Sermons on berean: showing 301-315 of 614

"Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018

A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

7, The Sword Of The Spirit, Which Is The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

If a Roman soldier went into battle and forgot to bring his sword, he would be in real trouble. We are equally foolish if we try to live in the battleground of our world without a solid grasp of God's word, the Bible.

This morning we will finish our look at Paul’s Letter to the Ephesian Church, with the last of the pieces of armor that make up the full armor of God. It is God’s desire for each one of us to be able to stand firm in this dangerous world, to be able to stand our ground, able to keep the faith, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Acts 17 - Make An Impact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Go public with your faith. Touch lives where you are. Believe you have the answer the lost world needs to hear.

If God leads us, and leads us to where He wants us to be, so that we can share what we know about Him and Christ, and thus allowing His Spirit to work in the hearts of the hearers, then it goes to show that all of us can make an impact in someone’s life. • We may not have planned for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022

Silas, or Silvanus (a leading member of the Early Christian community), accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.

Silas Silas and Silvanus were the same people. He was a prophet who worked with Paul. SILAS (Saint) (SILVANUS) Prophet, Disciple, Evangelist, Missionary, Bishop, and Martyr, Companion of Saint Paul An essential figure in the apostolic Church and frequent companion of St. Paul. He had two names, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:37

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 3, 2023

Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.

November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Acts 17:11-12, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Likes Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon encourages living a life of disciplined faith, rooted in awe and adoration of God, as we learn from and are transformed by His Word.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we will be opening the Word of God together. We are here in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Comforter, and our Guide. We are here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5

Topics: Church Order

The Tongue And Ears Of True Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores discerning God's voice, delivering His message to others, and developing discernment in discipleship, emphasizing the importance of divine dialogue in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a blessing to gather together, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to delve into the richness of God's Word. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not as one who knows all the answers, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Topics: Words, Listening, Discipleship

Trinity Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

The word Trinity doesn’t appear as a theological term till near the end of the second century. “It was first used as ‘Trias’ by Theophilus, the Bishop of Antioch in AD. 180 and later by Tertullian asTrinitas to signify that God exists in three persons.”

ARTICLE 2. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Crucial, to the biblical doctrine of God is his Trinitarian nature. Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is apparent about God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 18, 2020

These verses help answer three crucial questions about God's Holy Spirit. 1. Who is the Holy Spirit? (vs. 15-16, 22-23). 2. What is the Holy Spirit like? (vs. 17-18, 22-23). 3. How does the Holy Spirit want to work in our lives? (vs. 15-26).

Getting to Know the Holy Spirit of God The Gospel of John John 14:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 16, 2017 (Revised February 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 14 as we continue to focus on the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grice's Quality Maxim Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002

Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-6, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Set An Example!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judging Others

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 16, 2006

What did Jesus mean when he told us not to judge? Is all judging bad and forbidden by Jesus?

Judging Others 1/15/06 Lighthouse A/G Pastor Greg Tabor Text: Matthew 7:1-5 NIV What did Jesus mean when He said ‘Do not judge’(v.1a)? First of all, this is not a statement condemning all judging. Look at Scripture. · Paul clearly wanted a judgment call made concerning the character of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting The Right Idea About Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008

Message about Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees regarding the identity of the Messiah.

Getting the Right Idea about Jesus Matthew 22:41-46 October 12, 2008 Me: One of the things I’ve noticed over the years, especially since giving my life to Christ in the fall of 1982, is that there are a lot of ideas about Jesus. Who He was, what He did, what He said, whether He should have died, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Polarized Or Compromised

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2009

If we were listening to the Spirit there would be more unity.

Polarized or Compromised April 6th, 1975 was the day I was saved by the mercy and grace of God when I only went to church to get a lad off my back. I thought I knew how much I needed that grace and mercy, but now thirty plus years later I learn nearly every day how much more I need it. I know ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist