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Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017

The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The God Who Appeared: His Identity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His Identity - John chapter 1 verses 1-3&14 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: He changed his abode. He changed his possessions He changed his glory He changed his form SERMON BODY: ill: • Some people here this morning have changed their identity. • They were born with one name but now proudly live by another. • Now they are not lawbreakers, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

How Can You Tell Who Is Ready To Receive God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2013

A look at how we frequently judge the inward readiness by the outward appearance and why that doesn't work.

HOW CAN YOU TELL WHO IS READY TO RECEIVE GOD? Outward appearance is a poor indicator of inward readiness. - Jonah 3:5-10. - Focusing on outward appearance hurts our witnessing because we don’t want to be mocked. - There are many who appear to be far away from God because they are in fact very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Supermodel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Appearance

Text: Titus 2:1-10, Title: Supermodel, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/12, AM Opening illustration: Erika’s cousin Nikki Background to passage: in this letter to Titus, the young pastor at Crete, Paul includes a list known to commentators as a “household code.” These codes are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018

What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-18, Acts 16:6-10, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Jesus Appears In A Dead Situation

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

A solution for all of our dead situations in our lives

When Jesus appears in a Dead Situation Prayer Main verse: John 11:17-22 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 29, 2006

Luke only offers us two post Resurrection appearances of Jesus - this is one of them - Why?

Story: Malcolm Muggeridge was a Marxist before he found Christ. During the Cold War he travelled to Russia to write a story about the Communist party and the decline of religion in that atheistic regime. After conducing a series of interviews with officials in the Kremlin, he attended a Russian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43, Luke 23:39-49

Denomination: Anglican

Two Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004

What does the Resurrection of Jesus mean to us today?

Binham 18-04-04 Jn 20:19-31 Today is the Second Sunday after Easter – and our Gospel reading focuses on two post resurrection appearances of Jesus. The first was Jesus’ appearance to the disciples meeting behind locked doors. And Jesus just appeared in the room in front of the terrified ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Glory Inside.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2024

What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown.

The Glory Inside. Exodus 40:1-3 What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown. It’s outer covering was of badgers skin. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-3, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019

“To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building An Altar For God

Contributed by Ayodeji Alake on Sep 20, 2005

An Altar is intended to be a place of true worship for God; a aplace where communication ensued between a Christian and his creator, God.

“Building An Altar For God” Text – Gen. 35:1-7, I Kg 5:1-5 - What Is An Altar? - Ingredients of an Altar Building - The Benefits of Building An Altar What is An Altar? - An Altar is a place that is designed or separated for worship unto God; a place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7, Deuteronomy 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Fear

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2018

Satan stops at nothing to make us think that God doesn't exist or doesn't care.

Fear Mark 4:35- 41 Introduction: 2003 in Paris with Jennifer at Eiffel tower. --- Level 1, Level 2. Another GLASS ELEVATOR! Clung to pole in center listening to my heart pounding. Wasn’t afraid. I WAS TERRIFIED!! What are you afraid of? I. VS. 35 “Let us go across to the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed