Sermons on affirmation: showing 31-45 of 12,748

Show Love, Don't Grumble

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2009

Biblical basis for having a ministry of encouragement.

-Show Love, Don’t Grumble- Philippians 4:6-8 Psalm 19:14, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.” I Peter 4:8-9, “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Impact Of John The Baptist's Ministry

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 18, 2009

TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY.

THE IMPACT OF JOHN THE BAPTIST MT. 3: 1-15 THE CHALLENGE-TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS REGARDING JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY. I. INTRODUCTION A. SOME SCHOLARS BELIEVE THAT THIRTY YEARS HAD PASSED BETWEEN CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 3. B. JESUS LIVED IN NAZARETH AND WORKED AS A CARPENTER (MARK 6:3). DURING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming Our Denials

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2011

There is a bit of Peter in all of us. We are weak in the face of temptation. We feel like failures. Some people even keep a spiritual scorecard reminding them that they struck out. Jesus is willing to forgive our failures and call us into His service. A

Opening illustration: It’s my duty to grill the chicken, fish, beef, potatoes, or whatever else my wife has on the menu. And while I’m not the greatest chef when it comes to outdoor cooking, I love the unforgettable aroma of grilling over a charcoal fire. So the mention of a “fire of coals” in John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oreo Goodness: It's All About The Middle

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

Today is a day full of milestones. Last week, we celebrated together the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ; and though every Sunday is a "little Easter," our special Easter celebration will continue on for a few weeks until Pentecost Sunday. One of the ways the church has traditionally marked ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

I Value You For Who You Are

Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 1, 2013

Discovering what we mean when we give others affirmative words.

“I Value You for Who You Are” Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 8 Introduction We make value judgments every day about all sorts of things. We choose one product over another product. We choose one TV news program over another. We think carefully before investing a huge amount of money in a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand: The Power Of Teamwork

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 25, 2024

Words of King David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was not only a king but also a warrior, poet, and musician. He knew the importance of working together as a team, and in our lives today, teamwork can make a significant difference.

1. The Power of the Team: David’s Mighty Men Let’s start by talking about David’s mighty men. They were a group of his most loyal and skilled warriors who fought side by side with him. Together, they accomplished incredible feats that no single warrior could have achieved alone. Even in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Affirmations - Sermon Iii: Belief In God The Almighty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Not only is it wonderful to remember that God is our Father in Heaven, but it is so important to never forget that He is Sovereign Lord! Great and Mighty is the Lord our God!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:8, Psalm 139:4-10, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 23:23

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

"who Am I?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2024

A sermon about re-claiming the identity that we affirmed or was affirmed for us at our baptism.

“Who Am I?” Mark 1:4-13 (This sermon gets its inspiration from Henry Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved” 1992) Life is short, isn’t it? I was born in 1968 and say I live until 2054—that’s not so bad, right? But that’s it. Now you may be thinking, “I came along a little bit later than you, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"Weapon Of Mass Destruction (Wmd)"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 13, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that mature Christians can be idenified by their speech.

13 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: There is a direct correlation between spiritual maturity and a disciplined tongue; and spiritual immaturity and an undisciplined tongue (or a Christian who talks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Post-Resurrection Fish-Fry

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 26, 2009

Jesus appeared on the beach as an intervention to keep the disciples from missing out on Pentecost and going off-the-track of ministering to the entire world.

This is going to seem like a strange question, but how many of you have heard of “The Amazing Randi?” He was a stage magician, “mentalist,” and escape artist (in the tradition of Houdini). He once escaped from a block of ice and once escaped from a straitjacket while hanging upside-down over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: *other

Claim The Name Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on Aug 20, 2015

Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! Scripture provides 3 keys to winning in life.

# 2 CLAIMING THE NAME There are unseen, evil forces that are constantly around us. And while they are unseen they are certainly not unreal. The devil, our own flesh and the world, are constantly trying to steal away any contentment there is. There's an orchestrated, a 6000 year-old conspiracy by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Training Tips

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2013

A sermon the details what is important in the training of children.

"Training Tips" Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train up a child. We will train them whether we realize it or not. They will learn things from mom and dad and other people. They are like sponges and they will copy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Simplified

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God’s Word tells us in Genesis about creation. We will see that the things taught in Genesis 1 are upheld throughout the rest of Scripture. Both the Old and New Testament writings affirm the Genesis account of creation.

Genesis Chapter 1 What does Genesis mean? Genesis means beginning or origin. Consider what information we would be missing if we didn’t have the book of Genesis: The history of the beginning would be missing. –how the earth was formed –how life began –how sin entered the world –how God made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:6, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Psalm 19:1-3, Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 95:5, Psalm 136:3-9, Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 45:18, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Romans 1:20, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 3:5, Psalm 148:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist