Sermons on Sight Restored:

Protecting The Unity Of The Church

Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021

The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When A Brother Comes Home!

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015

What should the Church do when a brother/sister repents and comes back to the Lord?

SERMON: When a Brother Comes Home! TEXT: 2 Cor. 2:7-8. The sinner repented so Paul instructions how to welcome him back home. 1. “FORGIVE him.” True forgiveness is letting go of any desire for revenge! 2. “COMFORT him.” Comfort means, “call him near, invite, invoke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Continues Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Peter restored, the story continues

The Story Continues Read John 21:15-19 John 21:15-19 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love (Agape) me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love (phileo) you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Been Robbed?

Contributed by Markiet Lewis on Dec 28, 2012

Well when you see something stolen other than your furniture, jewelry, and earthly things of value. When you see that someone has come and stolen your joy, when you see that someone has come and stolen your praise, you need to call the police but not your

First giving honor to God the great head of our lives, to this very honorable Pastor, pulpit platform, to this very fine church, officers, members, visitors, and friends. It’s good to be here. It’s good to be in the house of the Lord one more time. We don’t tend to hold you to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Joel: The Day Of The Lord Comes! Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Why did any of the prophets even bother warning people? They did so for the same reason God gives us the gift of time: so that everyone has the opportunity to repent and come back to God.

Major News from Minor Prophets Joel: The day of the Lord comes! Very little is known about Joel. His name means “Jehovah is God” (Jo-el). His life does not parallel any of the twelve other people named Joel in the Old Testament. Besides being identified as the son of Penthuel at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I React To Sin? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2011

There are two seemingly automatic reactions to seeing sin in the life of someone else. One is to avoid them. The other is to judge. In Galatians 6 we begin to see a third alternative. It's harder, but much more loving and effective.

The main theme of Galatians is about whether legalism, in the form of the Jewish law, is required for a Christian. Paul’s answer is an emphatic “no!” Legalism, in general, is superimposing an external set of rules or expectations on yourself or others—even Biblical rules or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Refuge

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 18, 2011

Why start a new church, there's plenty around?

Refuge By: Pastor Jeff Pearce Intro: What is Refuge? 1: A place a) somewhere to go and seek shelter b) safe haven for protection c) a special place for the seeker to find satisfaction Point: Almost everyone at one time or another in there lives seek a refuge from something or someone. My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Other

Rejoice With Me Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Salvation, restoration, joy

REFORCE WITH ME Luke 15: 1-10 (p740) July 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever communicated something to someone and you were really excited about it, but they miss the point ENTIRELY?!!! I thought of this story... On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why So Sad?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes God's desire and provision for our Joy.

Why so Sad? REFLECTION: Jesus clearly claimed that one purpose of His coming was to bring a fulfilling and abundant life to His disciples (John 10:10) ye most of us stumble along the narrow road too often defeated and dejected. We often excuse such attitudes by citing our circumstances, whether ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Supermodel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Appearance

Text: Titus 2:1-10, Title: Supermodel, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/12, AM Opening illustration: Erika’s cousin Nikki Background to passage: in this letter to Titus, the young pastor at Crete, Paul includes a list known to commentators as a “household code.” These codes are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Easter

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 1, 2013

From the darkest moment, to the greatest victory and life. That is the power of the Resurrection.

Various Passages All of us either have, or will have at some time, what is defined as the lowest moment in our life. The lowest moment in Jesus’ life truly was when His shattered body was in the grave and He was dead. The joy of the resurrection is that Jesus’ lowest moment was followed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Dry Spell

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jun 10, 2012

God can bring life back into your dried up spirit.

A Dry Spell Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Intro: In this passage of scripture we see that the Lord is speaking to Ezekiel, and giving him a vision of the people of Israel. They are lifeless and they have no hope. This paints a picture of the world today. The church seems lifeless, and without hope. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lifestyle Of A Backslider

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010

• A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed.

The Lifestyle of a Backslider Mk. 14:54; 2 Pe. 2:20-22 What does it mean to backslide? Backsliding in scripture is compared to adultery. See Jer. 3:6-10. • A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed. • It is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:54

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Breaking old habits

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist