Sermons on Real Connection:

The Red Seas Of Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The Red Sea that stood between the Israelites and deliverance was both real and frightening. But often just as real and just as frightening are the "Red Seas" we encounter in our Christian life.

THE RED SEAS OF LIFE "By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned." Hebrews 11:29 "When Moses and his people from Egypt’s land did flee" Their enemies behind them, and in front of them the sea, God raised the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Without Escape

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

Real freedom does not come from escaping your circumstances, or from being able to do whatever you want; real freedom is the power to live in obedience to God.

Do you feel free? Or do you sometimes feel trapped? No way out, all the exits boarded up? Ever feel that all your obligations and responsibilities have tied you down, that all you’re doing is marching to someone else’s music, responding to someone else’s demands, all the time doing what you have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016

Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 17, 2007

As you examine this sermon you will be challenged to consider the "real" Lord of your life.

A few years ago there was a television series entitled “Who’s The Boss?” The show was about a man named Tony who worked for a lady named Angela. The subtle plot behind the show raised a question. The question, who is the real boss? Was it Tony? (or) Was it Angela? I’m sure the show was inspired by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Hope Expressing Hope

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

This text is troubling because it doesn’t seem to connect, but when you dig in it has a beautiful message of praying for the nations.

Experiencing Hope/Expressing Hope (Mark 11:1-24) Sometimes we have a conception that people who approach life in a lighthearted manner don’t take things seriously enough. We often believe that they don’t care about things, that they have a kind of laize faire approach toward life, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Class: Healing Damaged Emotions Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The healing of damaged emotions is connected to the soul and spirit of a person. Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life.

Pursue Class: Topic: Healing Damaged Emotions PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry PP#2: Summary of Ken Fish and Putty’s Integrated model of healing: See chart! PP#3: Resources for this message! PP#4: My Story of having damaged emotions and how God healed me! (It was a process) PP#5: Class: Pursue – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, John 5:1-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024

Unknown people of significance are the real heroes for many kings, kingdoms and presidents.

“David’s Mighty Men” “A band of brothers” Thesis: Unknown people of significance are the real heroes for many kings, kingdoms and presidents. The sacrifice of the nobodies is critical to the victorious wins in battles, their selfless sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Chronicles 11:9-47, 2 Samuel 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bislett Effect

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Namaan Is An Island - He Thinks!

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Feb 16, 2003

Namann’s real problem wasn’t leprosy, was it?

Namaan was a powerful man. He was a leader – the chief commander of the army of Aram – a country that today we know as Syria. He was a military man - someone who was used to giving orders and having them followed – a person who expected things to be done his way and without any questions asked – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Williams on Mar 23, 2002

We see here the stages in a real work of God in revival

Nehemiah 7v1-8v18 Revival Introduction After a long, hard struggle for the abolition of slavery, William Wilberforce finally won the victory in 1807. On the evening of the 22nd February 1807, news was brought to him of the victory. Wilberforce turned to his old friend Henry Thornton and said ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

Truth is: 1. A person 2. Real 3. Eternal

Truth has fallen on hard times. In a Barna research poll that was just completed this month, several troubling facts came to light about where the American public is intellectually and spiritually. The poll examined several different beliefs and found that, “most adults reject the notions of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness