Sermons on Realness:

Mark #8: Uncommon Sacrifice Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 10, 2001

This sermon inspires the greatest sacrifice of all, the sacrifice of self to Jesus Christ through which we can find real life.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #8: Uncommon Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-17 August 12, 2001 Intro: A. [Will You Wash My Dishes?] Sometimes we get a distorted idea about what love is. One night, a man decided to show his wife how much he loved her. After dinner he began to recite romantic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Within! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

It is one thing to accept what Christ has done for us - but quite another thing to experience our salvation as personal and real.

"The Battle Within" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 3 Text: Gal. 5:16-17; Rom 7:21-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 9, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Galatians 5:16-17 "So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-23, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Truth About Betrayal

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001

The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

"The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Loss PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God meets us in every pain with real comfort, inviting us to receive his presence and share that comfort with others in their suffering.

There are weeks when our hearts feel thin. We sit at kitchen tables and stare at cold coffee. We stand in hospital halls and count ceiling tiles. We scroll through old texts, listening for a voice that no longer answers. Grief sits quietly in the corner like an unwelcome guest. Worry hums like an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Topics: Loss, Story, Comfort

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In this message we will learn from Elisha and his servant how to overcome fear. (Real People True Stories - part three)

"DON’T BE AFRAID" TEXT II KINGS 6:8- 23 On summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling the mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

As we look at the life of Solomon we will be challenged to finish strong and to go the distance. (Real people True Stories - part four)

"SOLOMON, FINISHING STRONG - A GOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desires.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 30, 2024

A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face...

Desires. Psalm 42.1-3MSG A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face. They don't want only to read about Him, have head knowledge of Him, talk about Him, and pay homage to Him on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Lifted Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Hears My Song

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025

You were created for more than success, noise, and survival. Discover the God who awakens your longing for something real.

(When the Soul Remembers God) There are moments in life when the noise finally settles… and the questions we’ve kept buried begin to rise. Maybe it happens late at night when sleep won’t come. Maybe during a long commute when the mind has too much room. Maybe in a moment when everything looks fine ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 34:18, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

His Faithfulness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We look at the fruit of faithfulness and see how this characteristic of God becomes a powerful witness to the fact that God is real and He is in us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Few years ago held special service to try and reach those outside the church. One of highlights was this song. Words come from a person outside church looking for something. Ev’ry night I say a prayer, In the hopes that there’s a Heaven, But ev’ry day I’m more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Needs A Team (Spiritual Olympics)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Oct 18, 2000

Spiritual Olympics; Part Two Everybody Should Be Part Of The Team; Let there be real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church.

Spiritual Olympics; Part Two Everybody Should Be Part Of The Team; Let there be real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose 1 Cor. 1:10 Intro: · Of all the Olympic events of the past week , the team event that encouraged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Baspheme Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

It’s not saying you don’t like the Holy Spirit – learn the real truth about the blaspheme of the Holy Spirit.

I have a recurring dream – a nightmare, really. It takes three forms – at least one of which I’m sure you are familiar. In the dream I am either going to school, going on stage, or going on the air reporting the news on TV. In each case I arrive at my destination with no idea what I am supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Was In The Stable?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002

This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

“What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 13, 2003

11th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." At the trial of Jesus, the question of his real identity seems to be one everyone’s mind.

CSI Theme song "Who Are You" normally on the show "who are You" refers to the perpetrator, but sometimes it refers to the victim, this morning as we look at our Scripture text the crime has not yet occured--Jesus is about to be unjustly killed, but the question "who are you seems to be on ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Reality? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 20, 2014

We often rely on our senses and even our emotions to tell us what’s real. Paul, as he begins the letter to the Ephesians, tells of a reality more real than you have ever known, with advantages far greater than anything this age has to offer, all in Jesus.

If I asked you the question: “how do you know something is real?” you might say something like: “It’s real if I can experience it with my senses.” Our idea of the “realness” of something is tied to what our brains tell us based on the information gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel