Sermons on close every mouth: showing 511-525 of 171,339

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Open Doors And Closed Doors: Listen To The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores trusting God's plan, persisting through challenges, and promoting His ministry, as exemplified by Paul and Timothy.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you again, gathered in the name of our Lord. We are here to break bread, to share fellowship, and to delve into the Word of God. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to be transformed by the power of the Gospel. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Topics: Listening, Spirit

From Our Mouths To God's Ears Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 18, 2022

In the midst of the spiritual wilderness that we find ourselves in today, our serenity … our comfort … our confidence comes from the fact that God provides us with our daily bread.

After Jesus was baptized, the Gospel writers say that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil for 40 days (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13). During that time, Jesus ate nothing. At this point, the devil attempts to use Jesus’ hunger to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Exodus 15:23-27, Exodus 16:1-22, Exodus 31:15-16, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 8:7-10, Exodus 16:31, John 6:27, John 6:32-35, John 6:53-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

If Every Christian In This Church Was Like You…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2022

As a child many of us can remember playing games.

Such games as: • Pin the donkey tail • Hide and Seek • Treasure hunt • Simon says • Spin the Bottle And many more… Illus: A certain fellow in this church by the name of ________________use to love to play spin the bottle. You know how it is played. Boys and girls sit in a circle and they take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Stuck His Hand In The Disciples' Mouths

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2002

how the holy spirit enabled the disciples and us to speak words in ways we’ve never spoken before

May 19, 2002 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord Puts His Words In Your Mouth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 3, 2006

Epiphany 4(C) - Our Lord puts his words in your mouth because our Lord knows those he has chosen and then our Lord sends out his believers.

THE LORD PUTS HIS WORD IN YOUR MOUTH January 29, 2006 - Epiphany 4 - JEREMIAH 1:4-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today you are special. You may not feel special, but everyday you as believers are very special. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Name Is Above Every Name

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2002

EASTER 3(B) - April 14, 2002 - Jesus’ name is above every name: JESUS is a name which many reject; and, JESUS is the only name which saves.

JESUS NAME IS ABOVE EVERY NAME! Acts 4:8-12 - April 14, 2002 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10then know this, you and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Man Stood In His Place

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Helping people find their place in God’s plan is one important part of the church’s responsibility.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:21 INTRO: A speaker to youth did a takeoff on the story of Gideon, presenting Gideon as a modern-day Rambo. The experiences of Gideon are indeed exciting and adventurous. I read about a minister who used the story of Gideon in speaking to a group of fifty or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:11, Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008

Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Every Kid Needs To Know

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 27, 2007

How churches and parents must partner in the spiritual development of children

“What Every Kid Needs to Know” August 26, 2007 Me: Kids think they know it all: “I believe you should live each day as if it is your last, which is why I don’t have any clean laundry because, come on, who wants to wash clothes on the last day of their life?”—Age 15 “For centuries, people ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Parent Needs To Know

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 4, 2007

A lesson to help parents understand and relate to their children.

“What Every Parent Needs to Know” September 2, 2007 Intro: Last week we looked at what every kid needs to know. We discussed the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and the importance pf parents and the church working together to instruct their children biblically. Today we want to look at what parents ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist