Sermons on The Outward Appearance:

Specks & Planks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023

This begins with a skit. We're supposed to judge ourselves before we judge others, because only then will we have clear enough vision – and humility – to assess other people’s issues are. We end with a look at the Law of Love about relationships.

SPECKS & PLANKS Mt. 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. SKIT [Patient is seated in an optometrist chair. The doctor comes in with a 2X4 board across his eyes.] 1. Doctor: “Hello, I’m Dr. I. C. Faults. You’ve come to the right place. What seems to be the problem?” 2. Patient: “I work in a sawmill and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sardis—wake Up! Church…

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021

These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 2, 2022

Paul's emphasis on the 2nd Coming of Jesus

January 01, 2022 After spending an uncomfortable period of time in Philippi, Paul, Silas and Timothy went to Thessalonica, the capital of Macedonia. Thessalonica’s wealth was built on a booming import-export trade, made possible by its natural harbor and location on the trade route between the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-8, Luke 6:22, John 15:18-20, Luke 21:25-28, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Timothy Lucas on Aug 27, 2018

A different perspective on the parable referred to as "The Prodigal Son."

Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Lesson 15: Preach A Single Verse Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single verse

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to prepare and deliver a sermon expounding a small unit of Scripture such as a single verse or part of a verse. Lesson Intro A sermon can be painted using a very fine brush for a single word, a small brush for a single verse, a medium brush for a part of a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Right

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

We need to have a right relationship with the Lord as defined by the Lord

Living Right Proverbs 12 Introduction- Good Morning everyone Happy you decided to join us as we gather together to hear the word of the Lord. We are hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. We have had so much negative news lately that I would like to open the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Nazarene

"While He Was A Great Way Off...”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2022

The Prodigal's father is a picture of how God “sees us,” reaches out to us, & restores our rights as children of God. He gave him the ring of sonship, the sandals of redemption, the robe of righteousness, & the fatted calf (eternal blessings).

“WHILE HE WAS A GREAT WAY OFF...” Luke 15:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There’s a story told of a husband and wife who were both doctors – one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. When their doorbell was rung and the maid answered, the inquirer would often ask for “the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live For An Audience Of One: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025

In the Christian life, there is only one audience that matters—our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to live for the Audience of One. He warns us not to perform righteousness before others but to pursue a life that pleases God alone.

Go! And Live for an Audience of One: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Introduction: Living for the Audience of One There’s an old story about a young violinist who practised day and night for years. One evening, he gave a recital in a packed concert hall. When he finished, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6, James 5:16, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:2, Romans 8:15, John 4:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "be" Attitudes 02

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message is on the first beatitude. -- Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shell see God.

THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 02 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Brand New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to break free from sin, become transformed in Christ, and build a consistent, faithful life that glorifies God.

Greetings, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as the one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler walking along the path of faith, hand in hand with you, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 8:10-11

Topics: Faithful Life, Consistent Life

Come This Far By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the power of unwavering faith, steadfast service, and fulfilled gospel promises, encouraging believers to persevere in faith. Key

Beloved congregation, we are gathered here today beneath the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We are here, not as strangers in the land, but as sons and daughters of the living God—knitted together by the thread of His mercy, bound by the cord ...read more

Topics: Serving, Well

The Way Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Blessed, He

Out Of The Rubble

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Sermon on recovery

Heb. 11:32 Judges 13-16 Unfortunately history is full of stories about people who at the peak of their career do something which jeopardizes everything they have achieved. In my adult life I have watched politicians loose their influence and even offices, (Nixon and Clinton), I have witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: *other

One Filthy Rag Talking To Another Filthy Rag

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 3, 2023

You cannot be saved by your good works, because no matter how hard you try, your “Good” is not good enough for the perfectly holy and completely righteous God who alone grants salvation.

TITLE: ONE FILTHY RAG TALKING TO ANOTHER FILTHY RAG SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 64:6 / ROMANS 3:10 / ROMANS 3:23 / ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 The title of this morning’s message came from a rather exciting and spirit filled Bible Study we had here at ‘First Church’ a few weeks ago. Rev. Finley actually threw ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Stones

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

I Pet 3:3-4 “3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quie

“Precious Stones” 11/26/2006 – Marsing, ID, 10/27/2007 – Caldwell, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Sam 17:40 “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’ bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Apostolic