Sermons on The Outward Appearance:

The Making Of A Godly Leader: David’s Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, forged in obscurity, tested through adversity, and crowned with divine approval.

THE MAKING OF A GODLY LEADER: DAVID’S JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, 1 Samuel 17, 1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 5:1-4, Acts 13:22, Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Michal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 5, 2020

Second Samuel 6:16-23 shows us different responses to the Lord's will.

Scripture Second Samuel 6 is about David bringing the ark of the Lord (also known as the ark of the covenant) to Jerusalem. The ark was the visible symbol of God’s presence in the midst of his covenant people. Seventy years earlier the Philistines had captured the ark from the people of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is A Weight Watcher

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007

God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Vineyard

Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009

The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Manifestation Of Grace

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 3, 2008

If we are to glorify God, then we should practice justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In so doing, we can be a manifestation of grace, in Christ Jesus.

A Manifestation of Grace Scripture Text: Micah 6:8 (Read) Introduction: Do we sometimes take advantage of the things that mean the most to us? Are we honest about what is right, and true? Do we sometimes fail to treat others as we would be treated? Do we make an honest effort to move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Clothes

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002

In the book of Colossians we are told to put on the new man. We need to change our clothes.

Change Your Clothes I. Clothing – What does it represent? 1. Sign of wealth, prestige and social position  Priestly Garment – Exodus 39  Joseph’s Coat – Genesis 37:3 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

--note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

Making My Friendships More Enjoyable Through Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 29, 2007

Spiritual truths that teach me how to make my relationships more enjoyable.

We’re continuing our series entitled “Together We Make a Difference.” One person can certainly make a difference, and every individual is important, but TOGETHER we can have even greater influence. One bee can pollinate a flower and that’s cool - but it takes a whole hive of bees to make ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Babylon Revealed

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we came to the end of history as we know it.

1. Last week we came to the end of history as we know it. God’s wrath was poured out in its fullness. The battle of Armageddon meant the destruction of the kingdoms of the earth. 2. In chapters 17-18 we go back in time. We see what actually happened in greater detail. 3. We are presented with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving: 3 Ways To Look At It

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

An INWARD look, an OUTWARD look, and an UPWARD look will help us gain a new understanding of true Thankfulness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving: Three Ways to Look at It Psalm 95:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Introduction Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2007

When our need for conforming to outward observances exceeds our regard for inward spiritual reality we need to address our spiritual obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Matthew 15:1-20 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Battle To Forgive Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Jesus wasn’t focusing on outward performance like going to church, giving, or serving. His concern was to mark out how a disciple should be on the inside.

When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in our day. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist