Sermons on contending for others: showing 601-615 of 183,522

Motivaton For A Monday Or Any Other Day

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Knowing God is working in us, helps us to be motivated to work for Him.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. "Therefore" … points a backwards . . . · Risen Christ our Reality and Hope (15:1-19) · Last Enemy (Death) Destroyed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Woman Who Touched The Lives Of Others

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Acts 9:36-43 the Bible refers to a woman by the name of Dorcas.

In Acts 9:36-43 the Bible refers to a woman by the name of Dorcas. The name literally means, "a gazelle", which of course is the female of a roebuck. She has the distinction of being the first Greek female mentioned in the New Testament. She was a resident of the seaport city of Joppa, located on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

God's Purpose For You Is To Love Others

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2003

Adapted from the Purpose Driven life sermons

GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU IS TO LOVE OTHERS How can we do that in a world that is full of hate and isolation? When one becomes a Christian it is because he believes in Christ and leads a new life not under the bondage to sin and the devil. Now that one has become a part of God’s family it means that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Life Of David: David's Other Sin Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2005

David takes an oath that Shimei will not be harmed. Forgiveness has taken place. Or has it?

DAVID’S OTHER SIN 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 2 SAMUEL 19:14-23 1 KINGS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION I would like to tell you a story this morning. The story is a Biblical story that can be found in 2 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 19, and 1 Kings 2. Actually, each of those chapters corresponds to an episode of the story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005

5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005

Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Future: Won By Some, Lost By Others

Contributed by Cornelio Castillo on Aug 10, 2004

The roles of human and Divine will in determining the future.

THE FUTURE: A Race Won By Some, Lost By Others Joshua 23 How many of you, young people of today will one day in the future, find yourselves sitting in a dark corner of your rented and very small room, looking at your 3 hungry but sleeping children and wondering about the source of their food for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004

Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Above All, Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 9, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 2. This sermon looks at seven reason why we should love others and four ways we should love others.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE EACH OTHER Living A Life Of Love – 2 1 Peter 4:7-11 March 12, 2006 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Specks, Logs And Other Blind Spots

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

A warning against fault finding

Specks, Logs & Other Blind Spots Matthew 7:1-5; Luke 6:37-42 October 24, 2004 Matthew 7:1-5 (NLT) "Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. [2] For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged. [3] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The Other Cheek, Are You Sure?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the historical context of Jesus commands to turn the other cheek, give away your cloak and go the extra mile to see what they really mean.

Introduction The passage we read is at least on the surface one of the most difficult passages in the Bible, if we are to live by it. Every time you here the passage preached or talked about there is always a but, or a bit that says it doesn’t mean this. Or sometimes but it can’t mean this, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004

We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Cast Your Net On The Other Side

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2005

1. It is important to listen to Jesus and obey him. 2. We meet God when we come to the end of our resources. 3. You have to put your net in where the fish are.

The setting of today’s scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (the Roman name for the Sea of Galilee). The disciples are in a depressed mood because of the horrific events leading to, and culminating in, the death of Jesus. They have gone to Galilee and returned to what they knew best: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9, John 21:5-6

Denomination: Methodist