Sermons on chicago: showing 31-45 of 4,820

We Are Here! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2013

We are here in 2013 as a church and as Christian individuals to declare the message of Jesus and to bring in God’s heavenly harvest of souls. We are here to be the salt and the light of this world.

Series: 2013: We are here! Introduction to the series: Illustration: “We are Here, We are Hear” from movie” Horton Hears a Who!” Clip from movie about 5 minutes. The “Who” people with the help of Horton shouted, proclaimed, cried out and made themselves heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Cannot Serve Two Masters

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 22, 2014

Yiou have to choose God or the god of this world - money

A man cannot serve two masters I was recently contacted out of the blue and asked to read a book called The Uncommon Philosopher- The Wisdom of Boethius, Maimonides and Schumacher – three philosophers of which I had heard nothing –by James MacFarlane. In the book’s introduction, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the damage caused by the tongue and how to control it.

TAMING THE TONGUE 2/12 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Love Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 27, 2006

A partial narrative sermon, weaving the solid exposition of John MacArthur commentary with the "The Story of Victor" (which asking the question of is it better to be loved or to love?)

"The Way of Love" 1 Cor. 12:31b-14:1a vacMidway 3/26/2005   {Intro: What is love, according to our culture?}   “I love [computers]. Really? The same way I love my wife? What’s up with the word “love”? It doesn’t have much meaning when we use it so loosely. Maybe we don’t really get it. Maybe we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Jesus Comes, Peace

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

It is a bit audacious to talk about peace on earth in our world today, but Jesus, the Prince of Peace gives us hope.

It’s a bit audacious to talk about peace, even on Christmas day, here in the year 2005, or any year, for that matter. Internationally, we have 160,000 of our troops stationed in Iraq, in harm’s way and far away from home, for Christmas this year. And the protests by the Sunnis against the recent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

The Story - Sermon 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The Story is a view of God's Story and involvement with His people. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story - Chapter 4 October 3, 2010 I heard about a story about a very wealthy lawyer from Chicago who came to Indiana to do some dove hunting. He was out hunting and he shot a dove and killed it and it landed on the other side of a fence. So, the wealthy Chicago lawyer went to get his dove ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stormy Delays

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

You are a divine hub for delivering God's resources into people's lives. You can't just let that storm shut you down!

STORMY DELAYS Text: John 19:25-27 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago's O'Hara Airport didn't get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O'Hara. I've sat in a plane on the runway for three hours just because brief thunderstorms ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon challenges our level of contentment. It focuses on 3 Text that deal with contentment.

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL I TIMOTHY 6:6 Horatio G Spafford was born in North Troy, New York on Oct. 20, 1828. As a young man Spafford had established a successful legal practice in Chicago. Along with his financial success, he always maintained a keen interest in Christian activities. He enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Dream Again

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

Joseph had big dreams but they became broken, barren dreams; But God was with him and his brarren dreams were birthed.

Dare to Dream Again Attention: What did you want to be when you grew up? Need: What can I do when my dreams are crushed? Text: Gen 37:5-27 I. Joseph Has Big Dreams a. Importance in his dreams i. He would rule over his family ii. Universal need for significance b. Impact of a dream ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Alone

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018

Faith in God alone is the determining factor for membership in the kingdom of God.

Faith Alone James 2: 1 - 10 Intro: There is a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Nov 9, 2001

A sermon for Vetran’s Day or any other day. A focus on what it takes to be a good soldier of the Cross.

SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS II Timothy 2:1-5 We could ask any of these veterans that have served their country well to speak about self-sacrifice. This brief acknowledgment service and giving of pens is our way of saying thank you. But I realize that it does not come close to saying it well enough. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For The Arrival Of The King Of Kings?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 20, 2016

A good question that one. But truly are we and how can we be? The answer...

Are we ready for the Arrival of the KING OF THE KINGS Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. Revelation 22:12 SASB 771; It is well with my soul, Background . “This hymn was written after traumatic events in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, Revelation 1:12-16, Isaiah 40:10-11, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be A Brave Adventurer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2014

God has called us to live our lives as Bold Adventurers. We are called to live a unique life, a bold life and life where we know who we are why we believe. How do we fulfill the adventure that God has set before us?

(We opened with a video by our children’s minister which integrated Stephen Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” with clips from the Indiana Jones movies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4MXV8yqb4 till time stamp: 2:58) As Christians, God saved us to go on a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Incredible Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Aug 28, 2003

When God calls, the only proper response is to obey and go.

The Incredible Adventure Begins Genesis 12:1-9 This morning we are beginning a brand-new sermon series. This series is brand-new in two ways. It is new to us as a congregation and it is new to me personally. Although I have been your pastor for nearly seven years, I served two other churches ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible