Sermons on worst dictators: showing 1-15 of 21,573

Not Being Dictated To By Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

If The Worst

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 22, 2002

Funeral of a believer who has lived a long and good life

Invocation texts Psalms 62:7-12 (CEV) (Psa 62:7) God saves me and honors me. He is that mighty rock where I find safety. (Psa 62:8) Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of your concerns. God is our place of safety. (Psa 62:9) We humans are only a breath; none of us are truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worst Of Sinners

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show that GOD in His mercy can display His unlimited patience on anyone and even make anyone a good example to those who will believe.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worst sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD in His mercy can display His unlimited patience on anyone and even make anyone a good example to those who will believe. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:16 (Amplified Bible) But I obtained mercy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worst Of Sinners

Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 8, 2019

CHRIST JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE SINNERS – AND I AM THE WORST OF THEM.

FBL October 20, 2019 Sunday Morning The Worst of Sinners I Timothy 1:12-17 Intro.: Printed in your sermon notes are these words: CHRIST JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE SINNERS – AND I AM THE WORST OF THEM. Say that. If you ever said those words or words like them and truly meant them then you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Sluggard

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2005

The worst sluggard of all is the spiritual sluggard.

INTRO.- ILL.- A teacher gave a subject for composition class. The subject given was the word, “WHAT?” For an hour, the whole class busily expounded and defined this word. One boy, however, submitted his paper in only 1 minute and left the class. On his paper, he had written: “SO WHAT?” Was he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Of God

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 12, 2002

A look at the family aspects of church

THE FAMILY OF GOD INTRO 1. One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect 1 Tim. 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worst Of Them All Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013

What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

The World's Worst Missionary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 5, 2015

This sermon has four points. 1. God's Call Is UNPREDICTABLE, 2. God's Call Is UNCOMFORTABLE, 3. God's Grace Is INCOMPREHENSIBLE, 4. How We respond to God's call MATTERS

Jonah's Journey: The World's Worst Missionary Today we are going to begin a new study. We are going to make our way through the book of Jonah. As we begin our journey with Jonah, let’s clarify one point. Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning Jonah is running from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Place To Die

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 28, 2015

A sermon examining the danger of dying "in your sins".

The Worst Place To Die John 8:21-30 Death is not a subject that we enjoy thinking about. But, despite efforts by doctors, rescue workers and other medical professionals worldwide, the global death rate remains constant at 100 percent." The Bible tells us in - James 4:14 (that life is) a vapor, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Worst Than The First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that we need to win souls for the LORD JESUS CHRIST all the more in these last days so they won't grow from bad to worst.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a subject of GOD? Yes. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. Who is your pride? JESUS CHRIST. Philippians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Worst To The Best Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul tells us in verses 13 and 14 that he was always a very religious man, and he was zealous in his commitment to Judaism. Paul becomes a great example of both the danger and value of being religious.

Mary Marrow had just arrived in China as a missionary when the Boxer Rebellion broke out in 1900. The leaders of China blamed the missionaries for the problems of the land, and mobs began to violently persecute the Christians. They were dragged from their homes and forced to stomp on a cross or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job's Worst Day Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017

Our response to what's going on in our lives, matters. How can we show others Who we serve if our reaction to God is sinful? If we cannot even respond with reverence … how will we live properly?

Job’s Worst Day Job Sermon Series, Part 2 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - I believe this book ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Grandparent Ever

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 13, 2023

There were a number of good grandparents in the Bible but there were a number of bad ones, too. This message is about Athaliah, the worst grandparent ever.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church Chamois, MO on September 10, 2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Except for Adam, Eve, and the first generation of children (Cain, Abel, Seth, etc.) everybody has at least four grandparents! Some were good, and, sadly, many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Best And Worst Day

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ