Sermons on craftsmen: showing 121-135 of 478

Keep Yourself From Idols

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2020

In the first century idols were a prevalent and ordinary part of society, and they were a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

Message 1 John 5:13-21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” Read 1 John 5:13-21 “Keep yourselves from idols.” What a random thing to say as the very last sentence of the letter. Paul never ends his letters that way – he usually says something like “Greet these people in your church … grace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

You are gifted by God to serve God.

I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Extraordinary Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002

This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Camping With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024

The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-37, John 1:1, John 1:14, Exodus 30:11-16, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 10:31, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wisdom Is Grits

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-5, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now What?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 30, 2001

Early in Jesus’ life, Satan loses, and prophecies are fulfilled. So it goes throughout Jesus’ life, and in our lives today.

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 NOW WHAT? Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of quality time spent with friends and family, but now that’s done. The gifts have been opened, the food has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 13, 2006

Through the hands of Jesus, we see his caring, healing, love, compassion, and blessing. We are safe in his hands. My hope is that the world is safe in our hands.

The Hands of Christ Luke 24:50-53 March 12, 2006 Hands tell us so much about a person. Toni loves to tell the story of her grandfather’s hands. When she was a little girl, he would take her ice fishing during the winter. When they were back at home, she remembers that he would take her socks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

Part 6 - Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Sep 8, 2005

Part 6 of our series ’The Home as God Intended’ will focus on Love and Discipline in the home and how important it is to our childrens upbringing.

The Home as God Intended Part 6 – Love and Discipline First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome Prayer One of the toughest things we have to do as parents is discipline our children. But it also one of the most important things we do for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Shaped To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon from the purpose driven life series

This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Business: Christian Style

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the responsibilities and duties of Christian employers and employees.

(Colossians 3:22 - 4:1) One does not have to know me very long before they become aware of the fact that I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during the first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Mentoring? / Where To Find Mentors Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 27, 2005

Mentoring is a process involving people. Sometimes it’s a whole series of individuals that God brings into your life at various stages and for various purposes. In every case, these people are sent by God to help you grow and perpetuate the learning proc

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Smyrna The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her next husband with a dish of poisoned

THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 4 SMYRNA - THE PERSECUTED Revelation 2:8-12 He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 19, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: “David’s Lamp”(Kings Of Judah) [#1] NEW BEGINNINGS 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how a jet airliner as large as a football field, loaded with people and freight, can run down a concrete road and fly into the air with no problems? To look at these huge pieces of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Discipline Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2003

Discipline is an important part of raising a child. Let us see the problem a lack of discipline caused Eli and his sons

INTRODUCTION • -- John Maxwell, in "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape No. 140. Says the following: Do you read the cartoon Nancy? She says, "Things will be different when I’m an adult. When I have kids of my own, I’m going to let them do whatever they want, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of A Free Spirit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2009

Singing is a matter of skill and practice, but it is only when your spirit is freed that you have a convincing song to sing, only when your life is changed that you have something to share.

What makes it possible for voices like these to sing music like that? Where do they get whatever it takes to sing with such grace and power and beauty? Of course they have been blessed with a good deal of natural skill. Of course these singers are talented, and there’s no substitute for that. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist