Sermons on Things Not Seen:

There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005

When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Good Things Coming Down"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2006

God is good in giving, and all that He gives is good.

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things To All People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2006

It is easier to be all things to all people by turning to God for help and strength in a solitary place of prayer. It’s all about attitude.

All Things To All People – Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In 1975 when I assumed my duties as the Pastor of a church in Indiana, I was delighted to see brand new Bibles placed in each pew. When I opened one to see what version it was, I was dumbfounded by what I saw. In large, red letters these words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Little Things Great

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

Introdcution to Colossians

Wycliffe Hall 2001 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 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In All Things God Works...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2008

Lets look at 3 specific blessings that come into our lives through our problems. And as we see how God has used problems in the past to bring about great blessings, it will help us in the problems we face today.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Romans 8:28-29; Luke 15:11-20 There are so many great passages of Scripture. And when I first began preparing this sermon I considered & prayed about some that I hoped would be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Doing Things Halfway Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 11

THE PRICE OF DOING THINGS HALFWAY (NUMBERS 13-14) Isaac Asimov told of a rabbi who was at odds with his congregation. The president of the congregation said, “Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle the dispute once and for all.” The rabbi, the president and ten elders met together to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things That Hinder Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race.

Things That Hinder Our Faith; Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 5:1-8 The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

When Things Seem Wrong

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008

What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Never Change

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007

Exposition of Malachi 3

Some things never change. The politician who promises the most before the election delivers the least afterwards. The same people who complain the loudest never volunteer to take over. . Teenagers are always sure they know more than mom & dad, ‘til they get kids of their own. Your paycheck ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007

James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New Again

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 25, 2008

Faith in Christ makes all things new again. This sermon was inspired by the song title "All Things New Again" by Brad Paisley and Sara Evans

17 Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

Tell Us Smooth Things

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

There are a lot of Church people that will not be back if they hear about Hell or any other subject that they feel is obfensive, they only want to hear about heaven and how good every body is.

Isaiah 30:8-15 tell us smooth things: There are people today that will not come back to certain churches because they often hear the preacher preach on subjects that’s not very pleasant, what they want is for the preacher to tickle their ears. If there’s very much said about hell or the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In All Things Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the sixth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution." There is power in thanksgiving during your trials. There are six reasons we can be thankful on our way from the problem to the solution.

From The Problem to the Solution 6 – GIVING THANKS IN ALL THINGS This morning, we are continuing our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION Over the last few weeks and months, we've been talking about what it takes to get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal