Sermons on Reality:

A Visionary View Of Remembrance Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2023

Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks.

A Visionary View of Remembrance Sunday Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks. The Bible tells us in Psalm 105:1-8: "Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Galatians 5:1, Deuteronomy 31:6, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Through Christ John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024

John 16:33 encapsulates the reality of the challenges we face in this world and the ultimate victory we have in Christ. As we delve into this passage, let's uncover the profound peace, assurance, and hope that Jesus offers to every believer.

Overcoming Through Christ John 16:33 John 16:33 (NLT): "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." Introduction Today, we gather to explore a powerful and comforting ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Meaninglessness

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible rejects the idea that all is meaningful. It stresses the reality of the meaningless, for the more we know of this reality, the more we will strive to avoid it and stay on the road of meaningfulness.

Pastor W. Robert McClelland had to endure the painful experience of hearing his grown son curse God and cry out in angry rebellion at Him. His son had worked hard for congressman Jerry Litton in his senatorial campaign. When the polls closed that Tuesday night and Litton come through with an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inhabited By The Big G

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003

Learn the reality of the fact that God lives on the inside of us.

Inhabited by the Big G The Reality of God-in-me 1/22/03 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hell

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Hell is a reality within God’s created order.

Passion/Palm Sunday March 27, 1994 Sermon: "Hell" Rev. David Anderson Matt. 13:49-50; Zech.9:9-10; Philp.2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39 Sermon ~ “Hell” Matthew 13:49-50 + + + Our Lord spoke about the doctrine of hell, and often, even as we read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Lutheran

A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The trials of life will reveal the reality and depth of our faith.

It Took a Miracle: A LESSON IN FAITH 07/13/97a BBC John 4:46-54 INTRODUCTION The key ingredient to a proper understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is faith. The Word clearly teaches us, You shall be saved by grace through faith..." Faith is the channel in which we come to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Jesus Really Forgive Me?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

A study in the reality of the forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus

Will Jesus Really Forgive Me? Luke 23:29-43 March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday - Morning Message Introduction This week as I was preparing for this message I was looking at the hymnal, something we don’t do much of here because we have the technology of the projection system. As I looked at the pages I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with the reality that forgiveness is a choice on all levels.

Forgiveness 10/13/02 GNLCC 1 Samuel 25:1-30 Matthew 6:9-15 Forgiveness is one of the most precious ingredients needed in building loving and lasting relationships. Let’s suppose for a moment you were the owner of a store and your product was bottles of forgiveness. What marketing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, 1 Samuel 25:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer For Enlightment

Contributed by Alexander John on May 19, 2005

paul praying for the ephesians that they may see the spiritual realities

Prayer for enlightenment Ephesians 1.15-23 Paul desired the Ephesian Christians to understand what great wealth they had in Christ. In the prison prayers of Paul Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Yellow Brick Road

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008

Discovering the Reality of Life from Dorothy and her friends

“Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009

The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 15, 2010

A sermon examining the tragic reality of false followers of Christ.

FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The closest companions betray Christ because of the reality of life.

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal of Christ Over the last few weeks we have been examining snapshots of Jesus’ ministry. In particular moments that took place in Jerusalem and around the temple. Today is Palm Sunday. A day that we remember the parade that occurred when Jesus and his followers ...read more

Denomination: Congregational