Sermons on civic duty: showing 916-930 of 18,586

Refocusing Vision

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Eternal Home

Contributed by George Van Popta on Dec 28, 2017

This is the text of a sermon I hope to preach on New Year's Eve at Providence Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

We all have an address, even several addresses. If someone wants to send you a letter, they just need to put your address on an envelope, stick on a stamp, and throw it in a mail box, and no matter where in the world they do that, sooner or later the letter will arrive in your mailbox. Your email ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Traits Of Successful People

Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011

Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Both/And Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 17, 2022

Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Reminds hearers that both discipleship & evangelism are the work of the Church.

“BOTH/AND” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 1/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of messages going out to the world today: - Deepak Chopra – Start a pandemic of joy - Jewish rabbi at Bob Saget’s funeral: "Just about how heartbroken everybody is in the world … One of the things that's so amazing about Bob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Extremist--We Should Be Extremists Too Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2024

Our faith and the natural moral law written on our hearts, and basic human biology all agree

Saturday of Easter Week 2024 There’s a word I see in almost daily use by our national media and politicians. When a writer or speaker wants to discredit someone else, he uses the word “extremist.” You’ve seen it used by adherents of both sides of any debate, but it seems to me more likely to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-21, Psalm 118:14-21, Mark 16:9-15, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Catholic

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 122 - Going To Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 3, 2021

This sermon is part of series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus is on how the Jews would joyously go up to Jerusalem for worship, and how we can experience the same joy in going to the local church.

In case you haven’t been here the last few weeks, we talked about the idea that the Psalms of Ascents were actually believed to be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they made their way up to Jerusalem for the various Jewish festivals. Although they were considered to be somewhat of a travel psalm, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Real Small Group Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011

Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Saints Series

Contributed by Randy White on Apr 7, 2003

Christians wait for the rapture through suffering, for justice, in prayer.

Waiting Saints 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17 Series: “Waiting, Watching, Working until the end.” 1. Second Thessalonians is a book in “regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together with Him.” 2 Thes. 2:1 2. Until that day comes, we do three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

People everywhere are looking for someone to love them, but most are looking in all the wrong places.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Looking for Love in All The Wrong Places Judges 14:15-20 Intro: Samson found him a woman of Timanth of the Philistines. He loved her and took her for a wife. At the marriage feast he put forth a riddle and the people made a bet on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist