Sermons on Perceptiveness:

The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024

God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Loyalty, Revised & Expanded Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 9, 2022

I admit that in 2017 a much shorter version of “Loyalty” was submitted and freely distributed. This lengthier, updated submission was written to give the subject of “Christian Loyalty” a more appropriate reexamination.

Christian Loyalty, Revised & Expanded As an introduction, I would like to admit that in 2017 a much shorter version of “Loyalty” was submitted and freely distributed. This lengthier, updated submission was written to give the subject of “Christian Loyalty” a more appropriate reexamination. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:18, 1 Samuel 22:14, 2 Timothy 1:15, Ezekiel 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"the Amazing Love Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2022

This message came about when I recently had to drop everything in the United States and move to the Philippines to conduct revivals. There, I met a young, lonely, fatherless boy who needed to feel and experience the majestic amazing Love of God.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16-17) (16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him Should not perish but have eternal life." (17) "For God sent not his Son into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8, Psalm 46:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God’s Good News-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 11, 2018

3 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-III—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: There is actual Substance to Jesus’ birth even when surrounded by the worldly traditional trappings. *All those things that comprise the season surrounding Jesus’ birth are fun & exciting!—& nothing is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers, and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message; not the style of delivery. This lesson, identifies a man skilled in the art of preaching, when, not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to Ephesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2025

In the call of wisdom from Proverbs 1:20–33, in three ways, we can see: 1) Wisdom's Cry (Proverbs 1:20–23) 2) Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 1:24-31) and finally: 3) Wisdom's Punishments & Rewards (Proverbs 1:32-33).

Proverbs 1:20-33. [20] Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; [21]at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: [22]"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

641 Attributes Of God Plus 50 Benefits Of Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2008

641 attributes of God and 50 benefits of praise

Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) 1. Praise helps us appreciate all the past, present and future blessings that are given to us in the Holy Spirit. The Lord calls all believers to be intimate with Him and praise facilitates our nearness to God. Praise enables us to come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work Diligently Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Oct 15, 2014

When we understand God's design and heart for our work lives, it becomes something we no longer push through but thrive from. Work is our place of God's provision and a place of witness.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 2 “Work Diligently” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/25/2010 Let’s pray together. Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for Your abundance. Thank You that You are doing above and beyond what we could ask or think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Separation.

II. THE SEPARATION. A. We have already seen the Standard of Deity. B. Sin Debt. 1. Inception of sin. As we have already demonstrated this took place in the angelic realm. 2. Imputed sin. Not only did Satan persuade some of the angels to follow him, but he was the one in the Garden who was working ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2024

God called Gideon a “Mighty Warrior” even when he did not look like he was one. But we must remember that God sees what we do not see and we in turn must trust him and answer the call.

2024 Theme: Never seen before in 2024! To see something we have never seen before requires us to hear the voice of God when it comes to our lives – we need to hear and see God’s intended destiny for our lives. If we listen and open up our hearts to the HS, we will see things never seen before by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fog Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2023

The spiritual fog which has rolled in over the western church and Christian culture and it is rooted in what Paul and David said in the Bible, “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

Series – Reflections from sabbatical! Over the next few months I will be sharing what the Holy Spirit spoke to me during my Sabbatical. Summary from Kathy message last week! Power points 1-4 During my two months of sabbatical - I read and listened to 8 books – meditated thru Psalms and Romans – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18, Psalm 34:7, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

We Never Saw It On This Fashion

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2018

To lesson deals with one of Jesus’ action miracles: the healing of a man with palsy, and his great joy; the criticism of some Jewish leaders, regarding Jesus' claims of divinity; and the marvel of the people, giving glory to God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. We Never Saw Such a Man 2. We Never Saw Such a Multitude 3. We Never Saw Such a Miracle Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “We never saw it on this fashion.” This miracle of the paralytic is mentioned in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ