Sermons on acceptence: showing 901-915 of 78,589

Following From A Distance Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Dealing with the culture of accepting the title of "follower of Jesus" yet remaining at a comfortable distance from Him

Luke 22:39-62 (NLT) 39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.” 41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message urges the believer to refrain from running from God and accept his will for your life.

Acts 3:19 Come with me on a journey. Today we meet the man they call Jonah. Jonah was one of God's prophets during the period of the Divided Kingdom. He was God's instrument to carry out God's Will on earth. He had the great privilege to have been chosen to be God's servant, in bringing God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bring Me A Worm

Contributed by Carol Moore on Jun 22, 2019

Instead of asking the Spirit to come to us, why not accept His invitation to step into His circle.

John Wesley once said, “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.” The Trinity, Three-in-One, is confusing any way you try to look at it. It is the reason that Muslims say we believe in three gods. If it confuses you, then you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Come On Down

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

Until God changes us, we cannot be good. But we have to accept his invitation.

Once upon a time, about 2,000 years ago, a man named Zacchaeus wanted something so badly he climbed a tree to get it - in a skirt. I'm not too fond of climbing trees myself, even in jeans; I'm not always sure about getting down again. But this man didn't care. He lived in a town in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Tolerance

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2023

Tolerance is defined as the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter and former actress once remarked: Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Exodus 14:14, Colossians 3:12-13

The Results Of Partaking Of The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus tells us of five wonderful things that a person receives when he accepts Jesus.

Last week we talked about the way a person partakes of the bread of life. Jesus spelled out for us in verses 41-51 what a person must do to partake of the bread of life, that is, what a person must do to come to know Jesus personally. Tonight, in verses 52-58, Jesus tells us of five wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

#3 No God, No Peace, Know God, Know Peace. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Humanity has been given the invitation to accept the truth and there is a great responsibility in receiving His grace.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Almost like a church sign. I am talking about the church that always has a special ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Neighbours From Heaven Mark 2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

An update and revision of a sermon i wrote last year and is also on Sermon central. It is an attempt to help those who feel that they would not be accepted by God to see that even a clumsy person like - Mr Bean or Dumb and dumber can be accepted by Christ

Christmas Day. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Delicate Situation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?

This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them. Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

When You Are Too Old To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HOWEVER GOD CAN AND WILL SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME IF THEY COME TO HIM IN HUMBLE REPENTENCE AND ACCEPT HIS PLAN OF SALVATION.MANY HOWEVER, WAIT TOO LATE TO DO THIS AND DIE HOPELESSLY LOST.

1/14/07 WHEN YOU ARE TOO OLD TO GO TO HEAVEN TEXT: LUKE CH. 13 VS. 22--28 INTRODUCTION: YOU COULD CALL THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SERMON. SOME WOULD ARGUE WITH THE TITLE. CERTAINLY, GOD LEFT THE DOOR OPEN FOR “WHOSOEVER WILL” BUT HE KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME THAT WOULD NOT ENTER IN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

An Unaccepted Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Serious About Sin

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

As sin has become more acceptable in our society, it has become more acceptable in our churches. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about sin and then how we as followers of Christ should see sin as well. Sin is a virus!

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN INTRODUCTION: THINGS HAVE RADICALLY CHANGED IN THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN AROUND. I AM SURE REGARDLESS OF AGE, MOST EVERYONE CAN SAY THAT. WE IS MOST SIGNIFICANT TO ME IS THE WAY IN WHICH ACTIONS THAT USED TO BE CLEARLY DEFINED AS SINFUL, HAVE SLOWLY MORPHED INTO ACCEPTABLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:11-17, Romans 5:12, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Revilers & False Teachers Are Unreasoning Animals Destroying Themselves - Jude 1 V 10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

Light accepted, is life obtained, but light rejected, is darkness accepted, and life forfeited. Jude writes of these blasphemers, unreasoning animals acting by instinct, who destroy themselves. Men's hearts follow evil to their own destruction. False teachers will be destroyed.

REVILERS & FALSE TEACHERS ARE UNREASONING ANIMALS DESTROYING THEMSELVES - Jude 1 v 10 Jude 1:10 These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. (NASB) Jude speaks of the character of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10, Psalm 82:5, John 1:10, Psalm 119:130, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 4:14, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 1:18-22, 2 Peter 2:10-11, 2 Peter 2:12-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eucharist And The Mother Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2009

The self-gift of Mary of Bethany echoes the lifelong gift of Mary of Nazareth, who was associated with Jesus, her Son, in all His mysteries, especially His sacrificial death.

April 6, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Eucharist and the Mother of God The Blessed Virgin Mary, too, is the servant of the Lord. In fact, her assent to the angelic messenger and her only hymn in Luke proclaim her self-identity: handmaid of the Lord. The contrast between Mary of Bethany, the one ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic