Sermons on apostles general: showing 376-390 of 104,290

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Turned Aside Generation

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Background on Samuel.

Intro. Background on Samuel. His sons. Today there is a generation that has... I. Turned Aside From The Word of God. (2 Tim. 4:1-4) II. Turned Aside From The Church of The Living God. (Matt. 16:18) III. Turned Aside From Righteousness. (text; Rom. 6:13; 1 Cor. 6:18-20) IV. Turned Aside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-14

Second Generation Christianity

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Genuine faith begets genuine faith.

Thesis: Genuine faith begets genuine faith. Intro.: 1. In the late 4th century a woman named MONICA lived in a small North African village with her family. a. On Nov. 13, 354 she gave birth to a son--bright & intelligent; tried hard to raise him as a Christian, but it was difficult. 1) Husband ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Generation Needing God

Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Jun 29, 2005

The generation being raised up doesn’t know the Law God has given us and as a result is missing the fear of God in their hearts.

I. Statistics a. According to recent statistics only 4% of this generation will become bible believing Christians as compared to 30 to 35% of the baby boomer generation. b. Simply put according to this statistic 1 out of every 25 youth will be saved while the other 24 walk through their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tips For Generous Heart Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Tips for a Generous Heart Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Americans per capita are the wealthiest people on earth and it is said of us that we are also the most generous people on earth. From the experiences I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness

One Generation To Ruin Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 5, 2006

1 of 5 messages on the book of Judges. This message is introductory and covers the first 3 chapters of Judges. The cycle of sin and repentance.

The Verdict on Judges One Generation Away From Ruin February 5, 2006 This is the reality of every age and every nation. It has always been so. From the time of Noah and his sons to the days of Sodom and Gomorrah we are just one generation separated from ruin. Consider the great civilizations, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006

has the mantle been passed to you?

Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Boomerang Generation”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with respon

“The Boomerang Generation” The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with responsibilities for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Second Generation Syndrome

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

1. The Generous Employer Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007

The way into the Kingdom is by response to an invitation to come – not by justice (working for your wages). All people, regardless of background, can respond to God’s invitation and be rewarded with eternal life.

In a rather shocking story that Jesus told to a crowd of people, he shared with them that the ways of God’s relating to people are actually quite a bit different from our rules of fairness, justice, and good economic principles. Listen now as I’ll tell you a story like Jesus told it – it comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003

A sermon for Father’s Day based on Psalm 78:1-8 (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

Sermon for 6/15/03 Father’s Day HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION (Adapted from Jack Peters) Introduction: A. The Andy Griffith Show started out with the theme song being whistled and Andy and Opie going to the fishing hole. Much of the show was based around this relationship between Opie and his day, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Generations Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 7, 2003

A sermon addressing the need to pass on to succeeding generations the faith of previous generations.

Title - The Three Generations of Faith Text - Judges 2:6-10; Psalm 78:1-8 Intro. - In the book Pentecostals in Crisis author Ron Auch says, and I quote, “Already we can see the first symptoms of the illness creeping through the body of the Pentecostal church: we still claim to believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10, Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building For The Next Generations

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 8, 2003

It is good for us from time to time to be reminded the privileges and benefits that we enjoy as ours. But many of theses privileges and benefits are not ours by achievement but by inheritance.

“Building For the Next Generations” Date: September 7, 2003 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: John 4:5-14 Introduction Harold Myra says; “In addition to the saints in Scripture, we have nearly 2,000 years of history that can and should be used as challenges to piety and faith. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Denomination: Baptist