Sermons on Telescope:

Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Reality Show

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Aug 1, 2007

God, our Creator, is the ultimate, final reality behind the veil of mystery that scientists, philosophers, and seekers of every stripe, seek to penetrate. But God initiates his own search to reach out to us in Christ, and to connect us with his Ultimate

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. INTRODUCTION ============= Reality TV has risen in recent 4-5 years to seize the Entertainment World. Survivor - captured huge ratings 2-3 yrs ago- a show called the Mole burrowed into the home of Kate Pahls a Mariemont ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. #3 of 5.

Title: A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. Introduction 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Notes - Taking A Look At Love Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

Everyone says it, but who really knows what "I Love You" means. This series is intended to help us know more.

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE SERIES Everyone says, “I love you.” but do they really know what they are saying? Do they have any idea what real love really means...what it is...what it looks and feels like? During the month of February, amongst the Valentines and candy boxes, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Ambition

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

"His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004

The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainty Of Those Things

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history.

THE CERTAINTY OF THOSE THINGS Luke 1:1-4 Proposition: God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be certain regarding their spiritual relationship and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

Paul encourages us to consider our choices as seeds we plant that will one day come back into our lives in the form of a harvest.

Standing in the midst of the congregation reminds me of living in Missouri and driving the roads between various crops. Some cornfields were growing and healthy while others were unkempt and very unproductive. Each one of us here is a living Harvest based upon our decision of the past. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas, The Story Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Christmas is the story of God. It’s the story of God’s praise for His mercy. God Designed Christmas for Fervent Worship Among All Peoples.

I hope you’ll join me next week (January 2, 2011) for our church’s time of worship. In place of the normal sermon, we’ll mix things up a bit and take questions from you. You can consult this week’s guide for the basic instructions on how things will play out. Let me give you some brief examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021

Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Signs Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 7, 2019

The Signs of Christian Fellowship - Romans chapter 15 verses 1-13 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Christian fellowship should be marked by consideration (vs 1-3) • Christian fellowship should be marked by the study of scripture (vs 4) • Christian fellowship should be marked by unity (vs 5-6) • Christian fellowship should take its example, its inspiration and its dynamic from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Brethren