Sermons on Seeing Beyond:

Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Sermon Vi: Trust God And See The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that we live in a hostile environment challenges Christians to take heart in God's promise of a glorious future and see that He is at work to bring about that which is best for His children both now and forevermore.

TO TAKE HEART AND TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS IS TO SEE THE GLORY OF GOD Going about this business of living, whether it' s one day at a time or while making plans for the future, it often happens thot our routine is interrupted by an unexpected turn of events - ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:38-45

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2016

A study of the book of Job 23: 1 – 17

Job 23: 1 – 17 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might come to His seat! 4 I would present my case before Him, and fill my ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

‘u’ See What I’m Say In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2012

A study in the Gospel of Mark 4: 33 – 34

Mark 4: 33 – 34 ‘U’ See What I’m Say In 33 And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. There were two other Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Look And See If There Be Any Sorrow Like My Sorrow – Focus On Nigeria Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2024

Not all believers are aware of the continuing atrocities against Christians in Nigeria from the hand of wicked Islam. We examine some of this and look at practical issues in martyrdom. We must stand with our fellow Christians being killed and tortured in Nigeria and other nations. Pray for them.

LOOK AND SEE IF THERE BE ANY SORROW LIKE MY SORROW – FOCUS ON NIGERIA There is one certainty in following God, be that 4 000 years ago right up to our current time. It will be a road of sorrow and isolation and persecution. It always has been that way because there is always a war raging. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:4, Galatians 4:29, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Revelation 2:10, Psalm 22:13-14, Psalm 69:2-3, John 15:18-20, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hosea 11:8, Romans 8:17-18, Acts 7:55-56, Acts 7:59-60, 2 Timothy 4:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"all The Light We Cannot See" Lent 4

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2024

The intro. is based on the Netflix movie: "All the Light We Cannot See". Nicodemus heard the words of Jesus, saw the miracles but "could not see the light". Nicodemus believed in his Jewish genetics and goodness. Jesus replaces the rules with Himself

In Jesus Holy Name Lent IV March 10, 2024 Text: John 3:17,18a “All the Light We Cannot See” All The Light We Cannot See is a 2014 novel by American author Anthony Doerr. The novel is set during World War II in the French town of Saint-Malo. It is also a movie on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 3:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can’t Become What You Can’t See

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 21, 2026

Believers live between real sight and coming glory, changed not by striving but by beholding Christ, as salvation moves us toward full vision. If you are forgiven, faithful, and fatigued, your faith has not failed — your heart is longing for glory.

A while back, I noticed something strange about my phone. I was trying to take a picture in low light — nothing dramatic, just an ordinary moment — and what appeared on the screen didn’t quite match what I was seeing with my eyes. The image was flat. Grainy. Faces lost their depth. Colors were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"i Call It Like I See It" --Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Today we must see that even those entrusted with the Kingdom can lose their focus and fail to produce the fruit in the Master’s Vineyard.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:33-45: Remember this is the last week of Jesus’s life (and with conversations like this, it’s not surprising). Do know that everything happened just as God foreordained from before the foundation of the world. Jesus has been challenging the Jewish leaders from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Baptist

We Seek To See The Kindness Of The Lord (Psalm 27:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

It's always been a pet peeve of mine, singing about God's "beauty." It never felt right. But I'd thought I'd better do a word study on it, and what came out from that study was this sermon. "Kindness," not "beauty."

Every so often in life, we find ourselves in a really tricky spot because we've picked up an enemy, for one reason or another. Someone has it out for you. Sometimes, the reasons for that enemy are almost entirely your fault. You picked a fight. You offended someone. You wronged someone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Judging Like Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008

God looks beyond the outward appearance and He wants us to be the same.

James 2:1-10, 14-17 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 The problem with human beings is that too often we judge things by how they appear and miss the bigger picture. We take notice of all sorts of things like what colour people are, where they were born, how they talk, how much money they have, what car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Wonderful Counselor (Christmas Eve 2019)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2022

Have you ever had questions where you wanted answers that were beyond your grasp? Have you ever wanted help beyond anything that you could provide?

THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Text: Isaiah 9:2- 7 Isaiah 9:2-7  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.  (3)  You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Vision Of God In Turbulent Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 7, 2021

How do you see God? Your perception of God determines your response to God. Like Isaiah, we needs a new vision of God during these turbulent times..

A New Vision of God" Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction: The clear vision which Isaiah beheld of the temple is contrast with the Lord declaring that blindness had come upon the Jewish nation, and proclaiming the destruction which would follow. Israel has enjoyed many years of prosperity and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living On Both Sides Of The Veil!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 14, 2013

The removal of any barrier between God and man is made possible by the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and by the Blood of the Ne Covenant we can move beyond the veil into the very presence of the Almighty Father!

Heb 10:19-25 KJV Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 25, 2003

Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person?

Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2 Hebrews 1:1-2 Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person? The claim the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person is the results of the disagreements that exist among scholars, theologians, pastors, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Crook At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist