Sermons on connie chung: showing 76-90 of 164

Prayer: Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Learn why to pray for others, who to pray for when praying for others and what to pray for when praying for others.

We return to our message series on prayer. We looked at prayer as communion with God and caring for self. We saw that prayer is not so much getting God to love us or getting God to do what we want, but prayer is getting to know the God who already loves us and who wants to show us His love if we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

Message For Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007

This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would God Say To Britney Spears About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 9, 2004

Marriage is not a joke.

God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Britney Spears About Marriage?" Heb. 13:4 (NASB) 2/08/04 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A There is an divorce epidemic in America. (1 in 2 marriages in divorce. Wrg!) (Birth rates & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts 16 - God Always Leads Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 25, 2013

God leads. God leads us to where He wants us to be. Therefore watch where you are, and be the instrument that God can use to accomplish His purposes.

1. God LEADS… are we following? Paul has chosen Silas as his partner for the 2nd missionary journey. He also took Timothy along this time. • Something interesting happens in 16:6. They were in the region of PHRYGIA but they were ‘kept by the Holy Spirit’ from moving into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look What God Is Doing!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

"LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nu Generation Revolution Series

Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002

This is thefirst sermon in the Nu Generation Paradigm Series. Central Theme: An intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of the Nu Generation church. This produces radical behavior that builds the Body o

The Nu-Generation Revolution Central Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

One Hundred Percent

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004

Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: The End (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 21, 2003

Discover how to prepare for the end times

We are coming to the final message in this mega-series on what our church believes. Last week, we talked about personal eschatology, or our personal end. We saw that our personal end or death is not avoidable, not natural and not final. This morning, we’ll look at cosmic eschatology or the end ...read more

Denomination: *other

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

Experience The Joy Of Receiving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 10, 2002

Learn how to experience joy in all that we receive

Two weeks ago, Pastor Winsome Wu taught us how to cultivate joy in life. Last week, I talked about how we can experience joy by choosing the right expectations for each day and for our future. So intentional efforts are required to experience joy. Joy, we talked about, is more than happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: *other

Divine Healing Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016

Describes the Nazarene stance on Healing and confronts the difference between Divine Healing and the spiritual Gift of Healing.

A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. He had her sit down and relax in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Believe Week 15 - Total Surrender Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Believe week 15 looks at what it means to Totally Surrender your life to Christ.

Believe 15 ~ Total Surrender February 1, 2015 Our world is filled with quotes about the need to push through the pain, work hard, never give up. Never quit. That’s inconceivable. We have that drummed into us. To a certain extent, we shouldn’t give up, we shouldn’t quit. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024

Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God