Sermons on We Must Appear:

It’s Not Just What We Say

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

What we say has the power to destroy or to build up. As Christians we should in every case seek to build up those around us.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous British preacher of the nineteenth century, was once invited to preach in London in a public auditorium called the Crystal Palace for a special service. The facility seated almost 24,000 people. A day or two prior to the event, Spurgeon went to the Crystal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want To Know And To Do The Will Of God? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Do we want to do good in our eyes or in the eyes of God? We do not get to choose. It is all about God's will, not ours.

Back 1949, a notorious gangster named Mickey Cohen, who was the big crime boss in Los Angeles with close ties to the Mafia, he attended a Christian meeting in Beverly Hills. The meeting was being led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. Graham was just starting out in evangelism and no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

"what On Earth Will We Do In Heaven?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

There will be two primary activities in heaven. Worship and work. Look with me at Genesis 2:8 and 15.

“What on Earth will we do in Heaven?” 1st Corinthians 10:31, Rev. 7:9-10, Matthew 25:23 The ministry of Dr. Billy Graham began when he was 28 years of age. He died one year ago this month at the age of 99. So he preached the gospel for 70 years. He is a hero to me and many other pastors. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

We're On God's Team

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 18, 2023

One of the unquestioned beliefs in the Church today is that God is in control of everything that happens in our lives and on this planet. This message addresses this belief using the analogy of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as coaches of a football team.

Turn with me to Romans 12. We're going to read verses four and five. (4) For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: (5) `So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” Some years ago, a well-known professional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 12:14, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 138:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Peter 1:1-7, Matthew 4:4, Isaiah 55:10-11, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Savior Do We All Need?

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 25, 2008

I hope to show in this sermon that there is, and forever will be, only one Savior, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.

WHAT KIND OF SAVIOR DO WE ALL NEED? Text-Luke 2:11-"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." KJV Introduction- I hope this morning to proclaim the truth that there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Think Jesus Is Coming Back Or Not?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2006

This sermon encourages us to watch, to wait, to be alert, to be on our guard, and not to worry. This is an encouragement to remember and believe that Jesus will indeed return with great power and glory, and to remember it whatever our current circumstance

If I were to hand out confidential voting papers on which you can vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, I wonder what the results would be …(long pause). You want to know what the question is, don’t you! It’s this: Will Jesus return? Is He coming back? Yes or no. Mark chapter 13 is not easy to understand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Judging Sinful Actions As We Accompany The Fellow Sinner Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2015

Someone good at accompanying others will not give in to frustration or fear

Thursday of 27th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “The day that God will take action.” These words of the prophet Malachi are not about just any day. They distinguish from every other day the time called “the day of the Lord.” That’s the last day, the day of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Can We Refuse To See Our Brothers And Sisters? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2015

We cannot love God if we refuse to work for the betterment and evangelization of the poor.

Thursday after Epiphany 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. John’s letter is pretty stark today: “If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.” Our love for our brothers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Inclusion Is What We Need, Not Power Hungry People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 11, 2021

Jesus rebuked His disciples because they wanted to keep the power of healing for themselves. This is happening in church today even though Jesus said it is wrong!

I think that it is sad that when I read this narrative, it made me think about the control the church has held over people for almost 2000 years. The church used only one verse, thus out of context, to control people. Catholics could not own a Bible until 1964 CE. The idea that a person has to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is Jesus And How Do We Recognize Him? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2023

We want to live in confidence in this God of resurrection, and so we believe in God, hope to be united with God eternally, and love each other so we can accomplish those tasks.

Third Sunday in Easter 2023 As the Church moves more deeply into the Easter season, we are presented this year with the awesome story of the two disciples walking together to Emmaus, away from Jerusalem, away from the grave of the man they had followed for perhaps three years. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Acts 2:14-33, Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

We Share In Christ's Pain On The Cross

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 28, 2025

when someone is murdered, it catches all of us up short, and when the violence is carried out on children, especially as they are praying on the second day of school, no words can ever suffice to bring us back to anything like normalcy.

Twenty-second Sunday in Course 2025 Humility, yes. I suspect that many preachers in this country have been humbled by the recent events at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis last week. Typically we work hard on a homily for some days and often feel proud of our work when we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-7, Psalm 68:10-11, Hebrews 12:18-24, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Destroy The Devil's Work

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025

"The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9, Romans 12:9, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Other

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014

A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 7: What We Believe About Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

Salvation is divided into two sections, first what Christ did on the historic cross, i.e., salvation past; and second what Christ does for someone today, i.e., salvation present. The past is redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness and propitiation. The present is conversion, regeneration and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-17

Denomination: Baptist