Sermons on Be Intentional:

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 13, 2024

The people we love and trust the most are the ones we listen to most intently.

Church in the City – 1 Corinthians 14 The Gift of Prophecy November 17, 2024 Acts 2:16-18 NIV “No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 "'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, John 10:27, Proverbs 20:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 13, we uncover the Imagery of the Beast, the Intent of the Beast, and the Identity of the Beast.

(Part 8) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/19/2017 If you’re just joining us, we are eight weeks into the curious and often confusing book of Revelation. As enigmatic as Revelation may be, I hope you’ve found this series both enlightening as encouraging. And I hope you’ll ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Identity In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and trust God's intentional design for our identity, and to recognize the power of forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we’re diving into an incredible story from Genesis 45, verses 1-15. It’s a tale that portrays the beauty of God's plan for our identity, the example of trusting God set by Joseph, and the power of forgiveness in shaping who we are. As we embark on this journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Topics: Identity, Reconciliation

Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - The Hunger And The Hunt Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 13, 2010

"She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze...

Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - THE HUNGER AND THE HUNT "She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Admonition 101

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus sets forth a basic condition. Before admonishing someone practice self examination. If we do not see our own sins, we can not offer admonition to a fellow Christian. Without self examination our admonition can only deteriorate into judgment.

September 4, 2011 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Year A Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The sermon text for today is Ezekiel 33:7-9. This encounter between God and Ezekiel takes place in the neo- Babylonian Empire during the captivity of Israel by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B - Dirty Hands And Dirty Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2024

“Nothing ever happens in the world that does not first happen inside a mind...”

An illustration for those who deny the reality of concupiscence: A visitor was once being shown around an art gallery. The gallery contained some beautiful paintings which were universally acknowledged to be masterpieces. At the end of the tour the visitor said, "I don't think much of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Paschal Mystery And Our True Ends Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2024

Raised with Christ means being moved into a new level of existence, an existence that is best studied in the Book of Revelations, the Apocalypse.

Easter Sunday 2024 (The Paschal Mystery) God is entirely transcendent. God is so different from us that there is no way we can comprehend Him, that is, get our arms around Him. We are a combination spiritual and material beings, body and soul. God, Who is Most Real, is also Immense. We understand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-9, Revelation 21:1-8, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

One Day To Get It Right

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Great Is His Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004

If God is te remain faithful and be be the light of our future we must stay intentional with . . .

FB, Cherokee January 18, 2004 Sunday Morning Part 2 “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: As we continue in the year of 2004 and recognizing our churches Centennial it has been good to look back and to see the things that have stayed the same and the things that have changed. Last week we looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

In our busy lives, intentional times of rest are sacred and essential for spiritual and emotional health.

From African colonial history comes this interesting tale: In the deep jungles of Africa, a traveler was making a long trip. Native porters had been engaged from a tribe to carry the loads. The first day they marched rapidly and went far. The traveler had high hopes of a speedy journey. But the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catchin Anything?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 5, 2013

A sermon about being equipped to be fishers of men and being intentional about winning souls

I can’t think of any other pastime better than fishing, except maybe hunting. Well either way they run a close race, but you know what they say “bad day fishing beats a good day at work anytime.” You may not know it by looking at me but I know a little bit about fishing. Growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing The Race Well

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

Paul describes the christian life to running a race with the intent to win. Are you running in such a way?

Finishing the race well 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

For Jesus' Love 14 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Hate for your fellow man denies truth, in faith, albeit the good intentions of sin.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 14 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 24, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Hope In The Face Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2019

Despite injustice, we have hope that God's intentions for justice will be fulfilled

April 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 10; Romans 12:9-21 Hope in the Face of Injustice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. God has blessed us with the commandments. They teach us right pathways. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran