Sermons on alpha and the omega: showing 451-465 of 2,894

What Is Advent (Hope, Love, Joy, Peace)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

An overview of the four Sundays of Advent and what each candle means

Today we will enter into the Christian Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when Christians look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. In the early days of the church, Advent was a time of prayer and confession. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Episcopal

Two Inheritances

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Some of us don’t value our Eternal Inheritance and waste what is given us on dissipation & immediate gratification. We must focus on the important relationships in our lives & feel we can delay gratification.

Revelation 21:6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end (Fulfillment). I will give to the thirsty one out of the spring of the water of life as a gift. 7. The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-9

Denomination: *other

Two Inheritances

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Some of us don’t value our Eternal Inheritance and waste what is given us on dissipation & immediate gratification. We must focus on the important relationships in our lives & feel we can delay gratification.

Revelation 21:6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end (Fulfillment). I will give to the thirsty one out of the spring of the water of life as a gift. 7. The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-9

Denomination: *other

"The Un-Known God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2017

The God at Marrs Hill is unknown to the community an there are some thing we dont know about God.

“The UN-Known God” Acts 17:22-31 1. Today Paul is in Athens those intellectuals would gather at the city forum called Areopagus 2. They Gathered ,they worshipped, 3. Paul desired that the folks of Athenian to know more about this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Sonship Membership

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps encourage the believer with trust in God for he has called us to be "Sons of God"

I. "BEHOLD WHAT MANNER OF LOVE THE FATHER HATH BESTOWED UPON US, THAT WE SHOULD BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD" A. It is amazing and thought provoking to note that John's great and central theme in the Gospel and in the three letters is about love - the love of God: 1. "God so loved the world, that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, John 3:3-9, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 19:9, Luke 15:24, Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 8:31-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:2, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, John 17:26, John 3:16, 1 John 3:6, John 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Emptied Himself

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus emptied himself so that I could have Heaven.

Jesus emptied Himself Philippians 2:1-11 1. Today Jesus talks about emptying oneself • Emptying is what Jesus did and he asks us to likewise by doing so he brings Christ Joy , He says, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope For A New Year Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. There is a poignant scene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, where Jesus is carrying His cross down the Via Dolorosa. Upon seeing Mary, His mother, Jesus says, “Look, mother, I am doing a new thing.” B. For us, every day is a new thing, but some days have more importance than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6, John 1:14, John 8:58, John 10:30, Romans 8:29, John 1:1-3, Romans 11:33-36, Revelation 22:13, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:19, John 5:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

The New Heaven & The New Earth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 26, 2014

1) The Appearance (Rev. 21:1), 2) The Capital (Rev. 21:2), 3) The Supreme Reality (Rev.21:3), 4) The Changes (Rev. 21:4-6a), 5) The Residents (Rev. 21:6b–7), and 6) The Outcasts from the New Heaven and the New Earth. (Rev.21:8)

On Monday evening at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, Stephen Harper promised Israelis that “through fire and water, Canada will stand with you.” The prime minister explained that his unprecedented and unmatched support for Israel is not about political calculation, but rather a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 10, 2003

I talk about the importance of having a correct understanding of Jesus and other important truths about him.

THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS July 13, 2003 A.M. Service Riverwood Church Introduction: A mother told her little boy to go wash his hands. He said, germs and Jesus, germs and Jesus, that’s all I ever hear about around here. I have never seen either one of them. (Paul Powell) A minister delievering the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The Church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-II—Revelation 1:4-8 A man returns from a foreign holiday and is feeling very ill. He goes to see his doctor, and is immediately rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. The man wakes up after the tests in a private room at the hospital, shuffles to the door & finds it locked from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-44

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Apostolic

"Sowing Seeds Of Service”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009

II Cor 9:7 “7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

“Sowing Seeds of Service” 12/30/2007 – Marsing, ID, 5/24/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – Pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Cor 9:7 “7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” “Cada uno dé como propuso en su ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Apostolic

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Genesis Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 5, 2014

Our God is Creator He Continues with New Creation His creative power is reason for Praise His pre-existence is provides Him power to predict Because He created the cosmos, He is able to keep a covenant

Illustration: [SLIDE 2] Two little boys were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a pastor in town was good at disciplining children, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other