Sermons on Authenticity: showing 1,276-1,290 of 6,516

Your Bible And You

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011

Here are the ways that the Bible is important in the life of any believer. Here are some guideline to help people get something helpful from their Bibles.

Your Bible and You Pastor Eric J. Hanson 1. This collection of books is our written authority for life. (II Timothy 3:16-17) 2. We must use it rightly in order to gain accurate insights -using quotes from the guys in Job as though God said it, is just wrong. It can lead you astray. -Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 6 of 13.

THE GIFT OF MIRACLES 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: You may have heard the story about a mule named Old Red. One day a visitor at the farm watched as the farmer hitched Old Red to the plow and hollered, “Giddy-up!” But Old Red didn’t move a muscle. Again the farmer hollered, but still the mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Humanity And Divinity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 16, 2020

Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries.

The Humanity and Divinity of Christ December 20, 2020 • Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? • His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries. His humanity was only an illusion. Jesus was part God and part human. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Luke 2:51-52, Matthew 4:2, John 11:35, Luke 23:46, Romans 5:18-19, 1 John 2:6, Hebrews 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Question Of Sonship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus challenges His questioners out of the Scriptures.

A QUESTION OF SONSHIP. Mark 12:35-37. After answering all the questions of His interlocutors, Jesus took over the agenda (Mark 12:35). There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word. Jesus was willing to challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Togetherness

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 14, 2020

We must learn to worship together here if we are going to Heaven so we can be together there.

Christian togetherness Acts 2: 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; Acts 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. There is a Christian togetherness in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Blessed is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stands in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down where the scornful gather (Psalm 1:1)

Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 Theme: “Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” (Isaiah 2:5). Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! By the grace of God, we have entered the second month of this year 2023, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Building Church With Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2024

They had two things to “sell.”

Saturday of the Third Week in Easter 2024 Why did the Church grow in membership so rapidly in the last half of the first century? There must have been many reasons; we were largely an assembly of the poor and marginalized, and there were a lot of those people in the Roman Empire. News of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Psalm 116:12-17, Acts 9:31-42, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

Paul and Barnabas did not share the view of the few Jews who believed that circumcision is necessary for the converts. They advocated and argued for Salvation through grace without circumcision. Read further to know the decision and its effect.

Acts 15:22-35 Jerusalem Council’s Decision Circulated 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch 15:23-29 Four requirements from Converts 15:30-35 Ruling of James on Circulation Acts 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch. The Apostles decided to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem council ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Gratitude SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Many individuals are experiencing hardship because they failed to give all the glory to God, or they did not consider it important to thank God for every blessing they received.

Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to reach higher levels in life. Without gratitude, it is difficult to experience positive change. In the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, only one returned to express gratitude. This act caught Jesus' attention, highlighting the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings

Rebuilding From Ruins: A New Dawn SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God promises to restore the fallen house of David, repairing its broken places and restoring its ruins. A new, stronger, and more powerful nation will emerge, marking the dawn of a new day.

The Book of Amos ends with a promise of restoration for the nation of Israel. Despite their disobedience and the judgment they faced, God assures them that He will not completely destroy the house of Jacob. Even in their captivity, God promises to save a remnant. To understand the reason for their ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Topics: Restoration, Strength, Power

Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Topics: Sermon On The Mount, Christian Living

Why Women Reject Expensive, Materialistic, Self-Absorbed Men. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2024

In today’s society, there’s a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else.

In today's society, there's a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else. But is this really what women want? Do they need an "expensive" husband to be happy and fulfilled? The Unwanted Traits: - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

To Judge Or Not To Judge

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 13, 2004

Christ instructs his disciples to pay more attention to their own faults than the faults of others.

To Judge or Not To Judge Luke 6:37-42 February 15/16, 2003 MAIN IDEA: Christ instructs his disciple to pay more attention to their own faults than the faults of others. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will be instructed on the appropriate and inappropriate times to judge others according to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 4th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ (Reconciliation) Colossians 1:19-23 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist