Sermons on Childhood: showing 2,206-2,220 of 5,057

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:5

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009

As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Please Open Before Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2009

God has given you a Christmas Present that he wants you to open BEFORE Christmas! Don’t wait!

PLEASE Open Before Christmas John 3:16 What do you want for Christmas? Just ask any member of my family. I am the hardest person in the world when it comes to Christmas presents. No, I am not a “Bah-hum-bugger”, nor am I unappreciative of what anyone gives me. I just rarely have anything that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be revealed only at the judgment. In Romans 2, Paul says that God will judge the secrets of man.

BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT NUMBERS 32:23 BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT! That particular passage is found in Numbers 32:23...and I believe this is one of the most misunderstood statements in all of God’s Word. There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

The Real Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 8, 2009

Real life is a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Text: “For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORD” (Proverbs 8:35). How would you explain life? Would you say that life is the time between your birth and your death? Would you say life is just your physical existence? You might quote Genesis 2:7 which says, “And the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Encouragement For The Believer! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2009

Are you a spiritual amnesiac? Do you remember WHO you are and WHO you belong to? John wanted the believers he was writing to... to know and remember WHO they were in Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: February 25, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Encouragement for the Believer! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:12-14 12 I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Know Thyself Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 26, 2009

This week we turn the focus on understanding ourselves and gaining emotional awareness so that we may know God. Four competancies will be shared to help us become emotionally aware so that we might be emotionally healthy spiritually.

Back to School Know Thyself Psalm 55:1-5, 16-17 October 25, 2009 This week and next week we are going to look at several emotional health competencies. These are qualities that emotionally healthy people cultivate and display. These give us plenty of things to work because none of us have all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Do You Believe? Who Is Driving Your Car? (Session 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

As humans, we function best when we let God be in the driving seat. Maybe our pride does not like it, but we need to be led and directed in life by having a close connection with our Lord. Every one of us at some time of our life has chosen to shove God o

Who is driving your car? Imagine for a moment that you have decided to buy a car. Rather than head off down the London Road to one of the many car dealers, or one of the used car supermarkets at Lakeside, you decide to visit the massive Toomey dealership on Cherry Orchard Way to look at new cars. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I Only Had One Shot

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

SOMETIMES WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL. WHAT DO WE SAY?

IF I ONLY HAD ONE SHOT JOHN 3:1-19 INTRODUCTION: A PASTOR ONCE RECEIVED A CALL TO VISIT A DYING WOMAN IN A HOSPITAL ICU ROOM. ON ARRIVING AT THE HOSPITAL HE WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT HE ONLY HAD TWO MINUTES TO SPEAK WITH THE WOMAN. IT WAS SUCH A SHORT TIME, CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Grandparenting Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation.

The Gift of Grandparenting Proverbs 17:6 A Covenant with God and My Children and Grandchildren! a paraphrase of Psalm 78:4-7 “We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of His power and the mighty miracles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Church Of God

It Comes With A Promise Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 22, 2008

Famous line spoken to Indiana Jones: "You listen to me, you live longer!" What a measure of truth is there, and in the 5th commandment to honor our parents. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

It Comes with a Promise Exodus 20:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComesWithPromise.html Indiana Jones has become popular again this year, and this has prompted us to revisit the original trilogy. One highlight from the 2nd film was when ‘Short Round’, the young boy, says to adult Indiana, “You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Dashes Of Salt And Splashes Of Light

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2007

Salt and light are what we are and what we do.

Title Dashes of Salt and Splashes of Light Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Salt and light are what we are and what we do. Introduction I don’t know her name, where exactly she lived, or who she was. We never spoke. We passed each other, she coming home from six 0’clock daily Mass, I going to early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The salvation provided in Jesus Christ makes us a new creation and provides for us a life transformed by the power of God. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: Becoming A New Creation Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Introduction: The Power Of The Gospel “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation” Romans 1:16). People want to change. All advertising is based on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 50 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

You know, life is really about movement. Moving from one stage of life to another. Carefree childhood years, learning young adult years, middle-aged family years, empty nest years, retirement years…It’s all about moving from one stage of life to another. And through every stage God is moving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist