Sermons on The Apocalyptic Perspective:

The Fathers Perspective

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 15, 2001

The Crucifixion through the eyes of God the Father.

The Fathers Perspective Scripture: John 3:16 & 17 I. Intro Usually when I hear the story of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection it is presented in such a way that it draws me to love Jesus more. There is almost always some new fact about his emotional or physical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Apostolic Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2003

An apostolic perspective will make decisions based upon God’s purposes, plans and praise. In other words, all of our decisions will be determined by what will bring greater praise, fulfillment of God’s purpose - HIs glory known and given throughout the wh

Apostolic Perspective And God has appointed in the church first apostles... (I Cor. 13:28) An apostle is one who is a sent forth messenger of truth. Paul identifies himself as Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father. (Gal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Perspective

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a sermon on how we preceive things. Are we optimistic or pessimistic?

PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 4:4-9 INTRO: ILLUS: Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. ILLUS: Two shoe salesman were sent to Africa. One sent a telegram home that said: “Get me home, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Perspective Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 3, 2003

A heart in tune with the heart of God opens up our eyes to heavenly views and our ears to holy harmony in the Word of God. There’s a sure calling from the throne for you... are you listening?

2 Pet 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proper Perspective

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on life and death

THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Perspective

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 28, 2003

Have you ever felt as if you were in a battle and you were on the losing side? Have you ever felt as if you were in an electric dryer being tossed to and fro with the heat turned up to the highest setting? I’m sure most of us have been in these types of s

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever felt as if you were in a battle and you were on the losing side? Have you ever felt as if you were in an electric dryer being tossed to and fro with the heat turned up to the highest setting? I’m sure most of us have been in these types of situations at some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Acts 26:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! Answering the question "What is important in my life?" helps to define the things that bring you a sense of fulfillment and security in life. Having a "kingdom perspective" helps us to u

THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Matthew 6:31-33 Read at beginning of service: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessed Perspective Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

There are two recipes in the Bible, one for blessings and one for cursings. Which one are you cooking up?

Sermon “The Blessed Perspective” Slide 1 Luke 22:24-27 The disciples wonder who is the greatest 1. Every Human Naturally Has What It Takes To Be Miserable -Romans 5:12 “Therefore, Just as through one man sin entered the world and DEATH through sin, and thus spread to all men, because all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Different Perspective

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2005

No matter what we are going through, even when it appears as though God is not aware, stand your watch and wait on the Lord.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 (Preached Sunday, July 31, 2005) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 7, 2005

Jesus commands us to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. We must have the perspective to focus on that task and not what the church can do for me

A Matter of Perspective April 10, 2005 Today we are going to look at one of the key functions or purposes of the church and how Countryside is working to fulfill that purpose. To get started, I need five volunteers. Join hands and make a circle. (They will face forward) Notice how, naturally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Perspective Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This message looks at how faith changes our outlook on life

Introduction A young couple rented a vacation cottage for a week. One afternoon the husband looked out a window at the swimming pool and exclaimed, "Let’s change our clothes and go get some exercise!" His wife, who was washing the dishes in the kitchen and looking out the window watching some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherds Perspective Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007

This Sermon applies timeless truths from the response of the shepherds to the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Perspectives #2 Perspective from the Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 Princess Diana is in the news again, eleven years after her death. Imagine if you will that when her sons Prince Harry and Prince William were born, that instead of all the media attention and birth announcements to presidents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Perspective Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007

The angel’s perspective on the birth of Christ reminds us of the essential nature of the incarnation.

Christmas Perspectives #1 The Angelic Appreciation of Christmas Luke 2:7-17 We hear a lot about the results of public opinion polls. Sometimes they’re interesting and informative; then sometimes you wonder, “Where do they find all these misinformed people?” and sometimes you think, “Who really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007

Jesus gives us a new and winning perspective for life

A Winning Perspective Matthew 14:13-21 December 2007 Introduction Vince Lombardi once said: Winning isn’t the most important thing, but the will to win is everything Our society seems to be obsessed with winning. If you doubt me, go watch a little league ball game or junior soccer. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Perspective

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2009

When we look to the culture for answers we go astray. We need God’s perspective in our lives.

The God Perspective, 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Introduction An American Indian tells about a brave who found an eagle’s egg and put it into the nest of a prairie chicken. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them. All his life, the changeling eagle, thinking he was a prairie ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church