Sermons on Unawareness:

The Defense Rests Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Frees Us

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus sets us free from the curse of the Law, from the guilt of sin, and from the kingdom of Satan.

John 8. I want us to consider a question together this morning. The question is this: what is the main mission of the Messiah? Why did Jesus Christ come to this earth? Well we get some help from Jesus very first sermon where He reads from Isaiah 61 saying, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Hurts Are Better Left Alone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 15, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 33: 1 – 20

Genesis 33: 1 – 20 Some hurts are better left alone 33 Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. 2 And he put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking The Trouble Out Of Trouble

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Apr 4, 2020

The Cemetary is the only trouble-free place. However, it is still possible to take the trouble out of trouble.

TAKING THE TROUBLE OUT OF YOUR TROUBLES How would you like to be in a place that is peaceful and quiet all the time, a place where there is no crime, a place where people do not bother each other, a place where people get along with each other all the time? Most of us would say that we wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cancer, Corona And Christ : The Three C's Of Today

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 27, 2020

The Big C will conquer the small c. This was what my wife said about cancer that she contracted several years ago. This is true today about Corona Virus. However , we have some listening to do on what God is telling us through the small c's.

Cancer, Corona and Christ I am going to start today’s message asking you to make a difficult choice. I am going to show two pictures from our family album and ask you to choose your favourite one. Both are happy pictures and hence I have titled one of them as “A Happy Picture” and the other one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Luke 13:1-5, Romans 8:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 3:3-4, Ephesians 1:5-9, Romans 11:33, Psalm 40:5, Job 42:2, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Paths And New Paths Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 23, 2020

Peter wrote that we are to forsake the old paths and follow a new path.

Old and New Paths 1 Peter 1:13-16 • What is the therefore, there for? • I found this in a daily devotional book: • I remember reading years ago about an incident that occurred on the coast. • A young man was driving his sports car along a road near the sea. • He had driven it many times. • It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Miraculous Healing Of A Lame Man

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Nearly all of the miracles you read about in the Bible work to alleviate suffering. Nearly all the miracles deal with human suffering just as our story today.

Today’s Scripture “And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praying & Sharing Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 4, 2021

‘Praying & Sharing’ Acts chapter 4 verses 23-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: • notice who is praying (vs 23-24) • notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) • notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) • notice what was asked (vs 29-30) • notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: • notice there was unity (vs 32) • there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

Keys To Effective Vigilance (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

This world is full of Satan's schemes and activities to lure Christians to give up their faith. But in this sermon, we will see a perfect example set by Jesus in order to be effective in our vigilance against the enemy.

Intro: Last week we were able to learn that Satan is only a voiceless roaring lion who wanted to set fear and worries in us by using his defenseless roar. That’s why, if we recall our theme this month “I am Vigilant, I am Prepared for Eternity” we are called to be watchful and be on guard always as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 1 Peter 5:9-10, Isaiah 55:9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Isaiah 62:6, Psalm 121:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2019

Love

THE POWER OF LOVE (1 JOHN 3) In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little fellow still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a long, tiresome walk each way. A friend asked him why he went so far, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missing Believed To Be…risen!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2018

Missing Believed to be…Risen! (Gospel talk) – Mark chapter 16 verses 1-8 & verse 14 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-4) (2). The Angelic Being (vs 5-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 14) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Recently (14 March 2018), • The English theoretical physicist, cosmologist Stephen Hawkins died, • He was a very clever man, but he was also a committed atheist. • On one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

With Whom Are You Standing?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015

Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cherish Friendship Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2015

Paul had two good friends who sustained him and strengthened his relationship with the Philippians. They were friends with each other because they were first friends with Jesus. Friendship with Jesus is a beautiful thing.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Cherish Friendship” Phil. 2:19-30; John 15:9-17 Developing and having good friendships is an important element in living a joy-full life. In the latter verses of Philippians 2 we get a glimpse of the joy such friendships brought to Paul. His friendship with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose Wisely

Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Aug 25, 2015

Israel was given a choice between life and death. They chose poorly. That same choice is offered to us. Life or death? Blessing or curse? The choice is ours to make. Choose wisely.

So often in scripture the thundering voice of judgment is followed by the loving voice of hope. Israel did forsake the Lord for idols and the Lord did bring upon his people judgements stated in his covenant. Israel had a choice, and they chose poorly. But interestingly enough, no nation in history ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ