Sermons on Reality:

Devoted To Doing Good

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 10, 2010

Your spirit will be formed by something; you cannot escape this reality. But you can have a say in the matter of what shape your spirit takes.

DEVOTED TO DOING GOOD September 12, 2010 Isaac Butterworth Titus 3:3-8 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raise And Build The Kingdom Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2017

Nehemiah was led by the Lord to do self-examination, then examined the ground realities of the Field, then he build up the team before rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah(God Comforts) 2:1-5 Self –examination The first chapter narrated about a great personality known as Nehemiah. He was a cup bearer- advisor, servant, trust worthy official, privilege to choose the food and drinks for the Royal. His self examination lead to see his own heart ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Jack Story?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 4, 2022

This message is about our self-fulling prophecies - how the stories we create in our minds often becomes the reality in which we live.

What Is Your Jack Story? Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33; Proverbs 18:21; Hebrews 11:1 The title of my message this morning is “What Is Your Jack Story?” Let me start by telling you a jack story. “There was a traveling salesman who got stuck one night on a lonely country road with a flat tire ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Proverbs 18:21, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Accountability

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018

The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God, and will one day have to bow before Christ.

CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTABILITY Study Text: Romans 14: 9 - 13 Introduction: - The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God (Rom. 3:9-19), and will one day have to bow before Christ (Phil. 2:9-11). - Jesus said, “From everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Table For Two!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 30, 2019

This sermon is about the reality of being able to sit with Jesus enjoy a meal with Our Shepherd in the midst of all our enemies – the world, the Devil and the flesh.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6; John 10:10-11; 1 Peter 5:8 Theme: Table for Two! This sermon is about the reality of being able to sit with Jesus enjoy a meal with Our Shepherd in the midst of all our enemies – the world, the Devil and the flesh. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:10-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 13:24-30, Galatians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Is Risen! Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 6, 2015

The resurrection of Christ is not simply a philosophical idea whereby His Spirit lives on in our memories. It is a reality of history. But what does this mean to us today?

Christ Is Risen! 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. In this chapter, Paul is dealing with the issue of the resurrection of the dead. Some in the church at Corinth were teaching that there was no physical resurrection of the dead. • The Sadducees taught this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Moses Standing In The Breach

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2014

We look at the reality of Hedges, the crucial need for intercessors, the five things that hindered Moses' intercession, and the five arguments he used to prevail with God.

MOSES STANDING IN THE BREACH Exodus 32:7-14, 32. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill’s girlfriend, Karen, got a job at a local hardware store. Karen told Bill, "The owners don't want us hanging out with our friends. If you stop by, tell them you're my brother." 2. On Bill’s first visit, he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hell And Destruction

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 31, 2014

The Bible speaks of two distant places one (heaven) is talked of by men often, but the other (hell) is rarely mentioned and the reality of it goes ignored by man.

Hell and Destruction Proverbs 15:8-11 Mention: Isaiah 5:14 Hell hath enlarged herself and opened her mouth without measure Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord The Bible speaks of two distant places the one heaven is imaginable by all of mankind, but few even entertain that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Face In A Dark Place Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019

The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

"God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Isaiah 58:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Mighty God Sermon Iv: The Church Empowerd To Do God's Will Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges the Christian Church to see the opportunities around them to do good and in that way bring about change for the better.

MAY "WE THE CHURCH" D0 GOD'S WILL AS EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT On our way home from one of five weeknight revival services, one of our kids blurted out, "Whose idea was this business of going to church every night!" Guess who raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Mighty God Sermon V: Trust Him For Good In All Things Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians to stay focused on the good that God is up to in and through the lives of those who belong to Him in Christ.

WE THAT LOVE THE LORD TRUST HIM TO WORK FOR OUR GOOD IN ALL THINGS While I was taking a rest break in the family room at the hospice facility, I was asked if I was waiting for someone to die . My response elicited a puzzled look from the one asking the question, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-32

The Final Judgment And The Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The reality of the final judgment and the lake of fire should awaken us to the seriousness of eternity. God is just and will judge righteously, rewarding the faithful and punishing the unrepentant.

THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND THE LAKE OF FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 9:27, Daniel 7:9-10, Romans 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION The Bible speaks clearly about a coming day of final judgment when all humanity will stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Suffering And The Panacea Of Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 21, 2025

When in Jesus' ministry of healing and teaching, he addresses the reality of the suffering that we experience and solves the root problem of our suffering - sin.

It’s not uncommon for people to ask the question, “why do bad things happen to good people?” Or to state it another way, “if God is good, why do bad things happen?” It can sometimes feel like the worst things in life happen to some of the best people. At times it can feel like God is out to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist