Sermons on affections: showing 871-885 of 29,174

The Blunder Effect Series

Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011

David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment Of The Bridegroom King

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 18, 2021

Within the religions of the world, it is not uncommon to hear that the greatest thing to obtain is faith. Yet, the Great Commandment given by God in the Bible was not to have faith but rather, to love Him

"You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment." (Matt 22:37-39 NLT) Faith - in and of itself - is useless unless it is energized by God's love. This love command is the foundation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:7-10, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Has To Die

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2014

There can be no coexistence of sin and a godly life. There are something's that need to die.

“It’s has to die” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. TEXT:- Exodus 20:13 is the sixth commandment it says "Thou shalt not kill." Deuteronomy 20:16-18 “But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

The Mole Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Reality".

Series: Reality [#2] THE MOLE Joshua 7:1-8:2 Introduction: The reality show The Mole follows 14 players as they try to figure out who among them is The Mole. By working as a team to complete a series of challenging physical and mental games, the players earn money for the pot — up to $1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Hope As Believers Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message deals with the thought of remembering our future -- the blessed hope.

REMEMBERING OUR HOPE AS BELIEVERS Philippians 3:20-21 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; 21  who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Truth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 22, 2013

TRUE LOVE EMBRACES TRUTH

LOVE IN TRUTH INTRODUCTION: AGAIN, MOST BIBLE AUTHORITIES BELIEVE JOHN WROTE 3 JOHN DUE THE STYLE OF THE WRITINGS. HE CALLS HIMSELF “THE ELDER” AND MAY REFER TO AGE AS MUCH AS HIS POSITION IN THE CHURCH. SOME SUGGEST HE MAY HAVE BEEN THE LAST OF THE APOSTLES. THE LETTER WAS ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"An Achan, Breakin' Heart"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

Through the sin of Achan, and the defeat at Ai, we learn some valuable lessons on the process of temptation to sin, and dependence on God.

“An Achan, Breakin’ Heart” Joshua 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are going to take a look at “An Achan, Breakin’ Heart”. Turn with me to Joshua 7:1-26 – (READ in NLT). Israel had just come from 40 years of watching God work: • God led them out of the bondage of Egypt. • God opened the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Change My Heart, O God

Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008

We must live a life of holiness before God.

“CHANGE MY HEART, O GOD” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRO: Paul disciplined himself and subdues it for the fear of being a castaway or rejected at the last day. If the great Apostle Paul dreads about this after suffering many things for the sake of the Gospel, how much more are we if we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cycle Of Settling Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Have you settled for the wrong things lately? Have you found yourself sitting on your lazy boy of life too often? Have you settled for ungodly things? Have you settled for less than God in your prayer life? In your Bible study? In your walk with God?

THE CYCLE OF SETTLING Gen. 11:31-12:1, Cor. 14:3, I love Sunday afternoon. There is something special about having worshipped God, going out to eat with your family, and then coming home to this!!! Can I get a witness? What would happen though if I did this (point to chair) all of the time? As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Alcohol - Should A Christian Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 13, 2008

Sermon on what the Bible says about alcohol and whether a Christian should drink

Alcohol – Should a Christian Drink? We are continuing our series entitled, “Too Hot to Handle” and today we are going to be talking about the Hot Topic of Alcohol and the Bible and whether a Christian should Drink. Slide Even as we did last week, we see a wide discrepancy between what some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

The Bible is filled with thousands of promises and prayers. So it is very appropriate that the Bible closes with a prayer and a promise.

• The LAST PROMISE is made in Rev. 22:20 by the Lord Himself. He said, “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly.” • The LAST PRAYER is made in Rev. 22:20 by John the apostle. He prayed, “Even so. Come, Lord Jesus.” The LAST PROMISE and the LAST PRAYER has to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Then Jesus Came Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2019

Why would people not want Jesus in their lives? Why did John 1:11 say Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him?

OPEN: There’s a true story told about a plastic surgeon who had a patient that had been injured in a fire. The patient had attempted to save his parents from a burning house, but he couldn't get to them in time... and they died. His own face was burned and disfigured. And (as sometimes happens ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Kisses: A Valentine's Message

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 26, 2001

A topical message on the many uses of the word "kiss" in scripture.

Popular culture has a lot to say about kisses. Radio airwaves are filled with songs about them, and teenage hearts are filled with thoughts of them. But the kiss is not strictly the domain of youngsters and songsters. A kiss is an expression of affection, an evidence of love. Society has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 6, 2001

John Chapter 21 is the final lesson in this series. At the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus performs His final recorded miracle and reinstates Peter.

John Chapter 21 Read verses 1-14 The Sea of Tiberias is very much connected with the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ before and after His resurrection. This is an amazing group of men. Here is Simon Peter, warm hearted, yet often impulsive. Here is Thomas, that magnificent skeptic, who has a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist