Sermons on black preachers CHRISTMAS SERMONS: showing 856-870 of 109,485

Sermon For Pentecost

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2024

Pentecost is fundamentally a celebration and acknowledgment of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

Kevin J. Vanhoozer, an American theologian once remarked: “It is well known that Pentecost reverses Babel. The people who built the tower of Babel sought to make a name, and a unity, for themselves. At Pentecost, God builds his temple, uniting people in Christ. Unity – interpretive agreement and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1

Sermon On Motivation

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2023

Motivation is defined as a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter once remarked: "I just want you to know that if you are out there and you are being really hard on yourself right now for something that has happened ... it's normal. That is what is going to happen to you in life. No one gets through unscathed. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Matthew 19:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:11

Sermon On Gluttony

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 16, 2020

Gluttony is renowned by some Christian denominations as one of the seven deadly sins

Matthew Scully, the American author, journalist and speech-writer once remarked: "If we are defined by reason and morality, then reason and morality must define our choices, even when animals are concerned. When people say, for example, that they like their veal or hot dogs too much to ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19, Matthew 11:19, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Sermon On Pride

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2021

There is a recurrent saying: "Pride goes before a fall."

Clive Staples Lewis, (C.S.Lewis) a British writer and lay theologian once remarked: “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” Luke 14:11 and Matthew 23:12 both agree that: “For those who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:5, Psalm 10:4

Sermon On Lust

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021

Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14-15

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

A Sermon For Singles Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind.

A SERMON FOR SINGLES I CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: This passage brings us to the problems of those who are not married. Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind. In a day when being single is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Confidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 22, 2021

Confidence is defined as: “The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.”

Norman Vincent Peale an American minister and author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11

Sermon On Impetuosity

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2020

Act in haste, repent at leisure

Edward Whymper, FRSE, the English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, once stated: “Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.” Proverbs 21:5 supports this in that: “The plans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:8-10

Sermon On Emotions

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2021

Emotion is defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood or relationships with others.

Jeffrey Kent Eugenides, an American novelist and short-story writer once remarked: "Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness," "joy," or "regret." Maybe the best proof that the language is patriarchal is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 12:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2020

Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

In John 14, we catch a glimpse of what the disciples were experiencing as they began to realize that Jesus would not be with them much longer. Jesus spoke about heaven and gave His followers four truths to trust in… • His peace • His place • His promise • His plan Let not your hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Destiny

Contributed by William Meakin on May 19, 2020

Destiny affects our quality of life

Sermon on Destiny. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Destiny or fate as it is sometimes referred to determines the quality of our life. If it shines on us, we do well. We may succeed in business beyond our wildest dreams, become rich by winning the lottery or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Proverbs 3:5-6

Sermon On Misconception

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2021

A misconception is defined as a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

Justin Menkes, PhD, the American author of: "Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have In Common." once remarked: "There is a common misconception that intelligence is synonymous with IQ. "Intelligence Quotient" or IQ was originally built to predict the academic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2

Sermon On Harassment

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2021

Harassment, it is said, often leads to loss of dignity and self-worth and is often considered a criminal offence.

Erik Pevernagie, the Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “When a storm of harassment disturbs our thinking and brings us down to our knees, the umbrella of our imagination can shield us against destructive aggression. It is offering shelter and is teaching us how to conquer ourselves, train ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11, Isaiah 41:11-13