Sermons on Pretend:

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013

Restoration, is still paramount in the deep south, in a diaspora, that practiced redistribution of wealth and sinned against God, when they took, from their neighbors, and falsely claimed lands and properties that did not belong to them.

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-30

Denomination: Friends

What's Weighing You Down?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 29, 2013

To share that we need to unload un-needed weight from our lives and hand it over to Jesus.

I Believe in life we have many things that weigh us down and more times than not, they are things that we can easily let go of but we tend to hold on to them with dear life, weighing ourselves down so much that moving forward is non-existent and almost unachievable in our minds. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Great Grace #4: Meaningful Mentors, False Followers And Hurtful Hypocrites Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 25, 2013

In every church, you will find the good, the bad and the ugly: Meaningful Mentors (good), False Followers (bad), and Hurtful Hypocrites (ugly). Which one are you?

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #4: MEANINGFUL MENTORS, FALSE FOLLOWERS AND HURTFUL HYPOCRITES INTRO TO TOPIC: The Book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in the Roman Province of Galatia. His purpose in writing was to confront legalism in the church, and to teach the Good News ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-16

Denomination: *other

Surrendering Our Speech Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 4, 2012

This sermon is about surrending our speech, the bad language, but also the lies, gossip and name calling. It points out surrender of speech also includes encouraging words, and building others up.

Five weeks ago we began speaking about Surrender. We learned what God wants from us. The first thing, and essentially if you think about it, the only thing He wants from us. Everything else about having a life of faith, leading a holy life and being a follower of Christ, comes from fully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Restorer Of Hope Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2018

God is a Giver of life and a restorer of hope. Crisis in life pushes us to look up to God and help us know Him in ways we cannot otherwise.

We will continue our look at the ministry of Elisha in 2 Kings 4. • His ministry, in many ways, parallels that of Elijah in terms of the miracles that he performed. • The author penned down these miracles to show us that Elisha did indeed receive that double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Plugged In?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

This message was given in a very public setting when our church met on a Sunday morning, not in our building, but at the local public park, inviting all at the park to join us in worship.

Did you notice and really comprehended the words of the songs we sang earlier? All these songs dealt with seeking and longing to touch and to connect and be used by and with Jesus. Do we long to be with Him? To we seek to be connected with the Almighty? Do we really have power to live the life the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018

Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 30, 2008

From a 2008 series of messages on Romans.

Romans - God’s Glorious Gospel A Word to the Hypocrite Romans 2:17-29 * Turn with me to Romans 2 and we’ll read verses 17-29. Today’s message is one which can be disturbing, if we embrace the truths contained in the text. Paul has just completed a message on God’s judgment being based on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

A King-Sized Comforter

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 21, 2017

Moments before Jesus' arrest, the Lord took time to explain to his disciples the coming Holy Spirit. For those followers of Jesus and for us, the Holy Spirit reminds us that God is for us, God is with us, and God is in us.

John 14:15-21 A King-sized Comforter Jesus shares today’s scripture with his disciples over the Last Supper. He knows his arrest is imminent, that he will soon be nailed to a cross, so all of his words here carry a weighty importance. He wants to reassure his disciples, to help them to keep going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 John 2:1, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Bible Reading Habit Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover there is a better way to build a better Bible reading habit, all by redirecting our emotions and rewards.

Today’s we are looking to build a Bible Reading Habit. And let’s confess there is not a man alive who couldn’t do better in this area. But let’s address the facts. And there are two on your page today I want you to notice. First, as many of you know, The Bible is the best-selling, least read, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Then I Will Teach

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

13th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:13 3/29/18 (Maundy Thursday) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #13) THEN I WILL TEACH “There are too many hypocrites in the church!” How many of you have heard that statement? How many believe it’s true? How many of you would confess to being a hypocrite? (Pause) Strictly speaking, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus With Great Expectations

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus said we can expect to do greater things than He.

Following Jesus with Great Expectations Scripture: John 14:12-14 (KJV) John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Having Done All, Stand Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 29, 2020

Not unlike other churches within the first century, Thessalonica faced much adversity and opposition. They were relentlessly attacked for their faith in Christ. However, Paul encouraged them to remain steadfast in the faith, standing firmly for the Lord.

Having Done All, Stand 1 Thessalonians 2: 14-16 It has been a few weeks since we began to study this powerful letter to the Thessalonian church. Our last encounter revealed Paul encouraging the church to be an imitator of Christ rather than a pretender of the faith. He exhorted them to a life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do With This Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 24, 2022

The believer, US, is to be equipped and ready to proclaim the good news. The good news that Jesus is alive, and He brings peace to all, and it is why we come to this place, to study and worship – to be equipped - then to be ready to go outside this place and share the truth!

What do we do with this Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Luke 24:13-53 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the most pivotal event in the Christian faith -- The proof that our future is assured because our Savior, Jesus, is alive -- It is why we celebrate Easter – it’s why we rejoice (He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the significance of the empty tomb as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, providing hope and gratitude to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Empty Tomb, Resurrection Hope, Easter Morning

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming