Sermons on The Real Deal:

The Holy Mountains Of God Israel

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 30, 2015

These are the places God is still real.

THE HOLY MOUNTAINS OF GOD ISRAEL When we look at these mountains we can see what God can do. God teaches us is many ways and through his great creation. 1st Samuel 13: 2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Trade Your Desert For His Oaisis

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Trade junk for real treasure

God Wants to Trade Your Desert for His Oasis (Isa.41: 8-20) Text-Isa.41: 8 "But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Priority

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2024

Real worship is about obedience.

The Highest Priority Genesis 22:1-19 22 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Consummate Christian! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 27, 2019

We need examples of what a real Christian looks like. The Apostle Paul's life provides that for us!

We are continuing our journey through the book of acts, and we are going to journey through the entire 20th chapter. And we are going to do that shortly, but the way that I wish to approach it is by the way of this introduction. I read an article about HEROS AND people’s nee for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-37

The Danger Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This message deals with the way God deals with mediocrity.

THE DANGER OF MEDIOCRITY Revelation 3:14-22 October 22, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I want to start this morning by thanking everyone who came to the work day yesterday. We had a good turn out and a lot was accomplished. I also want to thank God for placing Debbie ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Break It Up Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Son Of Man"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 19, 2003

While we celebrate Christmas, with nativity scenes and cute greeting cards, let’s remember this was a real baby; a real Man.

“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Fig Trees And Phonies

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014

Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Aug 17, 2005

Our churches are not making disciples. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is - we think we are...

Patrick Morley writes, “What is the greatest problem facing men today? It is the same problem that faces the church and men’s ministries. As a whole, the church is not making disciples. We have a great problem in the church today. An executive in a major denomination said one day, "Our churches are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Should A Preacher Not Preach About Hell?

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 17, 2023

Sin is real. Hell is real. Sinners must be warned. However, there are times when preachers should not preach on hell.

WHEN SHOULD A PREACHER NOT PREACH ABOUT HELL? INTRODUCTION A There was a time when hell-fire-and-brimstone preaching dominated the pulpit. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," is a classic sermon of 35 pages, was preached by Jonathan Edwards in Northampton, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, Galatians 5:19-21, Ezekiel 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Real Thing In The Case Of Jesus, His Voice, Is Found In His Word.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.” Jesus teaches that he is the gate of the sheepfold; no one can enter eternal life except through him. Chapters nine and ten, form one literary unit. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

If We Make No Real Effort To Find God Daily Our Lives Decay.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

The joy the blessing and the necessity of diligence when it comes to connecting with God.

If we make no real effort to find God daily our lives decay To get natural food I must allocate time and make the effort to either grow something or go to the store buy the food and then prepare and cook it – to get gas I must allocate time and make the effort go to the station and fill up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational