Sermons on Visualization:

A Hymn To The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The correct response to the love of God, is to put our trust “under the shadow of His wings”.

A HYMN TO GOD’S MERCY. Psalm 36:5-10. This beautiful meditation on the excellence of God’s loving-kindness, is encompassed within an oracle concerning the transgression of the wicked. Like a beautiful portrait set against a dark and gloomy background, the centrepiece is highlighted by the use of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2014

Power and anointing on Jesus was the result of Jesus being shut with His Father all through the night, after He walks out of His prayer closet, He makes some crucial decisions of selecting 12 disciples for His ministry.

Lord, teach us…. Luke 11:1 “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." The anointing of prayer, rubbed off on His disciples too, as they pleadingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024

Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feast Of Victory

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2003

sermon on the importance and efficacy of the Real Presence in the Lord’s Supper

The Feast of Victory What comes to your mind when you hear the word “feast”? I tend to think of a big table of about 10 to 15 people, all seated around a huge turkey, with cranberries and mashed potatoes. There’s nothing like the smell and the taste of freshly cooked meat between your teeth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Dreams

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 10, 2008

God used Joseph as an instrument to demonstrate faith, forgiveness and salvation.

Text: “Now Joseph had a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more” (Genesis 37:5). Have you ever had a dream? We have probably had many dreams during our lifetime. Some dreams are very exciting and relaxing while others are very frightening and scary. When you dream of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The third message in a series on vision

(adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 1

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010

Part 1 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs three and four on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submi

Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 1 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2010 About six years ago Christy and I did a joint sermon based on the book His Needs, Her Needs, by Willard Harley. We got a lot of positive feedback on it and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Still Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2016

People seem to be afraid of silence. They do anything to fill their lives with noise and avoid the emptiness. But God says "Be still and know that I am God." What can that mean to us and how can we go about doing it?

How many of you have ever heard the term: “Circuit Riders”? Circuit Riders were preachers back in the 1700s and 1800s who would ride from church to church and hold services. There were more churches than preachers in that day and a Circuit Rider would travel from congregation to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 17, 2018

A couple of weeks ago I talked about the command to go and make disciples. Then last Sunday I talked about sharing the right gospel message. Today, I'll be talking about some practical things we can do and what we're up against as we contend for the faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH 1) Contend for the faith. Jude 1:3, "Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints." To contend means to put yourself ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Acts 17:22-23, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The People And The Book

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2020

‘The People and the Book’ – Nehemiah chapter 8 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Visually: He made sure people could see him (vs 5). (2). Audibly: He made sure people could hear him (vs 5). (3). Respectfully: He made sure people were tuned in (vs 5b & 6). (4). Patiently: He made sure people were (vs 5b). (5). Clarity: He made sure people could ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Luminous Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.

William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Monumental Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022

We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able

[NOTE: This series uses stones as visual cues for our journey through Lent. This is actually the first sermon in the series. Each week, I have the ushers make sure that everyone has a stone. I ask them to hold the stone during the service and then, at the end, I ask them to come forward and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24, Mark 16:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Redeemed By His Sacrifice: Reflecting On Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

The most profound act of love in human history — Good Friday, the day when our Lord Jesus Christ willingly gave His life on the cross to redeem us from sin and reconcile us to God.

Redeemed by His Sacrifice: Reflecting on Good Friday Introduction: Today we gather to commemorate the most profound act of love in human history — Good Friday, the day when our Lord Jesus Christ willingly gave His life on the cross to redeem us from sin and reconcile us to God. As we journey ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal