Sermons on Art: showing 2,011-2,025 of 16,726

How To Destroy Our Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

Today as we are watching television sometime during the program that we are watching the program is interrupted with “Breaking News”.

Many times the BREAKING NEWS is about: • Some deranged person who came into a building and started shooting innocent people. • The news of a flood, hurricane or an earthquake is often breaking news. • The breaking news about an explosion that has taken place. If we had been living in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are you?” (v.19). 2. He was a man who knew who he was (vv.20–22). 3. He was only a voice—only a forerunner for the Lord (v.23–24).

John Series Part 5 John 1:19-28 Jesus the Messiah, the Lord: The Second Witness of John the Baptist, 1:19–28 (1:19–28) Introduction: the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upon Further Review

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 27, 2022

Things look different when viewed through the lens of the Cross. Jesus is willing to take us on a journey that will heal all of our spiritual blindness if we will go.

Upon Further Review Opening Illustration: "Best known for his iconic optical illusions, impossible constructions defying logic and his prints playing with patterns and symmetry, Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher’s lithographs, mezzotints, woodcuts and wood engravings express a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We All Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 9, 2023

A look at what we as Christians will do when we get to Heaven.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Timothy Chapter 4. A friend in front of me was coming out of the church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always did to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. Then the pastor said to him, “You need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Death Of A Saint Is Precious! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

We usually don't put death and precious together, but the Lord does for his saints!

Sermon Precious! Thesis: God looks at the death of a saint as precious and as beautiful as a Masterpiece of Art – Yes, God looks at the death of a saint as precious something foreign to most people’s eyes! Scripture text: Psalm 116:1-19: 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Victory Proclamation Series

Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002

In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Pay To Pray?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to Christians

Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Gamaliel - The Compromiser

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

Intro (i) Refer to prev.

Intro (i) Refer to prev.2 sermons: 1. Stephen -The Committedâ then ÎThe Cowardly Crowdâ today ÎGamaliel - the Compromiserâ (ii) Not all agree with designation e.g. Blaiklock Î..the Christians found an ally. God sometimes provides help in strange and unexpectzed places·.But here it was , in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes Christians speak in "Christianese". We talk in terms and words not in common usage outside the church. "Fellowship" is one of those words. This sermon is on our fellowship with God and our fellowship with our fellow man.

Fellowship Mice Story -- Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them away." The second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

We live in a day when everyone loves to Judge. · The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995 opened a door. · Everyone has their opinion on weather O.J. is guilty. · Johnny Cochran, F. Lee Bailey are names that we remember. · Regardless if O.J. is guilty or

Luke 6: 37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication, Building Dedication

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005

Dedication is Costly. The Dedication of this building has been costly to some of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally, it hasn’t been necessarily an easy ride, but we are finally here. The high cost of dedication takes me back to Solomon’s dedicat

Intro: Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God