Sermons about Abstract Things - SermonCentral.com

The Passions Of Christ - Doing The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 27, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 9,429 views

Jesus was passionate about doing the Father’s will, as Christ followers we should also be passionate about the same things.

The Passions of Christ - #1 Doing the Father’s Will Pastor Glenn Newton 2/27/05 Text: MT 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Nazarene

"Command And Teach"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,574 views

Paul gives Timothy, and us, several commands for living the Christian life, and several things to teach others about the Christian life.

“Command And Teach” 1 Timothy 4:6-11 INTRODUCTION: Read Scripture. Paul is writing to Timothy, the young “preacher-boy” – 4:6. I used to be a young “preacher-boy” many years ago … I know a little of what he was going through. NOW … this doesn’t mean that just because you’re NOT a young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Battle Gear

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 4, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 1,976 views

There are 6 essential things we must carry into battle each day if we are to have a chnace against the enemy of our soul.

Our Battle Gear Ephesians 6:14-18 I. The Piece that Holds It All Together (v. 14a) A. Without Truth There is No Foundation to Stand B. Real Truth is Revealed in God’s Word C. God’s Truth Protects Us 1. Against Lies About Us 2. Against Distortions of Scripture II. The Pieces that Provide Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,977 views

In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 4,544 views

What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

- This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006

based on 118 ratings

| 97,246 views

Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20, Genesis 33:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,358 views

Don’t give into despair. You never know what great things God can do even with the worst of situations.

Out of the Ashes Ruth 1:6-7, 19-21 Are you feeling like life can’t get any worse than what it is right now? Is it a struggle to remain faithful to God? Are you just hanging on by a thread and afraid that it’s going to break at any moment? Read the book of Ruth. Today I will give you the short ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazed By His Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 29, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 14,826 views

The one thing that is obvious through a study of the word Amazed in the Bible Is that wherever God turns up so does the word Amazed!

AMAZED BY HIS GLORY IAN JOHNSON Jun 29, 2005 "AMAZED by His Glory Ian Johnson Papatoetoe NZ. MARK 16: 15 And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Yours Anyway

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 30, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,562 views

Some of think that because God has blessed us to have or be over things then it belongs to us and we forget about him.

Its Not Yours Anyway Scripture Reference: Acts 12:21-24 (KJV) Acts 12:21-24 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

based on 191 ratings

| 44,716 views

Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

The Highest Form Of Faith

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 3,666 views

Learning to "stand on the Word" can be a hard thing, but when our total confidence is in the Word of God nothing can stop us

Introduction: >Grew up in church since I was 4 >Always heard: Apple of His eye, Chosen people, Blessed and highly favored What does that really mean? 1 Pet 2:9 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 4,565 views

There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

“The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Key Bible Revelations"

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 8,463 views

Three Wonderful things the Word of God - the Bible - shows us about the attributes God and how to live life His Way.

"Three Key Bible Revelations" By Sterling Franklin 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Psalm 119:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,755 views

Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

“Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does A Christian Gain When They Die? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 1, 2006

based on 416 ratings

| 52,912 views

Four Things A Christian Gains at Death. 1. An Incrediable Life. 2. An Eternal Life. 3. A Golrious Home. 4. Perfection

What Does the Christian Gain When They Die? When we speak of funerals we usually don’t think of gaining anything do we? The word gain is usually not in our funeral vocabulary. Most of the time we speak of our loss – and that is what we concentrate on. People tell us how sorry they are for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermons on Abstract Things:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 27, 2005

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 4, 2004

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 29, 2005

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 30, 2005

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2002

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 1, 2006