Sermons on Three Realities:

Upward, Inward, & Outward Vision

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2023

Isaiah saw three visions: an upward one, of God; an inward one, of himself; and an outward vision, of the needs of the lost people around him. If we hope to change the world then we need the same three visions.

UPWARD, INWARD, & OUTWARD VISION Isa. 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one of Charles Shultz’s famous “Peanuts” cartoons, Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. “Charlie Brown,” she begins, “life is a lot like a deck chair on a cruise ship. Some place it to see where they’ve been, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Kissed By The Son"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 19, 2008

There were three laws in this text: The Law of Rome to kill, the Law of Moses to condemn, and The Law of Christ to forgive! This message is divided into three points: 1.What Christ did not say. 2. What Christ did say. and 3. What Jesus wrote in the sa

Title: “Kissed by the Son.” Introduction: I am reading my Bible through again this year. I have just completed reading the Book of Leviticus. That is a “Tooth for Tooth Book.” In order to appreciate our chosen text for today of John Chapter Eight, we must take a closer look at the Law that was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2014

1) The Principle (1 Corinthians 8:1–3); 2) The Reality: (1 Corinthians 8:4-7) and (3) The Liberty: (1 Corinthians 8:8-13).

One of the key elements in the celebration of Remembrance Day is the acknowledgement of the achievements wrought through conflict. In fighting tyranny and oppression, veterans protected freedom. Without this sacrifice, dictators would have forced their twisted ideology upon us while eliminating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Other

A Servant Church Heals Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The Servant Church can heal if it manifests the reality of a tender, loving, merciful and compassionate God who can raise you up and make you whole in the midst of an evil world.

A Servant Church Heals Text: James 5: 13 – 20 Focus: “That ye may be healed” We have looked at the Servant Church loves, the servant church empowers, the servant church trains, the servant church forgives and this Sunday we conclude our series with the Servant Church heals. To heal means to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - Just Call Me Edmund

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

We probably all identify with the nobler characters in this movie - Noble Peter, Loyal Lucy, Steadfast Susan. But in reality, we are all Edmund. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[NARNIA – JUST CALL ME EDWARD] Slide Graphics – picture of Lucy standing by lamppost, picture of C.S. Lewis Slide Text – “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Natures, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Dark Moments Of Jesus' Life: The Falling Away, The Garden, And The Betrayal: Sunset, Early Night, And Deep Night Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’”

What was your darkest moment in life? When did you hit a sort of rock bottom? I can think a few of moments in my life. I remember when I was 17 years old, I was downstairs in my parents basement. My parents had just split up. I had been bullied a lot in school, until I started doing drugs and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27, Mark 14:48-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007

The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Pentecost

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 19, 2022

To experience Pentecost’s life changing reality and the fullness of the Holy Spirit, we must first have to experience Gethsemane, Calvary, and the Empty Tomb. Come and join us on this journey.

“The Road to Pentecost” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTTRLw_2JDk Last week I made a statement where I said that we have to stop seeking the experience of Pentecost, that is, the experience of the Holy Spirit, and instead we need to seek Pentecost’s or the Holy Spirit’s life changing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Luke 9:23, John 20:21-22, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Mighty God Sermon Iii: God's Will Revealed By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians living in hostile environments to depend on the Holy Spirit of God for direction each and every day in seeking to do God's Will.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD! MAY GOD'S WILL BE DONE AS REVEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Why call attention to a pretzel other than to get attention? the story of how and why this edible illustration was invented is intriguing as it pertains to praying for God’s Will to be done in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

A Few People Meet A Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing Of Jesus’ Kingship

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

SOME HAVE SAID PERCEPTION IS REALITY. PEOPLE HAD A PERCEPTION OF THE TYPE OF KING JESUS WAS TO BE, A PERCEPTION THAT WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE FROM WARRIOR KING TO SACRIFICIAL LAMB.

THE REVEALING OF JESUS’ KINGSHIP ACTS 19:28-44 I WANT YOU TO PICTURE FOR A MOMENT, QUESN ELIZABETH AS SHE WAS PREPARING TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER CORONATION. WE SEE THE PROCESSION COMING TO WESTMINISTER ABBY, AND THE COACH CARRYING THE QUEEN STOPS AT THE FRONT STEPS. THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Predestined By Love Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 12, 2009

Looking at how God’s love has predestined us - Part three of our study in Ephesians.

Predestined by Love Text: Ephesians 1:5-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) There was once an older couple that had spent an exciting day with family celebrating their 50th anniversary. That night they settled into bed and wife looked over at her husband and said, “When we were young, you used to hold ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowin' Where You Are Goin'

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on May 2, 2012

This sermon begins with an affirmation of absolute truth then focuses on three absolute promises Jesus shared in in John 14

KNOWNIN’ WHERE YOU ARE GOIN’ (I began this sermon by flipping a coin several times asking folks to guess if the result would be heads or tails. After several tosses, only a few people had been right ever time.) There is much in this world that is uncertain and unpredictable. Will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The "How Do I Know I Am A Christian" Test?

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Jul 30, 2011

In Mark 8:27-38, Jesus provides six marks of an authentic follower of Jesus, and these serve as the basis of this six question test to determine the reality of your Christian faith.

The “How Do I Know I’m A Christian?” Test Mark 8:27-38 There are a lot of people who think they’re Christians and really aren’t. Then there are some Christians who have no assurance that they are Christians and are afraid they’re not Christians. Then there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist