Sermons on sudden appearance:

The Illusion That Jesus Failed! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2017

The death of Jesus gave the illusion that Jesus failed. Things are not always the way they appear!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • If all one knew about the life of Jesus was what we saw in the video clip, one could easily conclude that Jesus failed miserably. • Here was a man who made bold claims about being the Son of God, about being the Messiah, as well as stating that when you looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep Awake"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

Before the day of The Lord appears there will be many disturbances so keep awake, be ready.

“Keep Awake” 1. The text comes from a response after the disciples Peter, James, John, and Andrew After learning that the temple will be destroyed, they ask, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" (vv. 2-4). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Brothers Together

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 25, 2020

Shades of opinion in the Christian church. We shall all appear before Christ.

BROTHERS TOGETHER. Romans 14:1-12. This passage has much to say about receiving one another in the Lord. Paul defines “the weak in the faith” (Romans 14:1) as those who have scruples about what they eat (Romans 14:2). Do not “despise” them, warns Paul; but he also warns the weak not to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus--Crazy Or Victorious?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2023

It appears here that the relatives of Jesus want to have Him committed to a mental ward.

Saturday of the 2nd week in Course 2023 Today’s Gospel is one of the shortest readings in the Lectionary. If you don’t pay attention, it’s over before you can grasp it. Why? Mark’s community of Rome was under almost constant persecution. So he took mostly Matthew’s Gospel and abridged it, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:2-14, Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2024

As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:17, Genesis 8:22, Amos 8:1, Galatians 5:22-23

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 11, 2017

God seeks to restore His covenantal relationship with His people.

We will be looking at the reign of King AHAB for the next few weeks. • After the split of the Kingdom, this is the longest record we have of a King – from chapters 16-22. AHAB is the son of OMRI. Read 1 Kings 16:29-34. 16:25 “Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord and sinned MORE THAN all those ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Midst Of Despair - A Child Is Born!

Contributed by Thomas H on Feb 11, 2004

In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr

Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Dec 3, 2013

Could you imagine the sudden confusion that may take place on the earth? Can you imagine the headlines in the newspapers all over the world immediately after the rapture, “Millions missing from every parts of the world”

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH Beloved, It’s wonderful being in the presence of the Lord. I know the Lord is good for you and your loved ones. I know you’re being enjoying the presence of your Maker. A second in His presence is more than a thousand hours in the presence of the kings of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Anglican

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001

What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Day God Died

Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001

Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nobody That God Can Use

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007

The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

_______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist