Sermons on celestial symphony: showing 571-585 of 2,496

Part 1: The Beginning Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

Scientists have been attempting to figure out where and how the universe started ever since Galileo came up with his telescope. Yet, we have discovered nothing.

We have been to the moon and back, we have robots of sorts on Mars and have for years. They have yet to discover any evidence of life...so what have we learned and how much have we spent doing it? Could we not have spent those monies on our homeless and poor? In our scripture, if we look real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: *other

What Happened To Praise For The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2022

praise for Jesus needs to increase instead of decreasing. It is up to us.

What Happened to Praise for the LORD? Psalm 148 1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! 2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! 3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! 4 Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

My Introduction To Ministry Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

My miracles produced faith.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY DIVINE INTRODUCTION – MATTHEW 3:13-17 1. I, like Old Testament priests, began ministry. “I was about thirty years old when I began My ministry” (Luke 3:23; Numbers 4:3, 23, 30). 2. I sought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022

The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Psalm 146:7-10, Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus The Light Of Life, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 2, 2023

Jesus said - I am the light of the world - the implications and the meaning of this saying is profound. As we approach Christmas, the birth of Jesus the light of the world, the season of Advent prepares us for this wonderful gift from God - His Son.

Jesus the light of life, the Light of the world This service of Darkness into Light is just fantastic - full of symbolism and meaning and especially applicable on this 1st Sunday of Advent as we approach Christmas when we celebrate the birth of the light of the world. The service begins in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, Psalm 23:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 139:11, John 8:12-20  (view more)  (view less)

Let's Just Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Let's Just Praise the Lord

Psalm 148 Let's Just Praise the Lord - His Praise Is - 1. Commendable - 1 Praise ye the Lord. The Need for it - Praise ye - Psa. 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: It is - a Good thing, a Gracious thing - to give ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Holy, Holy, Holy: Transformed By The Glory Of God Isaiah 6:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024

Isaiah 6:3, the majestic vision of Isaiah, where he encountered the holiness and glory of God.

Holy, Holy, Holy: Transformed by the Glory of God Isaiah 6:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into the majestic vision of Isaiah, where he encountered the holiness and glory of God. In Isaiah 6:3, we read: "They were calling out to each other, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8, Isaiah 6:3, Psalm 99:9, Psalm 96:9, Hebrews 12:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundations - My Faith Looks Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Hebrews 6 talks about leaving the "elementary truths" behind. Amongst that list, he includes "faith." How can a good Christian leave that behind???

OPENING: A telephone repairman, who had been working late in an unfamiliar building got lost. Finally, he saw a woman at the end of a corridor and asked her how he could get outside. "Dial 9," she replied. APPLICATION: The Book of Acts tells the stories of men & women who were not pleased with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partnership In The Gospel

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006

To be successful we must be partners in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL TEXT: Exodus 4.27 - 5.1 INTRODUCTION: Who does ministry? Is it the pastor, or other staff member. That would be many responses by people. However, we are all to be involved in ministry. We are all called to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ. Our involvement in ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Its Good To Be In...

Contributed by Michael Arens on Nov 26, 2003

Christmas Eve Sermon

Merry Christmas! It’s great to be here in Milton on this night. Christmas Eve is always special. I’m not sure about you, but on Christmas Eve a wonderful calm seems to come over me and everything around me. I remember that this is the night that our Savior was born. I think of a beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

"The Principles Of Answered Prayer And Available Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 14, 2011

To be effective intercessors, we must learn how to pray according to God’s will and how to access the power availalbe because of the cross.

As we have looked at the various principles of intercession, we have talked about the principle of Applied Priesthood, and how we need to be willing to develop a sacrificial, submissive, sympathetic faith as we come before God and make requests on behalf of others who do not have a right ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What God Can Do With Small Things Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 10, 2009

The little boy gave to Jesus his lunch and Jesus fed over 5,000 people. You have something that you can give to Jesus. It may appear to be small to you, but God can bless it and make it useful to thousands. Will you give it to Him?

(Play Chris Tomlins’s version of “Take my Life” (recorded from YouTube) during the offering) It is amazing sometimes what the brain remembers and why! I don’t know why but I can remember what I had for lunch on a Boy Scout hiking trip when I was in jr high. Our Scout troop was going to go to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-9, John 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hints Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021

Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Ending Well PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To inspire us to live our lives with a single passion for displaying God's excellence, as we strive to fight the good fight, finish our race, and keep the faith, just like Apostle Paul did.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 4:7-8 where the Apostle Paul, nearing the end of his earthly journey, gives us some profound insights. Opening Scripture Reading – He says, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Topics: Ending The Year