Sermons on bestowal: showing 706-720 of 6,475

Pious People Procure Perfected Promises Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 4, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews tried to give confort to the Early Christians that the new converts to the faith were on an equal basis with those of the Old Testament and for the millions to come to Jesus.

HEBREWS 11:40 PIOUS PEOPLE PROCURE PERFECTED PROMISES I. THE PANORAMA: A. Past. B. Present. C. Promise. II. THE PATTERN: A. Person. B. Pardon. C. Partnership. III. THE PERFECTION: A. Plan. B. Provisional. C. Permanent. The writer now brings this part of his writing to a close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not A Contract Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007

Service to God is not a contract with an expiration date. We’re called to reflect the spirit of Christ, beginning from the first day that we receive his grace, and continuing until he calls us home. Of himself, Jesus said, “I have not come to be served

I heard about a Union Meeting where the Union Representative was explaining the new Work Contract. He said, "I have great news, Comrades. Management has agreed to lighten our work schedule!” The crowd shouted, "Hooray!" "And we will have a 150% pay rise." "Hooray!" "We will finish work at 4 PM, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

T.r.u.e. Love

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Feb 10, 2007

How can we define what Agape love is all about?

T. R. U. E. LOVE 1 Cor 13 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Life, One Chance

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Apr 26, 2006

This sermon was preached by my 15 year old son on National Youth day in the Assemblies of God

National Youth Day 4/23/06 ONE LIFE, ONE CHANCE I want to thank my dad for allowing me to speak tonight Prov 27:1 1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. The writer is telling us that we have today Many people always look to tomorrow, they plan for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Name?/ What's In A Name?

Contributed by Jeff Leigh on Jul 25, 2005

See yourself as God sees you - what name are you calling yourself.

Little Penny told her mother one evening that she had learned a new prayer in Sunday school. She wanted to say it instead of her usual “ Now I lay me down to sleep”. Her mother agreed but was surprised, when Penny began “Our Father who art in heaven, hello, what be thy name?”. God might well ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Bride Looks Like A Whore

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 18, 2005

How does the Bride of Christ appear to the world today? Has she lost her beauty? The way to attract the world to her today is through glorious living.

THE BRIDE OF CHRIST THEME: THE IMAGE OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST IS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. Here comes the bride, here comes the bride, the bride makes her way through the doors into the auditorium. Everyone is excited to see the beautiful bride make her entrance. But wait, what is this, what is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003

Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient pri

Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient priests and people. Zechariah is told to tell ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

If We Are The Body

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 31, 2004

Being a Christian is about serving for the right reasons.

August 1, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 20:20-28 Subject: Greatness Title: If We are the Body When you leave this life and are firmly planted in the ground with a tombstone over you, what will be your legacy? What will be written on your tombstone? Will your epitaph be one about your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

Explores God’s amazing grace. Celebrates the great hymn of faith.

What makes Christianity different? Years ago that question was being discussed at a conference. Some argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. No, some argued, other religions teach similar doctrines. What about the resurrection? No, other faiths believe that the dead rise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Of The Leader Brings Guilt To The People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living holy lives? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (Amplified Bible) 11:1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I'd like to look back at Psalm 103 because I believe that here we'll find six things for which we are to praise the Lord...six things that the disciples could relate to...things that I believe are what prompted the spontaneous praises that echoed through

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY LUKE 19:28 40 I grew up in Northern Cambria. It was known for having some pretty good football teams. But there was one particularly memorable game against our arch rivals Cambria Heights that was very non typical. In the closing minutes of action the score is 31 0 and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

The Ten Commandments In Verses Lived Out

Contributed by Your Brother In Christ A on Jun 15, 2013

love is the fulfulment of the law Pro_19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

I believe in love, sometimes people just want to spread the Word and Love the Lord but all christians sometimes makes mistakes by acciden, you know they copy and paste the wrong love song in the wrong spot, guess what they get persecuted by well meaning other Christians. what happens, they scare ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18, Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Methodist

God Supplies Our Needs

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Who supplies our needs? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

“family Promises”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

As we look at Jesus ancestors we see a heritage of Grace.

I. Genealogies can tell us a lot about our ancestors, sometimes about who we are and occasionally who our offspring will be A. I remember growing up and being told of one of my great greats whose name was John Pidcock (this is my fraternal grandmother’s maiden name) 1. Every year the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed