Sermons on The Apocalyptic Perspective:

A Fresh Look At Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon is from an “Exchanged Life” perspective on the grace of God which describes that grace as Unimaginable Kindness, Unrestrained Affection and Unceasing Flow.

Years ago we went with Kathy’s parents to visit the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and the sheer majesty of that sight took my breath away. So did the shortage of guardrails! Our young son wanted to race to the very edge and look over. My instinct was to hold him back safe from any danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Little To Gain Much

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2010

Jesus taught that if we give up our pride, problems and personal agenda we will gain His power, perspective and promises.

Giving up Little to Gain Much (Luke 9:23-26) Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever saves (holds on to his rights) will lose them, but whoever loses (gives up his personal rights)his life for my sake will save it." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eye Witness News 2 - Shepherds (Advent 2, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week two focusing on the shepherds.

Luke 2:8-12 NIV 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eye Witness News 3 - Magi (Advent 3, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week three focusing on the Magi.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009

Reworked in April 2024 A Church of Christ/Christian Church perspective on why Baptism is "normative" in New Covenant Salvation

To sermon central members…… I would like to a couple of my fellow ministers for their teaching and counsel. Although this message is in no way intended to speak for them, I would like to note that some of their thoughts have heavily influenced what I have said below. ? Slide #1 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Struggle Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

How do we deal with struggle and suffering? What is the Biblical perspective on knowing if God cares as we walk through life?

Struggle: a biblical perspective to Maturity in Christ Matthew 8: 23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. 25 And they came to Him and woke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Live Is...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Relativism Work Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2010

Relativism is the idea that all moral (rights and wrongs) statements are grounded in the urge and individual taste of each person or culture. Is this a biblical perspective?

Does Relativism Work? Joshua 24:14-28 Intro: Are all religions the same? Are all religious beliefs aspects of truth? What does the bible say about this? Bigger questions is-- What is Truth? Is there a “truth perspective for all people – irrespective of belief? i.e. Is there a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Trials? James 5:7-11

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 17, 2018

Are you going through a trial? Read this sermon how to face trials and the purpose of trials and have a divine perspective on facing trials.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:32-37, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Even though the Innkeeper isn't mentioned in the Bible his is an interesting perspective on what it might have been like

Please feel free to use this however you would like. I have no copyrights. You can put songs in different spots to break it up if you want. The Innkeeper based on Matthew 2 & Luke 2 My name is Tobiah. I was an innkeeper in Bethlehem in Judea almost two thousand years ago, a time when the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2023

We will look at the Lord’s supper from three perspectives. As a memorial – past As communion- present As a hope in the return of Christ - future

The Lord’s supper should be one of the most moving and meaningful services we observe. Just as baptism is a visual picture of the death burial and resurrection of Jesus and our new life in Christ, so the Lord’s supper communicates important aspects of our faith. We insist that the elements are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022

Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Amos 8:4-7, Luke 16:1-13, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021

Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ