respector persons, and that no sinner can be brought into loving favor with him unless that sinner comes to ...read more

Mother's Day - 4 Characteristics Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

A godly woman should have both heavenly and earthly traits.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most women have 2 or 3 outstanding traits. 2. A godly woman should have both heavenly and earthly traits. 3. The aim is well-roundedness. “That you may be well-rounded and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4, ELT). 4. What does a well-rounded mother produce? Hannah, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God's Attributes Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Humans do not have unlimited abilities (attributes), but possess only an understanding of God’s presence and these abilities.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 137:7-9, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2023

What did Paul teach about the law and faith? Let's look at Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but did not act like a rebel. Instead he cooperated with the Apostles before him. Legalism is Sin & Slavery Where did Paul go to double check his teachings about the law and the Gospel? Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 28, 2023

In 1967, she prayed this prayer, “Father, I give my life to You. Whatever you ask of me, I accept. Just teach me to follow Jesus and to love as He loves.” The fire quickly spread, even to other Christian denominations.

On Tesco's brand of Tiramisu dessert, printed on the bottom of the box, it says, “DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.”1—(too late!) I want to consider how the Holy Spirit has a way of turning things upside down. Like in the Acts of the Apostles in our First Reading, the devout Jews from every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

"I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21, Leviticus 19:15, Exodus 18:21, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Scripture Says About Soulmates? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2023

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate.

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate. The truth is our soul mate is simply who we marry. According to scripture when we are united with our spouse, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:6, Matthew 19:29

The Study Of The History Of The End Of The World, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 31, 2023

The Study Of The History Of The End Of The World, Part 1

Deep within their hearts and minds, a significant number sense that the world is careening towards something that is both catastrophic yet wondrous all at the same time. Not exactly sure of what that is, many attempt to get a handle on this feeling of apprehensive expectation by conceptually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted?

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Nov 14, 2020

The real reason God rejected Cain’s Sacrifice

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted Genesis 4:1-7 Cain Murders Abel (Luke 11:51; Heb. 11:4; 12:24) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God