Sermons on Reality:

The Reality Of Christmas

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

2005 Christmas Sermon

I begin this morning with two views of Christmas. View number one: My husband and I had been happily (most of the time) married for five years, but hadn’t been blessed with a baby. I decided to do some serious praying and promised God that if He would give us a child, I would be a perfect mother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Demonstrate The Reality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2006

Sermon for Resurrection Sunday that explains why the resurrection is so important.

The Reality of the Resurrection By Kenny McKinley Text: Multiple Scriptures (Read Matt. 28:5-6) Christianity stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection Christianity would be no different than any other religion. Oh sure there would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survivor Reality Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

This is from a series of sermons entitled "Tube Theology" I examined theological undertones in popular TV shows. The survivor shows are full of theological teaching.

This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. TUBE THEOLOGY: SURVIVOR REALITY Jay Robison LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Check Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

One reason so many Christ-followers leave such a lousy legacy is because we wear masks. We need to learn to live with no masks. God wants me to be the real deal. My family and friends need me to be authentic. This is needed especially in the home.

When I help a family with a funeral, I sit with family members and ask questions like, “How did your dad or mom impact your life?” Afterwards, I sometimes wonder, “What will my boys say about me someday? Will they say that they love Jesus more because of me? Or will they love Jesus less because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 12, 2005

This is the first sermon of the series Heaven Or Hell. This Message deals with the resurrection of the unjust.

Acts 24:15 (KJV) And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. This is part one of a two part sermon. Heaven or Hell. I have good news and I have bad news. I have decided to give the bad news today ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

The Reality Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 12, 2005

This sermon is the second sermon in the series titled Heaven or Hell. This sermon deals with the resurrection of the Just.

“The Reality of Heaven” There are 582 references to Heaven in the Bible in 550 different verses. Acts 24:15 (KJV) And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Matthew 25:34 (KJV) Then shall the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

THE REALITY OF HELL.

THE REALITY OF HELL REV. 14:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THERE IS A VAST POPULATION WHO CANNOT DISTINGUISH WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS FANTASY. FOR SOME, ALL OF LIFE IS JUST MAKE BELIEVE. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE VALIDITY OF GOD, ON THE CONTRARY, THEY VIEW HIM AS A FICTITIOUS FAIRY TALE CONJURED UP BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Or Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005

It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reality Check

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 15, 2005

What does it take to keep us going in the right direction, a reality check, an attitude adjustment, or a wake up call? Which will it take for you?

REALITY CHECK There is three things that the Church needs this morning and that is; 1. A reality check (Refire and refocus on the things having eternal concerns. 2 Cor 13:55 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reality Of Hell Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2004

The doctrine of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines of Scripture. An adaptation of a sermon by Mark Ainsworth found on SermonCentral.com.

THE REALITY OF HELL Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series Sermon #5 Revelation 20:11-15; Selected Scriptures The Doctrine of Hell is so misunderstood and misrepresented today that most people’s only thought of it is using it as a curse. We watch society’s cartoon-portrayals of hell and laugh, We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Repentance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004

All of the transforming power of Jesus flows to a heart that is repentant and turns from a life of sin

The Reality of Repentance Luke 7:36-50 October 31, 2004 Introduction A young boy about nine years old went with his parents to Europe one summer. Part of their tour was visiting the great old cathedrals of the past. As he would visit cathedral after cathedral he saw the massive stained glass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Realities Of Covenant Series

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! He found a man considered barren by biological analysis and made promises to last a thousand generations! This covenant became

Memory verse: Acts 13:26 "Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent". Background: God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible