Sermons on Perceptive:

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 9 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. ... Now in Chapter three, we see James is discussing wisdom and understanding, and once again, he makes the conclusion that just l

THE ACTIVITY OF WISDOM JAMES 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. As such, what we have is the most basic and foundational principles on a variety of issues. A couple of weeks ago, we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Graveyard To The Mission Field

Contributed by Renato Benitez Estabillo on Apr 23, 2010

This account recorded by Mark, is a wonderful demonstration of the power of God to cleanse and forgive men and women, who have sunken to the darkest depths of sin. Transformed from being a demoniac to being an evangelist.

FROM THE GRAVEYARD TO THE MISSION FIELD • INTRO: • This account recorded by Mark, is a wonderful demonstration of the power of God to cleanse and forgive men and women, who have sunken to the darkest depths of sin. • Let’s take a closer look at this account, and learn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

To Put God First Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your first decision to follow Jesus should influence every other decision you make in life.

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:13-14, NLT “If any of you wants to be my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023

To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-51, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering Power Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 6, 2023

What happens when we encounter the Power of God?

Introduction • Expound on the text. • Power-filled ministries are so needed today. I. Luke 4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. A. a lot is going on in Luke Chapter 4. 1. V. 1 – Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 4:1-44, 1 Kings 8:1-11, Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Words Without Knowledge

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Job began to speak in great detail about his current circumstances and about God. These words had no knowledge of God and brought a misunderstanding or wrong understanding about God. It revealed a lack of comprehension about God.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge?” Job 38:1 Darkens counsel means to confuse an issue by introducing irrelevant or ill-founded considerations about God. Job began to speak in great detail about his current ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

The Existence And Presence Of Almighty God, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 16, 2023

The presence and personal interest of God in the affairs of His creation is evident to those who have eyes to see (Romans 1:18-22). He gives us proof of His existence, regardless of the world's blindness to the obvious.

As the days draw nearer to the promised return of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-15), we are told in Scripture that humanity will not welcome Him with open arms, but will instead grow more hateful towards Him, doing everything possible to resist His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-18, John 1:1-4, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24, Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Your Mountain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

You are never too old to have a mountain.

A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A MOUNTAIN 1. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Josh. 14:12). 2. What is your mountain? a. Job. b. Sports. c. Family. d. Money. e. Fame. f. God’s plan. 3. You are never too old to have a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Ephphatha!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018

Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Get Behind Me, Satan

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2018

Jesus says that the Son of Man MUST suffer greatly...

24B. Talk about anti-climactic: Peter’s inspired answer that Jesus is “The One,” (the Messiah), through whom God will accomplish all that he promised is followed by the rebuke of, “Get behind me, Satan.” e.g. A married lady went out shopping one day and when she returned home she brought with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:24-35

Denomination: Catholic

Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? - Lesson 2 - What Constitutes A Good Self-Image? Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020

Are People Basically Good or Basically Bad?

WEEK 1 LESSON I. WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD SELF-IMAGE? QUESTION: Are People Basically Good or Basically Bad? (Gen 1:26-27) ________________________________________________________________________ QUESTION: Can People Improve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Worth In The Sight Of God (Longer Sermon)

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different and sometimes we feel that our self-worth isn't of much value But Jesus soon puts that right!

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different. Some of us even fail to recognise our worth, the world is very good at putting us down - More often than not, it simply ignores us. In this kind of world a sense of our own self-worth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

It Shall Be Seen

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

IN THE MOUNT OF THE LORD IT SHALL BE SEEN

GENESIS 22:1-19 IN THE MOUNT OF THE LORD IT SHALL BE SEEN 14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. 1. THE PERCEPTION OF ABRAHAM. 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

“living With Loudmouths”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“Living With Loudmouths”

2 Samuel 16:1-14 “Living With Loudmouths” I. David's Derision - Shimei was of the house of Saul. A. His words were Passionate words. 5 Shimei came forth, and cursed still as he came. B. Public words - 6 And he cast stones at David, C. Provoking words 7 Come out, thou bloody man, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Naaman

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

NAAMAN

2 Kings 5:1-19 NAAMAN I. NAAMAN'S CONDITION. 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. A. It was A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Holiness