Sermons on Sudden Appearance:

A Preview Of Christ.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2017

Did Jesus appear to Manoah and his wife?

A Preview of Christ Judges 1:1-25 In John 5:39 Jesus commands His hearers to search the Scriptures for Him, as He is the way to eternal life. We also read in Luke 24:44-46 That Jesus opened the eyes of the Apostles that they might understand what the Scriptures said about Christ. The birth, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"behave Yourself"

Contributed by David Nolte on May 6, 2020

We must avoid even the appearance of sin

“Behave Yourself!” 1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV David P. Nolte You have heard the duck test – “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, waddles like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck” That suggests that something can be identified by its habitual characteristics. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Judaism.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2022

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

JESUS AND JUDAISM. John 7:19-24. JOHN 7:19a. “Did not Moses give you the law…?” Once every seven years, during the feast of tabernacles, the law was to be read (cf. Deuteronomy 31:10-13). Jesus reminds His hearers that the law was given by Moses, the servant of God. JOHN 7:19b. “yet none of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of The Lord In The Midst Of Famine.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

A miraculous and timely provision.

THE GRACE OF THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF FAMINE. 1 Kings 17:8-16. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2014

Jesus appears to the disciples on Easter evening and gives them the gift of the Spirit. Later Jesus appears to Thomas in order to quell Thomas’ doubts.

John 20:19-30 “The Gift” INTRODUCTION Last Wednesday the Youth Discipleship class went to see the movie, “Heaven is for Real.” If you haven’t read the book, or seen the movie, it is about the experience of Colton Burpo. Colton was four years-old when his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 97: The Lord Reigns: Glory, Judgment, And Joy Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 9, 2025

Psalm 97 is an enthronement psalm that glorifies the sovereign appearances of God in the past, looks to his appearance in the future, and calls us to worship him now.

Bible Study on Psalm 97 Title: “The LORD Reigns: Glory, Judgment, and Joy” 1. Introduction and Background Superscription (LXX): In the Greek Septuagint, Psalm 97 begins with the title: “Of David, when his land is being brought to order.” This hints at a time of national restoration or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together With His Wife

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2007

Consider what Ananias and Sahhpira did, what happened to them and how it applies to us today. 1- Conspiring in evil 2- Lying to God 3- Dying in suddenness

INTRO.- Together with his wife. This is the way it should be. A man and his wife should be together on things, such as going places, going to church, shopping, and buying lottery tickets! ILL.- Fri Jun 29, 2007. Don Harvey and his wife, Joyce, just became millionaires and then some. OKLAHOMA ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Same Jesus Will Return Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jun 16, 2020

The second coming of Christ from heaven will be personal, visible and glorious. It is a blessed hope for which we should constantly watch and pray. It will be as sudden and unannounced as His ascension was.

In the gospels and the Book of Acts we read that Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after resurrection. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people. Then He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, and as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. (Luke 24: 50). Luke is also the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Elijah The Prophet Of Fire Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Elijah broke into the atmosphere of human history like a comet. We have no story of his birth or background. His coming was as sudden and mysterious as was his going in the flaming chariot.

Elijah was the Luther of the Old Testament. He was God's man of the hour to begin a reformation and lead the children of Israel back to God. For about 50 years devotion to God had been decreasing. Ahab was now king in Israel, and he was more wicked than all who had gone before him. He married ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

A Song Of Angels.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2023

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

A SONG OF ANGELS. Luke 2:8-14. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise them up. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

By His Authority. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2020

Paul continues to answer his critics in Corinth, and we are faced with the same problem we had before; we are only hearing one side of the argument, Paul’s side, and we can only deduce what the criticisms were from Paul’s reply to them.

December 10, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.2: By his Authority. (10:7-11). 2nd Corinthians 10:7-11 (NKJV) 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ's, let him again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023

Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.

Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When God Visits His People

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

Throughout the Bible, divine visitation marks turning points in the lives of individuals, families, and nations. When God visits, stagnation ends, sorrow turns into joy, and the supernatural is released upon the natural.

WHEN GOD VISITS HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:16 Supporting Texts: Exodus 4:31, Genesis 21:1, Ruth 1:6, Psalm 8:4, Luke 1:68 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, divine visitation marks turning points in the lives of individuals, families, and nations. When God visits, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:16, Exodus 4:31, Genesis 21:1, Ruth 1:6, Psalm 8:4, Luke 1:68  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Forth: Your Time Has Come

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

When God says “come forth,” no grave can keep you, no stone can hold you, and no force of darkness can resist your rising.

COME FORTH: YOUR TIME HAS COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:43-44 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, Psalm 102:13, 2 Corinthians 6:2 INTRODUCTION: There comes a time in life when divine timing aligns with human destiny—when the voice of God calls you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God