Sermons on The Real Thing:

Five Unshakeable Things

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 12, 2004

Five truths that cannot be destroyed. They will serve as a strong foundation in the storms of life.

Five Unshakeable Things Hebrews 12:25-29 In October of 1989, an earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area. It resulted in devastation, destruction, death and fear. It lasted for only 15 seconds but caused 7.5 billion dollars worth of damage, say nothing of lives lost and injured. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004

Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

One Thing Needful

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 5, 2001

With the story of Mary and Martha, God teaches us spiritual priorities.

About seventy years ago a fascinating interview took place between a Mr. Charles Schwab, then president of Bethlehem Steel Company, and Ivy Lee a motivational speaker and self-help advisor. Lee was a confident, aggressive man who through perseverance had acquired this interview with Schwab, one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Opposition To Godly Things

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001

Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Things Of God

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 7, 2001

Our God is Great and Greatly to be praised

THE GREAT THINGS OF GOD I Chron.16:23-29: II Sam.7:18-24 1. Muhammad Ali was identified by his self evaluation, “I am the greatest!” 2. Tony the Tiger declares it of frosted fakes “They’re GREAT!” 3. We sing, “How Great Thou Art” 4. We teach our children to say, God is great, God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-29, 2 Samuel 7:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Such Thing As Luck

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First Things First

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Seek first the Kingdom of God.

"First Things First" Matthew 6:25-33 In the ancient Arabian folktale, Aladdin, Aladdin is the lazy son of a poor Chinese tailor. After his father's death, he meets a magician who says that he is Aladdin's uncle. The magician convinces Aladdin to go after a beautiful lamp that is hidden in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance.

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance. Intro.: 1. In the educational field ("academia") there is a raging debate over what a "core curriculum" should be. a. What courses should be required of all students? b. How do you decide irreducible minimum all should know? c. Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving yo

A. Joshua 1:10-18 [ NKJV ] Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Doing Greater Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary Pondered These Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A short meditation at the end of or presentation "From Prophesy to Fulfilment".

1. We have heard about the one who was born - how the prophets foretold his coming - how the cradle leads to the cross - we prepare to light our candles to remember that X is God’s light to us 2. At end of Luke 2 the events of Chrit’s birth are complete - Christ is born, the angels and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ask For The Right Things

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“AND I SAY TO YOU, ASK, AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU SHALL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT SHALL BE OPENED TO YOU. 10 FOR EVERYONE WHO ASKS, RECEIVES; AND HE WHO SEEKS, FINDS; AND TO HIM WHO KNOCKS, IT SHALL BE OPENED. 11 NOW SUPPOSE ONE OF YOU FATHERS IS ASKED BY HIS SON FOR A FISH; HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

All Things To Himself

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotion to rejoice by

“GIVING THANKS TO THE FATHER, WHO HAS QUALIFIED US TO SHARE IN THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LIGHT. 13 FOR HE DELIVERED US FROM THE DOMAIN OF DARKNESS, AND TRANSFERRED US TO THE KINGDOM OF HIS BELOVED SON, 14 IN WHOM WE HAVE REDEMPTION, THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 15 AND HE IS THE IMAGE OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Some Things To Remember

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A message to prepare hearts for the Lord’s Supper

"SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER" Observing the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 6:9-14 I. OUR PAST PROBLEMS (1 Cor 6:9-10) A. We Were Excluded (6:9a) B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Great In Little Things

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

Christian responsibility of leaders

Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In Paul’s day it was neither large nor important. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican