Sermons on Vision Setting:

Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2017

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2)

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Near Capernaum Title: Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-7:29, Luke 6:20-49 -Matthew- And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2) “And seeing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping Your Alcatraz

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Nov 26, 2016

Escaping your Alcatraz is a message of hope for those that are caught in their own prison of addiction, depression or anything that has us bound. All of our efforts cannot set us free. The Spirit of the Lord can.

On June 11, 1962, Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris tucked papier-Mache heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds, broke out of the main prison building via an unused utility corridor and departed Alcatraz Island aboard an improvised inflatable raft to an uncertain fate, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4, Revelation 12:11, Psalm 142:7, John 8:36, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boundaries

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Mar 17, 2018

As Israel conquered Canaan, God set up physical boundaries for the tribes. At Sinai He gave them moral boundaries. The Word of God still defines boundaries. We are commanded not to move the boundary markers.

20180317 Parsha 124 Boundaries Today’s Torah portion is one of those passages that we tend to skip over or speed read through as we put our brain on pause. There are names we can’t pronounce and places we can’t locate on Google earth. And what difference does it make anyway. It certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-15, Acts 17:24-30

Denomination: *other

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017

FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

-AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Of Adulteress Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2017

As our Lord was setting in the temple area teaching the people, there is this hullabaloo outside. Then here comes these religious rulers dragging a woman with her clothes in disarray, her hair all disheveled, defiant, and resisting them.

Jerusalem Lesson: Forgiveness of Adulteress John 7:53-8:11 Chapter 7 told of Jesus teaching during the Feast of Tabernacles and the great stir He caused among the Sadducees and Pharisees. They tried to have Him arrested, but couldn’t, because His time had not yet come. And then the feast was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devastation In Abomination Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 15, 2018

Jesus warned of the coming abomination in the end times. When the Antichrist sets himself up in the Temple as God, the people would know that devastation would soon follow. These day will bring unprecedented death and despair.

The Devastation in Abomination Mark 13: 14-20 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal actual events ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2016

If you want to break free from the sinful habits and attitudes that keep you from soaring, listen to God and believe Him when He tells you, "I am setting you free!"

Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of Kung Fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest Kung Fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can I Trust God With My Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This sermon involves being set free from possessions in order to begin to trust God with our money. It also challenges us to see us for just how rich we are in terms of this world's goods.

Can I Trust God With My Money Proverbs 3:5-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Glenville 1-8-12 We are in the middle of a series of Can I Trust God. Last week Pastor Kellie preached on “Can I Trust God With My Disappointments.”. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Age Before Beauty Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 6, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone else to arrive there was no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Church Of The Adopted Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 12, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

The Church of the Adopted Galatians 4:1-7 I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Can There Be Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Some have broken relationships...there may be unforgiveness or resentment... you may be harboring hurts or disappointments. It's time to let the peace of God take away those chains and set you free

CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH? LUKE 2:8 14; JOHN 14:27 Many of you have already made preparations for Christmas...decorating, shopping, plans for visiting, etc. I would like to look to God's Word in an attempt to prepare us spiritually for this holiday season. I want to begin today by looking first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

What Does Christmas Mean

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 24, 2018

The plan of salvation had been put into place before the universe was created. Before anything ever existed, the Triune God set the day when God would become a man and walk among humankind.

What Does Christmas Mean? TEXT: Gal. 4:4-7 Introduction: Here are some facts about Christmas from The History Channel Website: • Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. • Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2019

When we become Christians, we are set free from our bondage to sin, but we must then strive to be slaves of righteousness. Everyone either serves sin or God. You gotta serve somebody!

Introduction: A. I always liked the Far Side cartoons, and so I begin with this cartoon because of the irony of it. 1. Here’s a man who is a slave on a Viking ship, and he thinks the slave driver will care that he is getting a blister. He was in for a rude awakening! 2. Slavery is an ugly subject ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Word Became Flesh” Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Apr 4, 2019

“THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPRABLE.​ FOR HE ALONE IS “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” WHICH MEANS The transcendent is now Immanent. THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE CHRISTIAN FAITH APART.

“THE WORD BECAME FLESH” John 1:1-18. (v.14). I. INTRODUCTION A. SAY: “THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPARABLE” 1. FOR HE ALONE IS… “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” a. WHICH MEANS • The transcendent is now Immanent. 2. SAY: “THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren