Sermons on azuza street: showing 136-150 of 24,792

Why Not You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 19, 2021

Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.

Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our World

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Apr 23, 2005

You and I were placed (on this Earth; in this country; in this state; in this city; in our neighborhood; on our street) in order to “Change The World For Christ”.

A few years ago, General Colin Powell, the former Armed Services Chairman of the Joints-Chief-of-Staff, was making a public speech to a packed audience of listeners. During the midst of his speech, which happened to be on the topic of “Race Relations in America,” an overzealous gay rights advocate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022

There is a difference between real prayer and just words. The improper way is to stand on the street corner to be seen by men. This is the way of the hypocrites, the play actors.

There was something taught in one of my business classes at Indiana University that has stuck with me. It is the concept of enlightened self-interest. This is a philosophy in business ethics which states that companies who act to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"the Power In Discipleship & Evangelism."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 19, 2024

The power of evangelism is one of the most effective ways of reaching out to a world in search of answers with some looking for a reason to live. You cannot give what you do not have, and, to be a successful soul winner, you must know the value of what you are presenting to others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 28:19-20) (19) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost:” (20) “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Later You Will Understand. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2024

This is a funeral message for when a believer in Christ dies by sudden accident.

Later you will Understand. John 13:7 There is a question that we ask at the time of an accident that results in death. Why? Death from accidents seem different than death from a natural cause, when the body wears out. These deaths that come from accidents seem so untimely, so unnecessary. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Who Is He? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 7, 2008

This sermon proves that the Holy Spirit is God, sent by Jesus, and lives within every Christian (acknowledgement Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre Street Church)

o Good morning. For those who are new here welcome to Calvary o o The church is not a place to come to but a place to belong to o Were in a series called what we believe o What it is Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit o Over the next several weeks were going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

It's Time To Yield Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 1, 2007

A series based on popular street signs. This sermon is about yielding our life to the holy spirit, recognizing the the Holy spirit is the power of the new nature

Series: Follow the Signs Title: It is time to Yield Being in Brazil gave me the basis for todays sermon If you have ever driven in Brazil you know how “exciting” it can be. Tell the story about Greg: As we were driving through downtown brazil I was continually amazed at how often cars would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Has Found You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 21, 2010

The Anointing found Elisha and changed his life, that same anointing is on the move again, it’s in your neighborhood and coming down your street.

IKing 19:19 So he departed thence, and (found Elisha) the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon I’m going to pause right here and I’m going to prophesy that somebody’s life is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 29, 2023

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through. This is a rewrite of Spencer Miller’s great message.

THE VALLEY IS A TEMPORARY PLACE Psalms 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A man was thrown out of the breakroom, yesterday, at Walmart. They asked him what he was doing there. He told them he was on a break. They said, “But you don’t work here.” He said, “Notice: I just finished using self-check-out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Garden Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2024

This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2.

*This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2. The messages are aimed at a mixed audience, some with no faith, some with Christian faith, some with other faiths. The mission serves all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Fun Being A Christian

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007

This is an idea I received while listening to a cassette of Bro. Bob Harrington "The Chaplain of Bourbon Street" He is a dynamic speaker and a great man of God.

There are some who do not completely understand the joy we have in being Christians. A lot of people are like a little boy who went to see his grandfather…. My friends, God did not save us to let us sit and sour. He expects us too be an example to a lost and dying world of His love. Too many times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011

Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Voice

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 23, 2004

Wisdom cries out in the streets and invites us to listen to the Voice that desires to teach, lead, and protect us from those that will try and entice and lure us into destruction.

The Voice Proverbs 1:20-33 As we continue our study of Proverbs today we hear a new voice—the voice of Wisdom. Wisdom is presented to us as a person, Lady Wisdom, who calls out at the entrance to the city to all of those who pass by and are heading into dangerous surroundings. If you will remember ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2006

The 2000 year old question that has puzzled the man in the street as well as theologians over the centuries is this: Who is Jesus. I like Peter’s reply!

Sermon: Mk 8:27-38 IC 17-09-06 Jesus has been the subject of much controversy down the centuries. Some people claim he never existed. Some even claim that he wasn’t a person but the code for a hallucinatory drug! Some think that Dan Brown has it right in his fictional ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Get The Signal And Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 13, 2007

The first in a series of sermons based on popular street signs. Designed to be a fun series the encourages the body to hear and follow God’s leadership. Nice powerpoint available.

Series: Follow the signs Title: Get the signal and Get up and Go 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me." 3 However, Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist