Sermons on Perceptions:

Rehoboam: Not Everything Is As It Seems To Be Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message shows how Rehoboam's public life was vastly different that his private life and the problems that this can cause.

Magicians make their living by seemingly altering our perception of reality. Many of these tricks are accomplished through what is known as sleight of hand. The guiding principle of sleight-of-hand, articulated by legendary close-up magician Dai Vernon, is "be natural." A well-performed sleight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Without The Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Fiery trials

1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 1Pe 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1Pe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sound Mind

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

God will give us a sound mind

2Ti 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2Ti 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 2Ti 1:4 Greatly desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men, Take The Lead

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 17, 2013

A sermon on Romans 12:3-8 on service but with an eye on fathers for Father's Day (Outline aand some material adapted from Sermon Central's Jay Mcphearson Title: Live In the Image of God)

HoHum: Austin L. Sorensen once said, "A child is not likely to find a father in God unless he finds something of God in his father." WBTU: How do we view ourselves? How we view ourselves makes a profound difference in our lives. We are held back or succeed based on our self perception. Makes a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Need God?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 13, 2011

Not all godless people are bad. They just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. If being godless is practically an advantage, then why should I need to believe in God?

WHY SHOULD I NEED GOD? Heb 12:16-17 You may be surprised if I tell you that not all godless people are bad. But they just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. In fact, godless people consider themselves a practical people. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Eyes Of My Heart Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to obtain and maintain wisdom.

TITLE: OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART TEXT: PRO. 3:1-7 Prov 3:1-7(KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Rules!

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Jesus wants to rule your life!

Our text teaches us several important lessons. First, we learn about MOST IMPORTANT THINGS through the Holy Bible. If you were to have read the Bethlehem Daily News on that day, you probably would have read articles about political news, financial news, weather news, even sports news. But you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

For James the main concern is simple...to say yes and mean it, or to say no and mean it, is a matter of integrity and character. We shouldn't be double minded. What will it be when you stand before Him?

FRIEND OR FOE? JAMES 5:7 12 James began his letter with a call to persevere...to stand strong under trial...and we saw that holding up through afflictions and difficulties is actually the pathway to maturity. His conclusion opens with the same theme, set in the same context. He encourages us to ...read more

Good Words–thoughtful Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2012

Words can be a powerful force to bring about evil or good. Words can hurt & injure, or words can soothe & heal. Words can mislead, or words can guide. Each of us is responsible for the type of words coming out of our mouth. May this study about good

GOOD WORDS are THOUGHTFUL WORDS PROVERBS 12:25 It has been estimated that a talkative person may speak 30,000 words a day. Thus it would be wise to ask our self an important question, "How do our words, be they many or few, affect others?" Words can be a powerful force to bring about evil or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

My God Rides The Clouds

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2012

MY God Rides the Clouds 1) To save me; 2) To empower me

“MY dad rides a Harley.” You’ll probably never hear my daughters say that. Mr. Stuht’s boys, on the other hand, can make that boast. What is it about Harley bikes that makes many ooh and aah when they find out that the person they are talking to is an owner of one those ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Bred For Bread Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2012

Jesus came into the world to save and satisfy the needs of people. A primary need is hunger -- especially for the things of God. He is the bread for that hunger.

1. I’ve been told that there’s a health-food restaurant out in the northeast with a billboard that says, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign that reads: “Eat here and die happy!” 2. Food is important to us – some more than ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Vision Of The Wheels"

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Ezekiel was a man whose message was one that combined judgment and hope. On the one hand, he was a man gripped by a profound sense of God's holiness, brought about by his visionary experience with God.

"THE VISION OF THE WHEELS" EZEKIEL 1:1 24 Intro The most neglected and difficult prophetic book (subject matter, imagery, symbol system) READ v. 1 14 Before we go any further I'd like to take a look at this man and what brought about his extraordinary life and message. Ezekiel grew up in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:24

God's Word To Singles Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009

Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-41

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist