Sermons on biases: showing 211-225 of 720

Under The Influence

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010

"More filling--relate great!" When we have more filling of the Holy Spirit, we can relate great in our marriages, families, and workplaces.

INTRODUCTION: Tim Sanders—former chief solutions officer at Yahoo! and author of Love Is the Killer App—shares the following thought about establishing priorities: Take your life and all the things that you think are important, and put them in one of three categories. These three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Highway In The Desert

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jul 27, 2022

In the ‘wilderness’ experience of our lives in this world, God establishes a highway, or a way of hope so that those who cannot see a way out might regain their sight of hope.

Sermon: “A Highway in the Desert” Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Other

To Paul Or Not To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

Is it right to cherry pick Paul's writings just because we or the culture may find them inconvenient?

1Co 14 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Paul is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Reigns Sermon Iv: In His Service, Love Bears Burdens Freely Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to reduce theological knowledge to its lowest common denominator by bearing one another's burdens and so fulfill "the law of Christ" - the one that matters most.

IN HIS SERVICE, LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY “In His Service” is how some of us in Christian ministry sign letters and communications intended for church members and non-members alike . . . how we who are called by His Name are expected by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

17 The Prayer For Mercy Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 11, 2020

The devotion is about the prayer by the sailors before they threw Jonah overboard so as to bring a calm to the sea.

# 17 – The Prayer for Mercy Jonah 1:14 – “Therefore they cried out to the LORD and said, “We pray, O LORD, please do not let us perish for this man’s life, and do not charge us with innocent blood; for You, O LORD, have done as it pleased You.” “Therefore they cried out to the LORD…” In our last ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:14, Matthew 27:24, Matthew 24:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heavens Courtroom Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Wil God hold things against me.

I’m thankful to say that I’ve never been the subject of courtroom proceedings, though I was called to testify once and, specifically, to answer questions upon a subject on which I had some knowledge. The hope was that my answers would help the court settle a conflict between two people. Each party ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice With All Your Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

“REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Your Brother Enough To Tell Him The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance of speaking the truth in love, treating others with respect, and maintaining honesty and integrity as essential Christian values.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're gonna delve into a profound passage from Zechariah 8:14-17 that speaks on some essential values we, as Christians, ought to uphold. It's about the importance of speaking the truth, the power of loving your brother, and the benefits of honesty and integrity. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-17

Topics: Truth, Zechariah

Frustrating Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the surprising, transcendent, and sometimes frustrating nature of God's grace.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Jonah, specifically Jonah 3:10-4:11. Now, y’all might think you know the story of Jonah, but brace yourselves, because it's not just about a big fish. Today, we'll be talking about God's surprising grace, His transcendent love, ...read more

Topics: Grace

Questioning God: Between Pain & Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the intersection of faith and suffering, emphasizing that even in times of pain and doubt, we can trust in God's wisdom, find comfort in His presence, and discover purpose in our suffering.

Good morning church family. Today, we're diving into some deep waters together. We're going to tackle the tough issues of pain, doubt, and suffering in our lives and how they intersect with our faith in God. It can be hard to understand how a loving God can allow us to go through such tough times. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 34:18-19

Topics: Upset With God, God's Judgement

Harmony Or Unison? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live in harmony with one another, agree to disagree, and love each other despite differences, following the example of Jesus.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It's good to be together in the house of the Lord. Today, we're going to dive into an incredibly important topic that's been tugging at my heart: living in harmony with one another, agreeing to disagree, and loving each other in the midst of our differences. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-17

Topics: Harmony, Body Of Christ

True And False Disciples PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of being true disciples of Christ, not just in words but in actions, by obeying God's will and avoiding the danger of being false disciples.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that will challenge us, convict us, and hopefully, inspire us to live in a way that truly honors God. We'll be looking at Matthew 7:21-23, a passage that deals with some pretty hefty topics – the necessity of obedience, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Topics: True And False Disciples

Team Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

Explore the concepts of unity, diversity, and teamwork, emphasizing their combined strength and importance in building up the body of Christ.

Good morning, family! I’m so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive deep into God’s word. We’re going to explore a passage from the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:11-15, which is all about unity, diversity, and teamwork. As we delve into these verses, we're gonna see how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Topics: Unity, Collaboration

Teamwork PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and teamwork within the Christian community to overcome divisions and challenges, reflecting the diverse yet unified body of Christ.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of the faithful. We are here to share in the joy of fellowship, to lift our hearts in praise, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Topics: Church Unity, Interdependence

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge Ye Not Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not Manuscript 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Who’s heard that before? It’s a well know verse from the Bible. It’s a well known saying of Jesus: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” But what does it mean? You know this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist