Sermons on Contemplation: showing 151-165 of 4,639

Mindfulness For Christians

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 7, 2021

Happiness depends as much upon temperament as upon fortune

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 says : Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report : If there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. BUT what exactly is the human mind supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Look To Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores God's salvation plan through Christ's cross, His compassion, and the crucifixion, emphasizing the importance of faith and grace in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of God, a warm welcome to each and every one of you. I am overjoyed to see your faces, beaming with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, unified under the banner of His love and grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Topics: Cross, Eyes, Lift

Hearing God In Creation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2007

Just as we can get to know an artist through their art, we can know God through His creation

How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus July 8, 2007 Hearing God in his Creation Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, how to recognize God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Reading Devotion

Contributed by Raimundo Rocha on May 24, 2006

“If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation”

The reading devotion “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation” One of the great concerns that involves the spiritual experience today is the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Crises

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Should Christmas bring us anxiety or peace?

Christmas Crisis Is 40: 1-11 Are you ready for Christmas? Many people change the saying to, “At Christmas be merry and of good cheer . . Thank God it comes but once a year.” Some sing, “Juggle bills, juggle bills, juggle all the way . . Buy your gifts at Christmas time and pay ‘em off in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sing To The Lord A New/Old Song Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2013

The Liturgy, especially the Mass, is a point of contact between the human and divine

Monday of 11th Week in Course 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium 1 “O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013

Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Alone Is Immortal

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 24, 2004

Long ago C. H. Spurgeon said that the study of God would improve, humble, and expand the mind - a thesis we will test with an examination of 1 Tim 6:13-16.

“Who Alone Is Immortal” What better way to begin my sermon than by reading from a really good one! Here is a bit of one delivered on Jan. 7, 1855: “It has been said by someone that ‘the proper study of mankind is man.’. . . but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2020

we reflect on Gabriel's announcement to Mary, what a great gift Jesus is, and how we respond.

12.20.20 Luke 1:26–38 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Stages Of Motherhood

Contributed by Neil Lieder on May 1, 2007

This is a great Mother’s Day sermon that covers all four stages of motherhood, giving Bibilical examples of each.

The Four Stages of Motherhood Tonight, in recognition of Mothers Day this Sunday, we want to celebrate the women who fill the high calling of Motherhood. Did that video reflect your thoughts about your own mother? Maybe some of you are thinking you only wish you had a mother like that. But you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Verdict

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

3 Things People are Guilty of

THE VERDICT Text: Romans 3 YOU HAVE THE FATE OF YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS 3 Things people are guilty of (3 of many): 1. Murder - Not the type that you and I normally think about. If we think it’s wrong, why do we do it? 1st Degree Murder - Hurting with intention of killing 3rd Degree Murder - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening To Both God And Gods' People Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2016

The challenge is to engage the listener, but to do so with the clear goal of bringing them closer to the transcending love of Christ.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016 The prophecies were quite clear. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. He would be of the line of David, born in Bethlehem, the city associated with David. He would be king, and rule over all the earth. The expectation of the Jewish people was also very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Catholic

8 Special Blessings That Those Born Jewish Have

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 16, 2002

An exposition of Romans 9:1-5

Islington Baptist Church April 14, 2002 Romans 9:1-5 Scriptures: Romans 3:1-8, Philippians 3:1-9 8 special blessings that those born Jewish have In Romans 3:1 Paul asks this question: “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” Paul’s answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Artificial Intelligence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores the majesty of God's creation, the significance of humanity in His grand design, and our mission to live according to His will.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. I hope this day finds you basking in the grace of our Lord, and ready to embrace the wisdom He has in store for us today. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the eighth Psalm, a divine hymn that sings of the majesty of our Creator and the wonder of ...read more

Topics: Man