Sermons on confucianism: showing 31-45 of 117

Counterfeit Or Concrete Christianity Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

The definition of Christianity is needed today. All clarifications based in God’s word will be helpful. This message evaluates a counterfeit Christianity, or a Concrete Christianity.

Counterfeit or Concrete Christianity James 1:26-27C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES1-5.WPD {26} If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. {27} This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-28

Denomination: *other

Bewicthed, Bothered, And Bewildered By False Doctrine Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

False doctrine is one of Satan’s great tools. Look at this text and see how the Galatians were bewitched. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is exp

Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered by False Doctrine. Gal 3:1-5 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? {2} This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Prophets For Our Spiritual Profit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2010

Our faith and the church is built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. Let's note 3 truths about the Old Testament Prophets.

Prophets for Our Spiritual Profit (2 Peter 1:19-21) 1. I love to joke about sending people a Groundhog's Day card. 2. If there ever was a minor holiday, if it could be called that, it is Groundhog's Day. 3. David Roper writes: Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Paul Was Not Afraid To Face And Eternity

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 27, 2007

why Paul was not afraid to die

Why Paul was not afraid to face and eternity? Acts 21:10-13 The Apostle Paul is on his way to Jerusalem and tarries in Caesarea for a few days with Phillip. While he is there, the events of our text take place. Note: The deterring sign (10-11) Agabus comes down and binds himself with Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008

Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Good News

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2009

The Good News is that Jesus Christ came to pay our sin penalty.

What is “good news”? We could say that “good news” speaks of desirable or favorable happenings. For example: 1. The birth of our grandson or granddaughter is “good news” 2. The graduation of our grandson from college is “good news” 3. Notification of my promotion is “good news” 4. The medical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Surpassing Riches Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 7, 2015

God's Grace

Surpassing Riches Ephesians 2: 5-10 Listen to the response of people to one song. An opera singer said, “There’s a kind of wonderful calm that I feel when I sing this, a kind of uncomplicated feeling, the way one felt as a child.” Johnny Cash said that this was, “a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 7 (9/10/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Matthew 7 - Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 7:1-6 (Jesus Teaches about Judging Others) Verses 1-2 Jesus tells us to examine our own motives and conduct instead of judging others. The traits that bother us in others are often the habits we have ourselves. Our bad habits and behavior patterns are the very ones that we most want to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024

Based on Luke 24:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of the message of Easter.

“THE EMPTY TOMB” Luke 24:1-12 FBCF – 3/31/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – When other religions describe their main figure or leader or teacher, they use the word “was.” - Muhammad WAS an Arab religious, social, & political leader & the founder of Islam. - Buddha WAS a wandering ascetic & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Book In The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2011

I'm glad I don't have to choose, but if I were shipwrecked on an island and had to pick one book of the Bible, I believe I'd take Romans. Link inc. to formatted text audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Greatest Book in the Bible Romans 1:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatestBook.html It's all great...but if I had to choose the greatest, well...we'll get to that. If in your life the bottom is falling out, you'd better examine the foundation. You need a foundation. We need a sure word, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Answer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 31, 2010

Faith is the link that bonds us to Christ, and works, nor any other mindset or practice, can forge the bond that only faith can secure.

FAITH IS THE ANSWER GALATIANS 3:6-14 INTRODUCTION Consider the question: 'What must I do to be saved?' Time has revealed various answers. Some think they do not need saving because they do not believe they are lost. They reject the idea of a God that we are responsible to. They do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Risen! Up Where I Belong

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008

Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!

1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Believe To Receive The Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2008

We have to believe if we are goingto be.

Michael Josephson writes that character counts. “Let’s face it: It’s not easy to become a person of character. It takes a good heart, but it also requires wisdom to know right from wrong and the discipline to do right even when it’s costly, inconvenient, or difficult. Becoming a person of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Absolute Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001

You can’t worship God without accepting absolute truth. But what is that truth? And where do we find it?

THE MEN’S THESAURUS (men don’t always say what they mean) – excerpts: When a man says: "IT’S A GUY THING" He means: "There is no rational thought pattern connected with this, and you have no chance at all of making it logical" When a man says "CAN I HELP WITH DINNER" He means: "Why isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ