Sermons on Conformity: showing 466-480 of 12,819

I Will Come Again!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

General Douglas MacArthur went down in American History as one of the greatest Generals this country has ever had.

When President Roosevelt ordered him to leave the Philippines and go to Australia, he spoke these words that went down in the history books, “I shall return.” In 1945 President Roosevelt sent him back. A year later, the Japanese surrendered to him and ended the war. But MacArthur is not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't There - Follow Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon challenges the worldly advice to "follow your heart", emphasizing the biblical view of the heart's deceitful nature and the need for divine guidance.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has seen fit to bring us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19

Topics: Misconceptions, Bible

Rebuilding The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

How do we as Christians become "acceptable sacrifices" to God?

Sacrifice is a word we don’t like. To sacrifice our time, money, our very lives, is a hard thing. But it is important. There are troops overseas right now who are sacrificing themselves; many have already given their lives. Many Christians have set aside the altar of sacrifice and replaced it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Checkup For The Christian

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us like common disease. Only God and you know the true condition of your heart and your spiritual life. We are to examine ourselves or have regular checkups to monitor our spiritual health.

Intro: Notice from the verse the word “examine.” Most of us go to the doctor AFTER getting sick. Some go to the doctor BEFORE getting real sick. Moreover, very few go to the doctor for regular checkups even when they are well. While we live on earth, temptation and sin will try to infect us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: *other

Noah's Example

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone seen an ark? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Living righteously has it's rewards IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:9 These are the family records of Noah: Noah was a righteous man. Blameless during his

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone seen an ark? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Living righteously has it's rewards IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:9 These are the family records of Noah: Noah was a righteous man. Blameless during his times, Noah communed with God. Pray that we will be like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engaging With The World Without Being Of The World. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

As Christians, we are called to share the Gospel with a world in need of salvation.

As Christians, we are called to share the Gospel with a world in need of salvation. However, to effectively communicate the message of redemption, we must first understand the context and worldview of those we seek to reach. This is where knowledge of the lost world comes in. As Christians, we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22, John 17:16

We Are Pilgrims

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

In one of the December issues of People Magazine, there was an article about Christina Onassis.

The article stated, “I'm sure we all felt bad over the tragic death of Christina Onassis at the age of 38…” Her stepsister Henrietta Gelber commented: "She lacked a sense of achievement; what she was striving for was just to be a normal human being with normal family relationships, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Potter's House

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

A look at the process of the potter and application of how God forms us to be vessels of honor.

I. Potter found the clay A. Psalm 40:2-3 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Holy Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here we learn 5 ways to live a holy life.

BEING HOLY By Chuck Hendrix 1 Peter 1:13, Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Christ In A Transforming Way Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY Gutzke: "It is tomorrow that gives special meaning to what I do today. Whatever I do today, it is tomorrow when I am going to reap the consequences." I. (:8-9) KNOWING CHRIST AS THE SOURCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Adopted Family #3 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We are indwelt by His Spirit

God’s Adopted Family. 3 We are indwelt by His Spirit. Reading: Galatians 3:26 - 4:6 When we come to this part of our adoption, we find that the analogy fails, when we use it to compare with that of earthly adoption. The reason for this is that earthly parents may wholly and without reserve love ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: *other

Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Minimalism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 18, 2002

In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life.

Alive in Christ Description: In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life can. Scripture Studied: Eph. 2:1-5 Key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational