Sermons about Preconceived Notions

Solving Big Problems Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 22, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 8,886 views

Gaining insights on how to have the positive outlook it takes to face problems effectively - based on Christ’s healing of the man born blind.

(CEV) As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth. 2 Jesus’ disciples asked, "Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?" 3 "No it wasn’t!" Jesus answered. "But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 4 As ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,541 views

What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011

based on 64 ratings

| 8,953 views

In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 9,378 views

We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Clones Or Discsiples? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

based on 1 rating

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You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you are more interested in making clones of yourself than disciples of Jesus

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sorry I Missed Your Visit Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

based on 90 ratings

| 15,892 views

This is about the idea in Lk.19:44 - the people missed the day of God’s visitation. This sermon talks about missing it when God tries to speak to us for our own good.

Luke 19:28-44 – Sorry I Missed Your Visit Today we are looking at a familiar story from The Life of Jesus. It’s what we call the Triumphal Entry. It tells when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, 5 days before His death on what we call Good Friday, and one week before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Eye Opener

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 21, 2015

| 13,709 views

There are several important eye-openers that we can gain from this miracle that will help give us a positive outlook when we face problems in our lives.

The Eye Opener John 9:1-11 Over the past several weeks we’ve been looking at the miracles recorded in the Gospel of John so that we can see how Jesus’ can make our impossible situations possible. This week, however, I want to skip over the fifth miracle of Jesus walking on water since ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Malchus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 3, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 6,924 views

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#6] MALCHUS John 18:10-11 Introduction: Over the last 6 weeks we have looked at people who had been touched by Jesus. We have seen how when Jesus touches our lives we are changed forever; but I want us to see that sometimes Jesus’ influence in our lives is not ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Used By God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

| 2,149 views

To help us understand about being used, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. We are the vessels that God uses to reach this world for Him.

Paul and his writings, new very well about being used of God. To help us understand, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. Jesus used the word when he described Paul in Acts 19:15. Paul knew he could reach a place of not being used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Want It Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 103 ratings

| 8,613 views

Part 4 of Sermon on Mount Series, who much do you want righteousness?

You Gotta Want it Rev. D.V. Guptill, BCC Oct. 6 1996 Sermon on the Mount #5 Have you discovered that words can’t be taken in isolation. They have to be looked at in their environment. I performed a wedding about ten years ago and it was a miserable day in February, worst storm of the year. Five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Final Words, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 7,199 views

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on the cross.

Intro>D. M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of the service a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you speak of the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus as our teacher and our example.” Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Issue- Love, Sex And Marriage

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Love, sex and marriage- especially for younger people.

The Big Issue? What is the question? When we go to a Christian meeting, we may be hoping to receive answers to our questions. Sometimes we may leave disappointed because what is said seems completely irrelevant to our needs, right here, right now. Why does this happen? It may be because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

"The Working Of His Power" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 3,678 views

We must have the Spirit of Christ, to live the Christ life, to do the work of Christ (#7 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

If you will remember back to our coverage of verse one, you know that Paul called himself ‘prisoner of Jesus Christ’, and then he broke from what he seemed about to say, and began a rather lengthy qualification for that terminology. When we read verses 2-7 we find that he is reiterating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Speaking Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

based on 108 ratings

| 19,383 views

Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Voice

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 9,175 views

We recognize God’s voice best in the scriptures

Knowing God’s Voice November 17, 2002 John 10 The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: *other

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