Sermons on phantom:

A Chance And A Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 6, 2020

Hell is real. Hell is bad. Hell is eternal. But Hell is avoidable. The good news is that through Christ our sins have been paid for. In Christ there is hope.

How many of you believe in Heaven? [Pause.] Dumb question? Well, bear with me. How many of you believe in Hell? [Pause.] How many of you believe that Hell is a real place and not just some concept or metaphor? [Pause.] You would think that the concept or belief in a real Heaven and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 14:6, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Study 7 - Jesus At The Centre Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 8, 2002

Study 7 - St. John`s Gospel and his letters countering false teaching about Jesus

The Jehovah`s Witnesses have vacillated in their teaching down the years between calling Jesus a man, and calling Him a god. It is quite evident that the Bible sees Him as far greater than just a man (although it does see Him as totally and completely Man), and present day Witnesses accept this, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

True Verses False Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002

Part 14 in a series in the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 14 “True Verses False Wisdom” Date: November 3, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James picking up in chapter 3. We have said over and over again, I believe it is worth repeating this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Was One Of Us Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 20, 2006

The creed says Jesus was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Is it really necessary to believe in the virgin birth?

In the TV show thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005

How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

“Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Take Them By The Hand And Lead Them"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2009

a Father’s day message. Stories remind fathers that they are important in leading their children to Jesus, enabling their sons and daughters to know God’s love from their example.

In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2009 Text: Ephesians 6:2,5:16-18 (The Message) Father’s Day “Take Them by The Hand and Lead Them” Two weeks ago, the June 8th cover of Sports Illustrated placed on their cover a 16 year old Bryce Harper with this caption: “Baseball’s Chosen One”. According ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Abort Your Blessing

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

Expect God to perform a miracle in your life

House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker road St. Louis Mo. 63136 Pastor James THOMAS 11/01/2006 Don’t abort your blessing Heb 6:13-15 (KJV) 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Amount (Outline)

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 26, 2008

A good name is to be more desired than great riches, favor is better than silver and gold.

Sermon on the Amount (Outline) Proverbs 22:1 NASB In the Bible, whenever God was instructing His people to do something, He always gave them a detailed procedures, i.e., building the tabernacle, the ark, or the temple. God gave detailed laws that the Israelites were to follow while living in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels In Our Midst Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Angels are everywhere at Christmas time too. When you go back to the first Christmas, almost every major character in the Christmas story has an encounter with an angel

Angels in Our Midst Luke 2:8-20 Natalie Hullander tells the story of her three-year-old son, Zac who was diagnosed with leukemia. Questions for God abounded: “Will God keep Zac safe? Will he be okay?” Zac checked into Hemby Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Invisible People

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 8, 2021

Many are living amonst us who we do not see or take notice of. Thier opinions do not matter. Their history do not matter. They are irrelevant as far as we are concerned. God has called us to change this.

THE INVISIBLE PEOPLE Opening Song # 21 Scripture Reading Jh. 14: 1-4 Closing Song # 506 It is told by the Doctor Luke in chapter 7 and verse 36 of His gospel that one of the Pharisees whose name was later known to be Simon, invited Jesus to eat with him. This may seem a strange occurrence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37, Luke 7:44-48, John 4:7-26, John 9:1-2, James 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

"The Saints Belong To The Soul Keeper”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2020

Theme: All Saints Day. Opening paragraph refers to Luther's reason for posting his thesis on Nov. 1. Jesus has a discussion with the Sadducees about resurrection. A reference to Polycarp & other martyrs. Promise of our own resurrecton.

In Jesus Holy Name November 1, 2020 Text: Isaiah 26:19, Philippians 3:20 All Saints Day, Redeemer “The Saints Belong to the Soul Keeper” Have you ever wondered by Martin Luther chose to post his 95 Thesis on October 31st? It was not by calendar accident that Martin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:19, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

God Of Love, God Of Justice: A Future Heaven, A Future Hell

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

God's works are many in the world and of particular beauty. Yet there is also the proclivity of man toward evil. God allows for free will, which opens the doors to almost any possibility. Which explains why the world is so messed up.

“There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Becoming Y2f Compliant

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

Just as Mario has been struggling with his English, and I have struggled with my Spanish, my guess is that many of you are struggling with learning another language. It’s called the language of evangelism.

Becoming Y2F Compliant As you may know, Beth and I spent the last three years in Mexico City working as church planters. My primary activity was to offer English classes to business people. I taught for a computer company called Silicon Graphics, and also held classes at Pepsi Cola. One day, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: Baptist