Sermons on contemplatives: showing 406-420 of 4,651

What Burns You Up? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

We have a choice: we can either learn from the real Jesus of Scripture, or the Jesus we’d prefer to believe in.

What Burns You Up? (John 2:13-22) Introduction 1. Imagine attending a church service in 50A.D.. The small congregation of Jewish believers has opened up the meeting for sharing, and one a man about 60 stands up to share…. 2. I came to believe in Yeshua last year, though I met him in the Temple ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Small Verse With A Big Message

Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007

"A Small Verse with a Big Message" deals with the essence of the christian faith.

A Small Verse with a Big Message Practically every person who has ever gone to Sunday school and has been asked to quote a Bible verse on the spot can quote John 11:35: “Jesus wept." These two words provide more than just a snappy verse to use in Sunday school; these two words reveal some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Week 6 "From Rushing To Slowing” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 6 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 6 “From Rushing to Slowing” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Congregational Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Trust In Action

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 13, 2011

It is easy to say that we trust God; we must prove it with our actions.

Trust in Action April 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is easy to say that we trust God; we must prove it with our actions. Focus Passage: I Samuel 14:1-23 esp. vs. 6 Supplemental Passage: I can do all things through Him who strengthens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering, Death And Resurrection Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on Apr 15, 2017

The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried.

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. - Mark 8:31 The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mortification In The Spiritual Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will.

Mortification Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will. The quality of will in a person often divides those who settle for less from those who give themselves more fully to God...how does this passion for God take hold except ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"god Comforts!" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 19, 2020

God is the Source of All Comfort, but as followers we must find ways daily to experience His awesome comfort and say say Thank you Lord for your comfort.

The greatness of God is realized in Psalms 8 as David writes about his greatness in his creation, but wonders about the insigfiance of man, that he should be concerned about him. But Isaiah says God is a God of Comfort. Paul say "God is a God of all comfort. His name is "Comfort." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

God gave us free will to be faithful to Him or not. It is choice that we all have.

The Law of Moses was given by the LORD to the people of Israel so that the people could live with high morals and ethics. During the prophet's times, the LORD would send messages to Israel and Judea's leadership through prophets. The prophets' common thread is that the government ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Zombie Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

If you’re crucified and dead but still walking round in your dead body you’re a zombie. But unlike the various recent versions of the zombie idea the Bible offers an elegant solution to the zombie problem, Jesus.

You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other,since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Vain Aspiration For Utopia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2022

You may be the only one on earth who can walk with them and for them on their journey toward the Father.

Homily Let’s take a moment to do a thought experiment. We do that a lot in the physical sciences to make our hypotheses and plan our real experiments. So let’s do that with society. (After all, politicians experiment with society all the time, don’t they, even if the thought behind it is totally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20, Galatians 6:14-18, Isaiah 66:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Worry Less, Pray More

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alert Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 1, 2023

This ongoing awareness and service, rather than anticipation of a specific future event, is the essence of spiritual alertness.

In the pages of today's gospel, Jesus takes on the role of a sage advisor, instilling wisdom and motivation in his followers as he contemplates an imminent departure of uncertain duration. His counsel revolves around the imperative of spiritual vigilance—an awakening from the slumber of routine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:31-37

Denomination: Other

The Moment Of Truth

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2002

After Jesus preached the wonderful sermon, the crowd was facing a moment of truth. What would they do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever faced a moment of truth in your life? A moment of truth is a time where you are confronted with the facts about an issue or a person and then you needed to make a decision? • It may have been a decision on whether or not to break off a relationship with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Burning Bush

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2005

Moses’ experience with the Burning Bush contains a message for every Christian who is searching for the will of God.

THE BURNING BUSH By Pastor Jim May Perhaps it was a Wednesday afternoon, as the sun burned hot in the sky over the desert of Midian. It was just another day, one of many tedious, boring days, that had been spent wandering through the wilderness in search of answers. Walking along, standing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible