Sermons on adoption: showing 151-165 of 13,548

A Powerful Change In Direction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Suffered For You! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2010

Jesus suffered for you because He loves you. There are times when we will be called to suffer for Him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A couple of weeks ago we started to look at the basic issue that sometimes life is not fair. • We see it all around us; it is something that gets us angry at times. • How we deal with unjust suffering says a lot about us, it says a lot about how our faith impacts our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is The One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011

Being chosen by God.

I Samuel 16: 1 – 13 / This Is The One Intro: It seems as though every few weeks there is yet another award show on TV. There is the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Peoples Choice etc. There are also the pageant shows. They used to be called “beauty pageants.” Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Securely Sealed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

10th in the series dealing with the security of our salvation by His sealing work.

“Securely Sealed” Eph 1:13-14 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2010

Today we enjoy the CROSS blessing as we don’t have to make daily burnt offerings for our sins and have been given the Holy Spirit to stay permanently till Christ returns. Let us not hesitate to pass on the CROSS blessing to others who still haven’t receiv

Opening illustration: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing that his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father To The Fatherless

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 18, 2008

A Father’s Day sermon on God the Father.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Depending on the kind of relationship you had with your father, the fatherhood of God may be a comforting or troubling concept. For some, the word “father” is associated with feelings of resentment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Belonging

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

You've got to say no to self and yes to Jesus to enter into all that He has for you.

In the news in September, there was a story that came out about a young man named Davion Only. Davion was a 15-year-old boy who had grown up in the foster care system all his life; he had pretty much come to that place of resolve, "I'm ready to be adopted no matter what, and I've got to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon on the importance of the First Advent of Jesus Christ.

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Introduction: • Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

59. The Holy Spirit - Life Bringer Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018

It is the Holy Spirit who gives us “new life” so that we are now incorporated into the very life of the Trinity, as adopted sons and daughters

IN GOD'S IMAGE 59 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - LIFE BRINGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24, John 3:5-6, Romans 8:15-17, Romans 10:14, Acts 2:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Family

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 7, 2020

As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.

First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:18-19, Ephesians 1:5, Acts 2:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Leads To Maturity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 27, 2009

Relying on external law is the bondage of slavery. Jesus redeemed us from the law & made us heirs of God. The Christian does not need to wait to enjoy the riches of Christ. If he is a son then he is an heir.

GALATIANS 4:1-7 FAITH LEADS TO MATURITY [Romans 8:15-17] One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer away from a spiritual dependance upon God. The Galatian Christians, like most believers, wanted to grow and go ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Article 8. Christ The Mediator Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

How do we get to God? Through Works? Through the Church? Are the many ways? This sermon unpacks the biblical teaching on Christ as Mediator.

ARTICLE 8. CHRIST THE MEDIATOR. 1 TIM 2:5. THE 9TH ARTICLE OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH TELLS US THAT CHRIST IS OUR MEDIATOR. I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF WHAT A MEDIATOR IS WE SEE IT SO OFTEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE THERE ARE DISPUTES WHETHER IT IS BETWEEN NATIONS – FAMILIES - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Failures Don’t Have To Be Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

We all fail. In our failures we find that God is not content to leave us in them.

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 3 Failures Don’t Have to Be Fatal Sunday, February 22, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Simon Peter was a leader among the 12 disciples. He was brash, outspoken, eager & headstrong. He had the kind of personality that would act and then think. If he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Roots

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 5, 2010

Counteract lies with God’s truth that we are loved by Him and that His love is powerful.

Intro: I used to always identify with the first snowman. Part of my personality is idealistic, sees the good, believes that things can improve, people can change, and greater things are ahead. But this year, for a number of reasons yet un-examined within me, I feel more like I’m in the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Mar 4, 2019

We often become complacent in our walk with Christ. Sometimes we need a reminder of the many blessing s that come to us when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Charles Spurgeon made this observation on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “The epistle to the Ephesians is a complete body of divinity. In the first chapter, you have the doctrines of the gospel, and the next, you have the experience of the Christian, and before the epistle finishes you have the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14