Sermons on antithesis: showing 151-165 of 417

On The Edge Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Jan 27, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to exhort the church to not be stagnant and satisifed with its accomplishments but to experience all that God has for it.

Antithesis: Every time God speaks to a church family the intent is to provide reproof, revival and motivation. As we seek to affirm the direction in which God is leading we are reminded that we have a responsibility to claim that which God has promised. I hope that you remember that ministry are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Push - Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to pray while facing the problems of life.

P.U.S.H “Praying Until Something Happens” SUB-TOPIC: Keep On praying until something happens Text: Luke 11: 5 And he said unto them, which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him and midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Real Good News For The Real World

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Conspiracy Theory

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2013

Exposition of Conspiracy

Text: Ephesians 6:10-11, Title: Conspiracy Theory, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.27.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the roller coaster of Les Cox’s spiritual life over the past 14 years, but the relative stability over the past 2 years because of his recommitment to Christ. Now he is at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 30, 2012

In this series on ‘Repentance’ I intend to categorize the subject into II parts. I) Repentance of Sinners & strange as it seems II) Repentance of Saints.

CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART I “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after laying his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they represent a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

"You Are Blessed" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are blessed… A couple of weeks ago, we began a small series on the Promises that God has given us, and we were doing this as a reminder in the face of what the Holiday Season has become. A time of year that was meant for joy and celebration has become a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2010

The once for all delivered faith must be kept and contended for if the church is to remain pure and pleasing to God. Jude shows the way.

Jude – Defending the Faith What would you agonize over? What would you fight for with all the resources at your disposal? Today’s study is about doing just that. This little letter of Jude falls in order as the next to last book in our New Testaments. It has a singular focus although it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Parting Shot Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 16, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 6:11-18

Text: Galatians 6:11-18, Title: A Parting Shot, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Jun Suyat on May 15, 2012

If you find the peace that God gives, you will be stronger in the midst of trials.

*(slide 1)Peace be with you! Luke 24:36-53 FCF: People have doubts and troubled mind. Proposition: If you find the peace that God gives, you will be stronger in the midst of trials. Relevant ? Where can we get this peace? ***** Illu: I was strolling in a mall, when I caught up with the band ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing God's Goodness

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2016

God wants us to see His goodness, but we need to have faith, truth and brokenness to do so

“Experience The Goodness Of God” Psalm 34:8-18 David P. Nolte We all want to experience good things in life: good health; good relationships; good reputations; good jobs; good food; good times. Philosophers have tried to define the “greatest good.” Epicurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Life And Light

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008

The Apostle John in the fourth Gospel has a lot to say about Jesus being both “Life” and “Light.” John 1:4 “In him was life, and that life was the light of men.”

Jesus is Life & Light John 1:1-5 Carollyn and I spent Thanksgiving this year with our son Tim and his family in Garden Grove, CA. The day after Thanksgiving we traveled in the evening to Riverside, CA to attend the Festival of Lights. The Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, CA. has sponsored the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life Is All About Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 2, 2009

Courteousy of Rick Warren’s PDL, this truth helps to focus our lives. Taking the title of the 14th chapter, this message give a textual basis for Love.

Life Is All About Love 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 * We live in a day of confusion. Because of our listening to the culture of today we are confused about many things which are basic to a healthy culture. * We’re confused about manhood. We’re confused about womanhood. We’re confused about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 2, 2010

Out text is another way of telling the Christmas story... The Word became flesh and lived among us and we have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Title: Words Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: Our text is the Christmas story. There is no Mary and Joseph. There are no shepherds and sheep. There are no angels singing on high. There are no magi following yonder star. There is neither manger nor stable. Yet it is another way of telling the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Caught Between Two Worlds" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Living between two worlds diametrically opposed to one another

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 14, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Caught Between Two Worlds” [Part Three] 1 John 4:1-6 On numerous occasions you’ve heard me speak fondly of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed