Sermons about Unpleasant Realities

True Reality - Survivor Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 18, 2005

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This sermon series uses the lens of reality TV to examine the true reality of the Christian life. "Survivor" teaches us that our decisions and actions matter to God.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - SURVIVOR 20 November 2005 A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife stated, "Look, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 1, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Spiritual warfare is a very real thing and we must be prared for it.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-13 I. We Must Recognize the Enemy (11b-12) A. The Enemy is Satan (v. 11b) 1. He is the Tempter 2. He is the Accuser of the Brethren 3. He is the King of Lies 4. He is a Schemer B. The Enemy has an Army (v. 12b) C. The Enemy is Many Times Overlooked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Of Doctrinal Battles

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Be always ready to answer the question why (with regards to our faith). We live in an era when many false doctrines are being taught. In fact, most of those false teachers are using broadcast media technologies to their advantage.

INTRODUCTION Be always ready to answer the question why (with regards to our faith). We live in an era when many false doctrines are being taught. In fact, most of those false teachers are using broadcast media technologies to their advantage. Aside from that, untrained preachers come in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

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A sermon for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Reality of Palm Sunday" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004

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This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004

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The reality of expectant faith

Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002

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Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Reality Of Easter”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 10, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Proof that the resurrection realy occured.

Intro: An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no recognized ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Ever After

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 29, 2007

based on 13 ratings

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A message focusing on a few of the realities we tend to overlook in our quest for cultural relevance and seeker sensitivity.

Dakota Community Church January 28, 2007 Reality Ever After We sometimes portray the Christian faith like a fairy tale from childhood, all the action takes place before we “get saved” and then live happily ever after. Salvation is not the end of the story. It is not the end of the action or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

The Reality Versus The Shadow

Contributed by John Tung on Mar 28, 2007

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The reality of Christ is greater than the shadow of the OT animal sacrifices.

The Reality Versus the Shadow Hebrews 10:1-16 (19-25) John Tung, 3-25-07 I. Introduction The title for today’s message sounds like an athletic competition between two teams: The Reality versus The Shadow, like the Nationals versus the Orioles, or The Redskins versus the Cowboys. But the sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

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To be faced with the reality of the living God will engender revival in the heart. When we truly see God for who He is, we are left speechless and numb. Our only recourse is to fall on our faces and acknowledge both who He is and what we are.

The Reality of the Living God Griffith Baptist Church – 10/15/06 A.M. Service Text: Isaiah 6:1-9 Introduction: Most people are not given to change. Many of us are like the man who went to the psychiatrist’s office with a fried egg on the top of his head, a strip of bacon draped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Reality Of Rejection Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 20, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Joseph dealt with the harsh reality of rejection

Dealing with the Reality of Rejection Genesis 37:1-33 Essential 100 Series January 20, 2008 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the Illinois legislature used what might be called a dirty political trick. The legislature gave newly elected U.S. Senate seat not to the man who won the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Newness: Façade And Reality

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 1, 2011

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What type of Newness is meaningful? Basic outline: (1) Newness will be experienced in full through Jesus alone, (2) Newness can be experienced now through Internal Transformation through Jesus alone, (3) Will you experience Newness through Jesus?

GKJ (Glorious King Jesus) Apex, NC January 2, 2011 Now webcast via Ustream Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Message At the start of each New Year, there is a façade of newness. People make resolutions to try to change their ways, in order to experience somewhat of a new feeling in their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In Its Reality

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 5, 2011

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True love of God

Love in its reality Romans 12: 9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11Not slothful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Becoming Reality

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2011

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Can you imagine for a moment life without eternity? For many, they just live a mundane life without any purpose! Can I tell you: 1.The dream is before us. (Souls) 2. The dream begins with you. 3.The dream is reality. Jesus said these words about harve

Dreams Becoming Reality Proverbs 29:18 Dr. John Maxwell says, “At some point you have to make a transition from believer of the dream, to buyer of the dream. No dream comes true without somebody paying for it. And part of the price you will have to pay is in learning from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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