Sermons on Bertrand Russell: showing 946-960 of 1,948

My Soul Is Troubled

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 26, 2009

Don’t drown with the hand that can save you in plain view

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Surrendered Servant

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2009

Surrender of one’s will to God is all we have to serve Him with.

After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.” Genesis 22:1 - 2 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Gifts Are For Giving

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2008

Actions we can take to be faithful to God’s design for using spiritual gifts.

…no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Faithful Oarsman

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008

Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Not Everyone!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2008

This sermon is a simple, evangelistic appeal based on the Lord’s division between those who are accepted and those who are rejected on judgment day.

21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Kingdom Running

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006

Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Sins?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 20, 2006

God wants us to have a fresh start.

But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:1, 25 (1) This week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Pain Has A Purpose

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006

We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2006

Three kinds of faith that invite the judgment of God.

March 19, 2006 Third Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- A side issue related to the text this morning begs our attention: • How can an angry Jesus, whipping the money-changers, be the loving Lord we know? At least one author has stated it this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006

We all want to know why we suffer.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Semper Reformanda

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2006

Shall we BE reformers? Do we dare change ANYTHING?

46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ¡§Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!¡¨ 48Many sternly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Loosed And Let Go

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 7, 2006

How should you live when you’ve been raised from the dead? There are some principles we can see from the life of Lazarus.

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Counsel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2006

How can you learn to trust God?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ¡§My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In Paradox

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006

An evangelistic call to die to self

April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist