Sermons on apri fools: showing 526-540 of 16,514

We Will Inherit Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show the end result of someone with relationship with JESUS and someone who does not have a relationship with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wise? Yes. Because I have reverential fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Knowledge Begins Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. We have made it clear that fear means reverence, and the Lord means Jehovah, but the hard part is still ahead. What does it mean that the attitude of reverence toward the one true God is the beginning of knowledge?

A millennium and a half ago Diogenes said, "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." Both ancient and modern philosophers have recognized that education is basic to the making and keeping of any great and strong nation great and strong. Lowell said, "It is in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

His Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Jesus came to reveal God to us. He was gentle and kind, and yet there were some things that really set Him off! At the same time, He loved a good party and was constantly looking to bring healing to lives of people. He is the revealer, the confronter,

The Case For Christ: His Life Rev. Brian Bill 4/1/01 It’s still early but has anyone already been a victim of an April Fool’s joke? Some of you have been if you forgot to turn your clocks ahead last night! The history of April Fool’s Day is fascinating. In the 16th Century, the New Year was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Does The World End When You Die?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2014

Spend your kid's inheritance while you can. After all the world will die with you. This is the wisdom of the world. Is that any way to live? And what happens to you when you die?

Does the World End when You Die? Ecclesiastes 2:12-23 Does the world end when you die? For many, the answer is yes. These people would say that the world came into existence when they became aware of it as an infant, when they could identify themselves for the first time. These same people would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving To A World Religion

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2009

Roman Catholic & Islam.

- It has been said that politics and religion don’t mix - Iran is primarily run by the religious clerics - Today the foundation being laid for a one-world religion. - BBC Tuesday, 3 March 2009: The Vatican is sponsoring a five day conference to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Better Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

Solomon compares wordly wisdom with heavenly wisdom.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “NOTHING BETTER” ECCLESIASTES 7:1-9 OPEN We’re a people who like to compare one thing to another. We like to compare our favorite sports teams to other people’s favorite sports teams. We enjoy comparison shopping. We like to compare ourselves to other people. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You've Really Got It Made

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Storing treasures in heaven is when you've really got it made.

Verse one of Luke 12 tells us that many thousands of people had gathered in an open area to hear Christ. Can you imagine how quiet, how deathly still it must have been in order for those present to hear Christ? The Lie of Greed When there was a lull after He had been teaching some very heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Will!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter message based on the apostle Thomas and his initial doubting of the resurrection of Jesus. When we say, "I will not," Jesus says, "I will."

EASTER April 1, 2018 David Simpson, Lanier Christian Church HE WILL John 20:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14 It’s ironic that this year Easter falls on April Fools day. Have you ever fallen for an April Fools joke or prank? I know as a kid there was always some classmate pulling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Voice Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This is God's method. He makes the truth that people need to know available to all the people, and not just to the great and mighty. The voice of wisdom is shouting for all to hear. Whatever is wise is the voice of God.

"Integrity and wisdom are essential to success in this business," said the boss to the new employee. He said, "Integrity means that when you promise a customer something, you keep that promise, even if we loose money." "And what is wisdom," asked the employee? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-29

Why Can't We Be Friends Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

Your friends will influence and possibly determine the direction and the quality of your life.

We’re in the second part of this series Guardrails, and if you were here last week, or if you joined us online last week, we talked about physical guardrails. Guardrails are things we don’t pay much attention to and we don’t really think about them until we hit one. When we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered By Righteousness-You Can Have My Sin Series

Contributed by Gerald Kiner on Mar 24, 2009

IF YOU WANT TO BE FREE FROM SIN-JUST START LIVING RIGHT. THE DEVIL CAN DO ALMOST ANYTHING BUT LIVE RIGHT. IF YOU LIVE RIGHT-DEMONS WILL LEAVE YOU ALONE. STOP FORNICATING THAT FORNICATOR WILL LEAVE YOU ALONE FOR SOMEBODY ELSE SAME AS THE DOPE MAN AND EVERY

Proverbs 11:6 6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 3 TRUTHS THAT MUST BE TOLD FOR YOUR MIND SPIRIT AND SOULD: IF YOU ARE READY TO GIVE UP SIN #1 THERE IS A SINNER THAT’S WILLING TO TAKE YOUR PLACE Proverbs 11:8 The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Seeking The Comfortable Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

This passage forces us to make a decision about what kind of life do we want? Do we want a life dependent on things of this world or a life with no guarantee of any of the world’s goods but close to God?

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 32 “The Folly of Seeking the Comfortable Life” Luke 12: 13-24 Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions on one hand we have family responsibilities pulling us one way; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 14 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter 14.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fourteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fourteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 (NASB) Here again the wise and the foolish are contrasted. A wise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Sins Will Find You Out!

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

We may hide from our fellow man, but we never can, nor will we hide from God.

I know that a lot of you will disagree with this statement, but I will make it anyway, “When we were little...sometimes we were bad”. A. When we were bad, we tried to hide. 1. Most of us weren’t too good at hiding our naughtiness, however. ILLUSTRATION: Me smoking cigarettes out in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Mocked

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 10, 2007

This message challenges Christians to examine their behavior and see if they are mocking God.

God Is Not Mocked Galatians 6:7 Gal 6:7 KJV Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Our text is a scientific law, spiritually speaking. First, Morally, if you sow sin, then you will reap hell. Second, you cannot reap where you have not sown. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist