Sermons on christian history: showing 271-285 of 146,780

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Meekness Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Science And Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. How do you answer your friends or colleagues when they ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Conflict Of Ages

Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002

About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

Do we have what was originally written? How Close was the writing to the events recorded? Are there copying errors in what was written? Our faith rests on a FIRM FOUNDATION!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 Peter 1:16 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Study Of “how We Got The Bible” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “How We Got The Bible”

The Study Of “How We Got The Bible” We are so glad you want to learn about God! As you study this course of the Bible, we hope you will be thrilled with learning about God. As these lessons are designed for those who already believe that the Bible is the Word of God, we will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

Introduction To The Prophets Series

Contributed by Lee Modlin on Feb 19, 2017

This is a sermon giving some background information on the Old Testament Prophets.

What do you think of when you see the word Prophet? If you look at the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary you get the following definitions. 1. one who utters divinely inspired revelations, such as: a. the writer of one of the prophetic books of the Bible b. one regarded by a religious group ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:18-22, Deuteronomy 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success Is Born On Both Sides Of The Street

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 19, 2019

Success can be found in many different places.

The movie Pride takes place in 1974 and life is not easy for a black male, even a college-educated one like Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), to find employment. Struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, accepts the job of dismantling the decrepit Marcus Foster Recreation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Super Sunday Jesus Will Take You Higher Transfiguration Sunday, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 18, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.

Matthew 17:1-9 The Message Sunlight Poured from His Face 17 1-3 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Haters

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007

We must stand firm on the Truth!

John 15:18-15:25 JOHN 15:18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember the words I spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Description Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Aug 30, 2024

Matthew 4:25-5:2 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan. Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them (ESV)

Through this whole school year, we will be learning about Jesus’ greatest sermon: The Sermon on the Mount. Following the verses above Jesus is about to share the secrets of the Christian life. The Sermon on the Mount is not telling us how to live as Christians but giving a description of how true ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Uniqueness Of Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique "religion" in the world is Christianity. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched!

Intro: People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique book in the world is the Bible. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched. In our passage we shall study seven unique aspects of Christianity. I. A Unique Exhibition (v.11). This is an exhibition of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

Christian Dignity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Every nobody can become somebody, and that is why everybody is worthy of investment. This is God's view of man, for it was while we were yet sinners that Christ died for the ungodly. God is no haphazard and foolish investor.

An old business man once spoke at his club and told of how he made an investment which brought him great dividends, but for which he did not have to pay a cent of taxes. One night as he closed his store he found a dirty boy of 12 crouched against the building trying to protect himself from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9

The Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 29, 2011

The Effective Christian knows the disease of sin, and knows the cure of Grace.

The Effective Christian 1 Tim 1:15-20 Date Oct, 1347 Place: The Black Sea, heading toward Messina, Italy. The Ship: A Genoese Cargo Fleet. The cargo: among other things, a disease. By the time the fleet ported in Messina, Italy, most of the sailors were dead; those alive were wishing they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ