Sermons on Seeing Beyond:

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020

God can see in you what others can't.

The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Eyeglasses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2021

The Holy Spirit enables us to see clearly through the eyes of God.

Eyeglasses – John 16:7 - 15 Intro: When going on a trip (long or short) we make preparations: we give someone a key to walk through our house to make sure everything is okay, we may put timers on lights so they will come on and go off to make it look like someone is there, we might have someone ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday: Jesus Is Drawn To Those Who Are Saddened.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Apr 12, 2020

Even when we don’t see Jesus, He is there!

Sermon Advent 3 -2020 - Peace - Today is Palm Sunday. - The third day of our Easter Advent, & this day stands for peace. - It marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. - People praised Jesus, shouting Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Yourself!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2020

Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith.

Title: “Taking Life’s Test” Scripture: II Cor. 13:5-6 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 5-10-20 Intro: Life is full of tests. I don’t mean the challenges of relationships, financial shortfalls or health failings. I mean, actual, literal tests! We start taking standardized tests of basic skills in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2021

God sees the evil of the world and creates a plan to rescue his people.

INTRODUCTION • First off, I want to wish everyone a happy 4th of July! • Sometimes when we look at the Bible, particularly at the Old Testament, we tend to think that we humans have progressed, that the things they struggled with are not the same struggles we deal with. • So the tendency is to not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "be" Attitudes 02

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message is on the first beatitude. -- Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shell see God.

THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 02 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Being Faithful?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022

The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Let Me Remember

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 24, 2022

Remember who can see you through, just remember it is the Lord

The book of Lamentations is filled with tears and sorrow. It has been so bad that there are some who referred to it as a paean of pain. A poem of pity, a proverb of tragedy, a hymn of heartbreak, a psalm of sadness, a symphony of sorrow, a story of sifting, a tale of tears, a chant of desolation, a ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Portait Of A Spiritual Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 4, 2022

As we read Psalm 27, we see the heart of a spiritual man

There are a lot of things that people identify with spirituality: • There are some like the Pharisees believe that certain outward observations (washing hands, praying on street corners) were clear evidence of spiritual life. • There are some today who view spirituality as adherence to certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Manifestations Are You Believing?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2021

If it does not match up with the Word then whatever you are experiencing or seeing is iniquity.

Is not ironic that God leads us away from materialism yet in some places He is reported to manifest His presence with gold dust and diamonds? Angels are spiritual beings though they can manifest to haul Lot and his family out of Sodom and cook for Elijah. Yet, in all the manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-25, Isaiah 6:2-3, 1 Kings 17:14-16, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:4-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Jude 1:24, Matthew 24:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Once Upon A Time On A Lake Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2023

Once upon a time on a lake, we see the power of the divine command.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Once Upon a Time on a Lake Luke 8:22-25 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Luke 8 (p) There are some passages or chapters in the Bible that are epically long. For example, Psalm 119 is 176 verses long and has about 2445 words. If I wanted to preach one sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In Your Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2023

"Oh, be careful little eyes what you see."

Psalms 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. If you were to go blind this second, what kind of things would you still see in your mind. Would they bring you comfort or torment? Many of us have things flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches Us A "rock Ballad"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2024

What does it mean to see God as a Rock who saves us?

Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 Let’s all take a moment, maybe even shut our eyes if we are sitting down, and use our imaginations. That’s a great way to start your daily meditation, by imagining a scene from the Scriptures. So let’s all get into our minds a picture of a rock. Not a pebble, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic