Sermons on connect: showing 526-540 of 27,475

"Where To Find Purpose In Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019

Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Plights And Ponderings Of Asaph. Psalm 74 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Aug 28, 2020

In spite of the obscurity in connection with the historical background… o The contents are very much relevant the time we are in …

- There are 12 Psalms attributed to Asaph - Psalm 50 and 73 – 83. o We know Asaph was a Levite who led the choirs during the days of David. Cf. 1Ch 16:37 o We are not aware of the exact time when Aspah wrote this psalm. ? May be even some one wrote for Asaph, so that a choir in his name ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Reconnecting To The Call-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 31, 2002

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Prophets, with the bittersweet message of God, stand in need of re-connecting to their call. How does the prophet of God get back on task? 9 links to get us re-connected to our prophetic call.

RE-CONNECTING TO THE CALL-I —Revelation 10:1-11 Re-commissioning the Prophet or Your Need: Ironically, our celebrations of Christmas may take us away from those things most important to God. We are pulled away from our moorings in Christ because our ’discipline schedules’ are off thrown off ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 24 - What Is The 3rd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 24 - What is the 3rd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 2:1-4

Open Heart Intimacy Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

The Song, in other words, makes a connection between marital love and sex – a very important and very biblical connection to make. There are some who would eliminate sex when they speak of love, supposing that they are making it more holy. Others, when th

THE WOMED MAN “OPEN HEART INTIMACY” “HER MANIA” Text: Songs of Solomon 5:1-8 Introduction: “FAITH~vs~SEX” This is a piece of the scriptures that we usually ignore. I believe that most tend to ignore it because it is so hard to figure out what it is doing in ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 23 - What Is The 2nd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 23 - What is the 2nd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the first ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Colossians 3:12-14

Jesus & Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Next Thing You Know Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 5, 2005

We must remian connected to the source of life if we asre to bear fruit and serve our purpose.

Next Thing you know Open with the song- If you have some teens consider having them ham it up during the song-illustrate joy/happiness Note: Several days before locate some kudzu or another plant and leave it somewhere that it will shrivel and die. Why is my Kudzu Dying? 1. No longer ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003

Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Remembering As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 1, 2004

Our text shows there is a strong connection between remembering and worshipping. We will tie that into The Lord’s Supper

Remembrance as Worship Exodus 13:1-16 This is the fourth sermon in a series I have called, “Finding Your Worship Language.” Today we want to look at another way of expressing our Worship to God… Remembrance. In our scripture today, we can see that there is a very close relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Domino Effect

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!

The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Branch Are You?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 15, 2003

1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH

JOHN 15:1-8 WHAT KIND OF BRANCH ARE YOU? (Please note that two illustrations in this sermon are taken from esermons.com) 1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more people are planting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

Pt. 7 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at biblical people and how they connected to God through prayer.

Learning to Pray Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Intro: How many of you were the crammers in school? Wait to the last minute to study for a test? You were the one with your notes out furiously trying to cram any and all information into your head, hoping it will stick for the next hour or so while you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profit From Brother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 23, 2013

To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you profit from a brother? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:20 (Amplified Bible) Yes, brother, let me have some profit from you in the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Farther Together Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010

This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist