Sermons on Visibility:

The Surpassing Value Of The Knowledge Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The value of all else pales when compared with the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, "whom to know aright is life everlasting."

THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST "But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Dove

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invisible God And The Radio Controlled Car

Contributed by John Foster on Jan 8, 2002

Mini childrens address is to demonstrate that just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean that He doesn’t exist. In fact by looking at what he has created we see the evidence of God’s presence.

The object of this mini childrens address is to demonstrate that just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean that He doesn’t exist. In fact by looking at what he has created we see the evidence of God’s presence. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Props:- I use a remote controlled toy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Law Of The Temple

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 1, 2003

A sermon from Ezekiel regarding the Law of the Temple and it’s relevance to believers today.

THE LAW OF THE TEMPLE Ezekiel 43:10-12 “This is the law of the temple: The whole area surrounding the mountaintop is most holy. Behold, this is the law of the temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 43:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unclean, Unclean"!

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 3, 2005

Leprosy is a picture of the sinful heart, it is said that some of the Jewish Rabbi’s translated the words "Unclean, Unclean" as, "Avoid, Avoid." We look at the parallel of leprosy and sin.

Leprosy It’s Origins: (A) Leprosy would start out small in it’s beginning. It would lie concealed in the blood where human eye could not see it. There may be no visible signs or symptoms. Isn’t that also like sin, which lies dormant in our lives until it begins to bear it’s ugly fruit. Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul defends his apostleship and the gospel with his testimony.

“This Is Your Life” Galatians 1:11-24 This Is Your Life, which was broadcast from 1952 to 1961, is one of the best remembered television series from the 1950s. The format of This is Your Life was based on the rather simple principle--guests were surprised with a presentation of their past life in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Opened

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

Jesus has told us to be opened to the fact that he can heal us, to be opened in our personal lives and to be opened in our congregational life

Mark &:31-37 They asked on behalf of the man - pray for others - not for yourself They begged him to lay his hand on him - they requested a show - a visible sign of his power - so everybody can see He spat at him - gesture of blessing - Big Fat Greek Wedding knows two magic remedies: Windex and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Congregational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breathe On Me, Oh Breathe Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

Among the good gifts that the heavenly Father bestows upon his children, there is none greater than the Holy Spirit.

Breathe on Me, Breath of God John 20:21-23 Intro Among the good gifts that the heavenly Father bestows upon his children, there is none greater than the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples to expect the Holy Spirit to render unto them the personal ministries he had given while he was visibly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Formando Parte Del Equipo

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on Jun 11, 2008

Dios nos a dado a todos habilidades y dones. Para poder alcanzar el proposito de Dios debemos de participar todos en ser parte de ese equipo.

Formando parte del equipo 1) Tu rol en el equipo del Maestro.1 Corintios 12.27 a) Todos tenemos algo que aportar, talentos, dones, fortaleza, tiempo etc. b) Dios nos llamo a envolvernos y prestar nuestro servicio para la causa noble de Jesús. c) Nadie en el equipo es inútil, todos juegan un papel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Rid Of The Past Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

God wants to set us free from the failures of the past

Not Enough-Just Enough-More Than Enough Getting Rid of the Past Sermon 1 Exodus 3:1-4:17 Intro—set this up Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Special People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message of commitment.

A SPECIAL PEOPLE John 17:1-26 INTRO: Recently, I learned that the USAF does a special thing when a person gets a promotion to general. They attend “charm school.” It is a training designed to acquaint a person with the expectations of a general’s life. Jesus wanted His followers to be special ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Sep 5, 2011

One of the most spectacular events in the record of Scripture is the coming of the Holy Spirit. It was uniques in its nature. So, powerful in its impact! So amazing in its result.

The Filling of the Spirit Acts 2: 1 – 4 1. The OCCASION! v. 1a a. When the day of pentecost was fully come... Why pentecost? What's the significance? 1. As the great harvest festival of the Hebrew Church (Exodus 23: 16), it was a fitting time for the ingathering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Victoriously!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011

A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene