Sermons on Spectacle Unto The World:

A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 12, 2015

Jesus invites us to live lives of faith and as we look to those who have gone before us, we are see examples of lives of faith entail.

INTRODUCTION One of the most profound line spoken in a movie occurred in "The Santa Claus." Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) is at the North Pole for the first time. He has just been told that he is the new Santa. Scott objects and says, "But what if I don't believe." A wise elf by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014

Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

"See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: *other

How Clear Is Your Vision?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

The mission of the local church is to enable as many people as possible to know, to love, and to serve God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly deacons meeting. After giving a passionate plea that would bring tears to a Broadway audience and really “selling” the idea to the deacon board, they voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The chairman of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Zabdi Lopez on Nov 12, 2014

The prophet Zephaniah has a great message for the people of God today.

The first reading we read today came from the book of Zephaniah chapter 5. The Book of Zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire Bible. It is a small book, it is in the middle of the Minor Prophets, toward the end of the Old Testament. There are Major ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Significance Of The Seven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

The 9/11 Shemitah , In 2000, the U.S. was enjoying an expanding economy, but out national departure from God has also expanded, progress.

The Final Countdown: Preparing for What’s Next (Based up Jonathan Cahn’s book, The Mystery of the Shemitah) The Significance of the Seven (3 of 5) November 23, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I The 9/11 Shemitah A In 2000, the U.S. was enjoying an expanding economy, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:31

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Be Holy Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 23, 2014

Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE HOLY EPHESIANS 4:17-24 Big Idea: Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you MUST no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Ways

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2018

Among all the varieties of cultures and ways to live in this world, there are really only two ways to live, God's or the world's.

Intro If we could boil all the world’s religions and political philosophies down to their essentials what would we come up with? Are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Our purpose is to see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Our plan is to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Is seeing believing? Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see? Jesus said : “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.”

Blindness is a terrible thing. Our sight is central to so much that we enjoy in the world. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, or the smile on a other person’s face when they see you coming; whether it’s the control it gives you over the world around you, or the freedom that it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-46

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Listen To?

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016

This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Manichaeans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can’t Believe You’re Going To Vote For Them!

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 4, 2020

The world offers fear and stress. Our God offers peace, strength and kindness in stressful situation.

ILLUSTRATION: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ? Albert Einstein “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 14:27, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 31, 2020

Understanding that part of Jesus' sermon on the mount describing followers as being Salt and Light.

Message/Devotion February 9, 2020 Matthew 5:13-20 You Are Called to Be the Salt of the Earth and Light the Light of the World The Reading Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Ezekiel 16:1-4, 2 Kings 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Tribulation - End Times Part 4 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 29, 2020

What is the Great Tribulation (Great Distress) and why and when will it happen?

We continue our study of the “End Times” according to God. So far, we have noted in the last weeks, 4 important truths about the future: 1. A person can die at any moment and face the judgment of God. 2. Jesus Christ can “rapture” all current Believers at any moment! 3. God the Father has the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-22, Daniel 9:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible