Sermons on Bar Code: showing 286-300 of 12,419

A Fish Out Of Water Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

“But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -Romans 7:6

My wife Chelsey and I went for dinner for my birthday last night, and the restaurant was super noisy. I was already feeling a bit sensitive on my birthday as many of us do, and it got stressful for me. Many of the people were drinking, and carrying on, having a good time, or so it seemed. And I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25, Romans 8:12-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Something To Sing About Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006

For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Confessions Of A Chronic Complainer

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

Our complaining and grumbling spirit might just keep us from experiencing all the good things God has for us.

Confessions of a Chronic Complainer TCF Sermon March 21, 2004 A few weeks ago, I picked up Laura after school, and she told me, Dad, we have to go to the hospital. Well, many parents might panic if their child said that, but with Laura, I know immediately what she means, I don’t even have to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-4, Psalm 31:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gold Standard

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 7, 2010

Our Lord reframes an ancient code, moving it from passive compliance to active obedience. He calls us to go to practice an unselfish standard of fairness/righteousness. This is what He did. And this is what He empowers us to do.

James Cash Penny started a general merchandise store in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1902, which he built into a multi-billion dollar enterprise on the guiding principle of the Golden Rule. For years J.C. Penny stores were called “Golden Rule stores”. It was Mr. Penny’s belief that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Congregational

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Serving God The New Way Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 29, 2006

The written code could not save us from sinful passions. It aroused sinful passions within us. Through Christ, we have died to sin and have been released from the law to serve God in the new way of the Spirit!

Serving God the New Way The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson October 29, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 7 In Romans chapter 6 we are told in God’s Word that believers die to sin and are alive in Christ. Not only did Christ die for the believer; the believer died with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Bible All About?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attribute Three | A Man Is Radically Obedient Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man is radically obedient. A man invites obedience to God’s moral code because he understands that morality exists outside of himself. He can obey God even when he is uncomfortable and cannot see the whole picture.

Radical obedience, gentlemen. Radical obedience. So each time – I said I was going to share with you one thing that Jesus did with each one of these attributes and the thing that he said in regard to it. Philippians 2:8 reads, “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

After Happily Ever Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 13, 2021

Some of you may think the church’s marital code is hopelessly outdated and irrelevant for today. Many believe the enduring myth that cohabitation works as a sort of trial marriage. The stats tell us that cohabitation actually becomes a trial divorce.

If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be together with a story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father’s Day: "A Few Good Men”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 16, 2024

This message does not take after the movie; therefore, our topics won’t be about honor, code, or loyalty even as great as they are. Instead, the message is for everyone, especially men and fathers, and looks at our need to lean, lead, and love.

Father’s Day Message “A Few Good Men” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUjvXFQmkeE As I was thinking about this Father’s Day message the movie, “A Few Good Men,” came to mind, or more specifically an exchange that happened in the courtroom scene between Jack Nickelson’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

"Who Can Be Saved?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

What does it mean to be Born Again? Nicodemus wanted to know. Our human problem is selfishness.... every major world religion has a teacher....and prescribed codes for behavior but only Jesus rose from death....the others are still in their graves... so

In Jesus Holy Name June 3, 2012 Text: John 3:5, 14 “Who Can Be Saved?” Charles Shultz, creator and author of the Peanuts cartoon characters often conveys a Christian message in his comic strips. In one strip he conveys through Charlie Brown the need we have to be loved and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do I Strengthen My Faith? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The church of Colossae was dealing with a new form of teaching similar to the kind of thing we witnessed with Tom Hanks’ movie, The Da Vinci Code some years back. Only this was entertainment, it was heresy. This new brand of teaching sweeping the day denied Jesus really was a human.

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 2 open before you, will you? Despite perceptions, people do love change. Many of you have been home with nothing to do for weeks now. If someone had come to you in early January and said, “I’ll give you a three month ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

We have all seen Clubs or Businesses with signs upon their doors, telling everyone their conditions for entrance. Some demand you to be a member before you enter, others demand you meet their dress code, etc. That is what John 3 is. It is the Lord’s Sign

TEXT: JOHN 3:1-21 TITLE: YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD _____________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: We have all seen Clubs or Businesses with signs upon ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist