Sermons on Perceptions:

The Three Givers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

(Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

"Is God Bigger Than We Think?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2015

A sermon about inclusion.

"Is God Bigger than We Think?" Acts 10:1-48 When C.S. Lewis was only about 6 or 7 years old he announced to his father: "Daddy, I have a prejudice against the French." "Why?" asked his dad. "If I knew that," replied Lewis, "it wouldn't be a prejudice." He was right, you know. The point ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Live No Longer As Gentiles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new creation Gentile? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are new creation Gentile. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:17-18 (Amplified Bible) So this I say and solemnly testify in [the name o

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new creation Gentile? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are new creation Gentile. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:17-18 (Amplified Bible) So this I say and solemnly testify in [the name of] the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graceful Waiting Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

If you’re waiting on the promise of God, don’t feel condemned thinking you missed it somewhere. There is, however, a time to examine your heart.

A. The Bible teaches that we are to be overcomers in every arena of life. That means that we are in a fight. The Bible’s says you’re going to have to fight the good fight in order to lay hold on eternal life. B. The term “eternal life” means more than the “timelessness of eternity” when we go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Loved

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

Let us all take out our towels from our drawers and kneel down before others, and serve them as Jesus serves us, by loving them unto the end. Let us each serve our Lord, by serving all people, in the grace of God’s ultimate and sacrificial love.

INTRO One of the neatest gifts I’ve ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: “Blessed to be a blessing” Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scenery From Above.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 30, 2020

When you’re going through an ordeal, maybe mental anguish, or un-forgiveness, or possibly just some harsh words spoken over you or about you. Don’t react.

The Scenery From Above. Luke 19:1-9NKJV When you’re going through an ordeal, maybe mental anguish, or un-forgiveness, or possibly just some harsh words spoken over you or about you. Don’t react. If you can get a heavenly preceptive, about the attack, or the deep internal anguish, then and only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Month Of Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 7, 2020

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to the month of walking in wisdom. One of the specific attributes of life that God clearly requested and commanded we should get is wisdom

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to our month of walking in wisdom. One of the specific attributes of life that God clearly requested and commanded we should get is wisdom. "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding". I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today’s message is centered around Hebrews 5:13-14 as we consider our spiritual maturity corporately and individually.

Last week, we partook of some solid food as we examined apostasy, the falling away from God. Today, I’d like us to unbox a few passages to reflect on our own spiritual maturity. Hebrews 5:13–14 “For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Knowing Your Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 31, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 22

August 28, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:1, 7-14 Knowing Your Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A small commercial plane was carrying only four passengers: a doctor, a trial lawyer, a minister and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Rainbow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of God's Rainbow Covenant, its relevance today, and the restoration of its biblical meaning in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I greet you with the warmth of the love of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us all together in this sacred space. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the bond of His redeeming love. Today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-17

Topics: Reclaiming, Biblical, Rainbow

A Life Of Turning Aside

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 24, 2024

This world is full of distractions and diversions. God wants us to minimize both and spend time with Him. This message is about Satan's purpose for diversions and distractions.

The song we sang said “I’ll praise until my breakthrough. I will praise because I trust you.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that faith and trust, oftentimes, requires patience and it requires endurance. It requires us to be willing to hang in there and continue to do what we know we need to do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-14, Mark 5:33-35, 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 16:25-26, 1 Kings 22:51-53, 1 Peter 1:24, 1 Peter 2:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 17:20-23, Jeremiah 19:3-5, Leviticus 18:21, Exodus 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Wisdom-8(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2025

8 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VIII—1Corinthians 2:1-5(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. CLEANLINESS? A deacon & a soap-maker went for a walk together. The soap-maker said, “What good is your Christian religion? Look at all the trouble & misery of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 Of 8 - Prayer And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002

Discover what the believers pray life says about the believers beliefs.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 7 – Prayer and Church James 5:13-16 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed