Sermons on Perspective:

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

"The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit—love (3 Lessons)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2014

A thorough examination of love from a Bible perspective.

Fruit of the Spirit—LOVE (3 lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014 Fruit of the Spirit—LOVE (Part 1) TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 8, 2021

Forgiveness from David's perspective

Forgiveness We are always told to forgive. We wonder is it really possible to forgive, all the evil ever done to us. Some things are done to us so vile, evil, hurtful and despicable. Yet, we are told to forgive and we have to do this because we are obedient children and we love our ...read more

God Is Always Good Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

God's perspective is superior to ours.

God is always good Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His ways! For who can know the LORD's thoughts? Who knows enough to give Him advice? And who has given Him so much that He needs to pay it back? For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, Job 42:1-5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2017

Significance is a matter of perspective—man's versus God's.

Our perception of things is unreliable; we often think we have the right perspective on an issue when in fact we are way off. Tom Wheeler, former CEO of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells a charming story that illustrates this point: He and his wife were driving along an interstate highway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Other

Tips On Being A Callcenter Agent

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

Tips on being a callcenter agent on a CHRISTian's perspective

Tips on being a callcenter agent 1. Top priority: 6-8 hrs. Of sleep per day. If you like to reach your quota, first reach your quota of sleep. Make sure you are always at peak level w/ energy left. 2. Healthy foods/diet only - avoid junk food, eat only foods that are essential for energy, stay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Paradigm For Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2024

A Paradigm is defined as a standard, perspective, pattern, or example.

Bob Proctor, a Canadian author once remarked: “Awareness is the key. We want to become aware, I believe, of our oneness with God, with infinite intelligence. The more aware we become, the more it’s reflected in our results. A lack of awareness is also reflected in our results.” Proverbs 1:5 reminds ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-5, Proverbs 18:2, Romans 1:32, 2 Peter 3:15-16

What Does Your Eye See

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Dec 15, 2007

The choices we make come from our perspective, to make right choices we must look at things from God’s perspective!

LUKE 11:34-36. This may seem like a confusing scripture but I think it is extremely important. I don’t believe that this is talking about our physical eyes notice it says “eye” not eyes. And in verse 35 it says take heed or watch out that the light that is in you is not darkness. This is talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

03 - Life Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 23, 2021

This is the 3rd message in a series called Perspectives and this message is about looking at life with God's perspective, rather than with our own.

Hello and welcome back to another message on ‘Perspectives!’ This is the third message, and today I am dealing with the topic of ‘life’ itself. If you were to say to me, “How is life?” I’d say it’s wonderful, and for that I give praise to God. The question, “What is life?” has been asked by so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:14-15, Philippians 4:11-13, John 10:10, Matthew 10:29-31, Matthew 16:26, Psalm 90:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Genesis 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pain Perspective - Pt. 3 - People, Permanent, And Perfected Pain Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 3 – People, Permanent, and Perfected Pain You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are told in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Future Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

See through the ’now’ to where you are headed. the ’now’ is the vehicle to your destiny. Stop looking at things and start looking through them.

• Brian Houston once said “Christianity is not just about having enough food for your table; it is about having enough food to put on the tables of others” • And he goes on to say that that does not mean literally feeding everyone, but having enough in reserve – time, emotional support, finances, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Is Loving, Why Is There Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 6, 2012

Where is God in the midst of suffering?

If God is Loving, Why is there Suffering? Genesis 3 Man’s Sin causes Suffering and Pain Both Personal Sin And Original Sin God’s Mercy ends suffering and pain God’s Grace replaces suffering and pain Intro Slide Probably the most asked question, in regards to there being a loving God is why is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2011

This sermon examines the last three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed