Sermons on cardinals: showing 811-825 of 870

Open-Minded To A Narrow Way? - Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The dominant religion of our culture is pluralism – no one goes to hell. Jesus tells us to enter the narrow gate because the more popular, less exclusive, less difficult road leads to hell, whereas the sparse, exclusive, hard road leads to life.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Introduction Pluralism Whatever you think about President ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

God’s Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

Managing Christian Trials-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010

2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Savoring His Sacrifice And Salvation Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 9, 2019

In this Easter Sunday message we will talk about savoring the forgiveness, restoration and hope that are ours because of His sacrifice.

Savoring His Sacrifice and Salvation Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Before Felix Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2017

Paul’s removal to Caesarea began a two-year imprisonment in that city. During these years he had his share of appearances at legal hearings where he stated his case (and therefore the case for the Gospel) before two governors and a king,—Felix, Festus...

May 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.2: Paul Before Felix (24:1-21) Acts 24:1-21 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Other

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2020

9 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-?IX—1Corinthians 7:10-17(7:1-17) (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: My wife & I are ‘empty-nesters.’ Our children are all grown & out of the house(small but respectful ‘hallelujah’ with fingers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nightmares Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 20: 1 ¡V 29

Job 20: 1 ¡V 29 Nightmares 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 ¡§Therefore my anxious thoughts make me answer, because of the turmoil within me. 3 I have heard the rebuke that reproaches me, and the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer. 4 ¡§Do you not know this of old, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 20:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Appointing Elders Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013

What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

“When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2023

The message is a study of the revelation of God as the Triune God.

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” [1] You have undoubtedly heard the story of the little boy who was colouring at the kitchen table. When his mother asked him what he was colouring, he informed her that he was colouring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Complete In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

How To Keep Going When You Feel Quitting Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2004

In this message Jeremiah will tell us the 3 keys that kept him going when he was surrounded by many reasons for quitting. (The Faith Factor - part 4)

How To Keep Going, When You Feel Like Quitting Faith Factor – part four Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Gal 6:9 QUESTION – how you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever felt like quitting, like throwing up your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easter Door Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008

The kick off message for our ’One Month To Live’ Campaign. In this message I talk about the 3 doors, the Door Of: Forgiveness, Restoration and Hope.

The Easter Door One Month To Live I’M SURE - you’ve noticed that we have a door on the stage. NOW - whenever you walk through a door you’re going from one place to another. AND - as you walk through a door you have certain emotions, depending on what’s on the other side of the door. WHEN - you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008

This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational