Sermons on Rearview Mirror:

What Punctuation Mark Best Describes Your Life?

Contributed by L. Durham on Oct 18, 2000

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer. Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2011

The Church at Laodicea is a church termed "Lukewarm" by our Lord - and obviously shows the signs of "Complacency". Many a congregation have fallen into this trap.

The Complacent Church Revelation 3:14-19 * The story is told of a preacher going to his deacon chairman and asking, “Do you think the problems we face in the church is tied to ignorance & apathy?” After a moment the man replied, “I don’t know & I don’t care.” * Today we look at the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Your Own Face: James 1:19-27

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 6, 2011

James tells us about being doer’s of the word, how do we respond?

James 1:19-27, Your own face. An elderly gent who got on a plane from Christchurch to Melbourne, this gent was off to visit his grandkids and was very excited as this was his first overseas trip he had not slept much the night before and he sat down he sat next to an immaculately dressed young man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Committed Through Doing!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Sep 16, 2010

A Strong and Encouraging word on real Commitment and Dedication. Christianity was never intended to be made up of Spectators only.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011

The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Church Attendance

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005

Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spiritual Malfunction

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Trading Places

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Oct 13, 2014

What makes up your identity? Sanctification is a process that God wants to use to refine you. You'll find your identity there.

In general, selfies tell a false story about us. They’re just a moment captured, not the whole picture. They’re misleading. Who we see in the mirror isn’t what others see. They’re as good as we want them to be. We can re-take them until we get it perfect. (not that I would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitudes: You Have To Dig...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Your attitudes can be a big part of the battle of life. Little things matter, we are a sum total of our attitudes and choices... Anyone can cry?

YOU HAVE TO DIG... LET US STUDY ATTITUDE APPROACH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder comes from Bruce Ball. I take a shovel to church with me... TEXT: Psalm 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: I. MY FRIEND, WE HAVE TO DIG, AND SOMETIMES DIG ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James 1:19-22 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Be doer's of the Word

Last Chapter we learned that our faith will be tested through trials that God allows in our lives to make us strong in our faith—lacking nothing in this life. James taught us that we can come to God in faith when we lack the wisdom needed as we face such things. And God promises to impart his ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021

10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Yours!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 1, 2013

Notice, His divine power...The power of Jesus Christ gives every believer a source of sufficiency and perseverance. In verse 2 &3, Peter is speaking of more than just human knowledge, he’s writing of a strengthened form of knowledge implying a larger, mor

It’s Yours! 2 Peter 1:2-3NKJ Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. (2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal