Sermons on cynicism: showing 421-435 of 2,313

"Back From The Dead"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2009

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Back from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) 1. I love the silent version of King of Kings. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. 2. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy won’t give you a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Solomon, A Man Who Grew To Hate Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus changed, he was drawn away

KING SOLOMON A Man Who Grew To Hate Life Ecclesiastes 2 INTRODUCTION: As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Truth - Part Three

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Jesus did not determine who He was by what men had to say about Him. Jesus knew the people He was ministering to. He knew that one day they all would turn away and reject Him.

- Part Three - Jesus as Love Text: John 2:23 – 25 This passage is a good example to me why it is important to meditate on the Word of the Lord. You can mistake the meaning of the word if you only glance at it. You could read this and wonder if Jesus didn’t trust men. Is this saying that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelizing The Culture To The True, The Good, The Beautiful Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2010

Our culture is in dire need of the gospel of Christ, but to attract others to Christ, the Truth, we must be good, and our worship must be beautiful.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course July 11, 2010 Liturgy and Worship Series Someone was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho. On that desolate and baking-hot road, robbers were hiding. They mugged him, beat him, and left him to die. Somebody else went past without helping because the victim had lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

A Bountiful Eye Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

A huge part of the Christian walk is perspective: Seeing things the right way… the way God sees them.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) Where there is no vision, the people perish : but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18) The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pride’s Destruction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2012

Herod, A Man Given to Sinfulness & the Sin Cycle

An apprehensive female traveller approaching the gangway of an enormous new passenger liner gazes up in amazement at its looming hulk. "Is this ship really unsinkable?" she nervously inquires of a nearby deck hand. "Yes, lady," the deck hand answers. "God himself could not sink this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

2012: Spiritual Goals For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2012

While secular society is obsessed with losing weight or exercising more faithfully, the New Year is an opportunity for us to make some spiritual strides.

2012: Spiritual Goals for the New Year (Psalm 16) 1. Yesterday I tried making sausage with my new manual sausage stuffer. 2. It was an awful experience – ground pork all over me and the kitchen, after several hours I finally ended up with 3 lbs. of Italian sausage. 3. If I ever make sausage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Special

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011

To present profound truths revolving around the birth of the Saviour

Christmas ‘Special’. The significance of Christmas is intertwined with several profound truths. By virtue of this sermon, I intend to place before my Church some of them, which have deeply touched my heart… 1.FULFILLMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: *other

Time Life Presents Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

It's about time, and it's all about life.

TIME LIFE PRESENTS ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 Introduction: Have you ever caught one of those “Time Life” commercials on television? Time Life is a company that markets CD’s, DVD’s, Music Videos, etc. What does this have to do with this chapter? In twenty-two verses the word ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Enjoying Life

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2014

The ability to enjoy life’s blessings with intensity is a gift from God, yet, like eternal life, many will not receive that gift.

The Gift of Enjoying Life Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 1. The Wildcat Creek here in Kokomo, IN begins building momentum on the east near the town of Phlox. According to Neil Laymon of the Wildcat Guardians, The Mud Creek, Turkey Creek and a third Creek (Grass Creek) are separate ground-fed streams that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful Indeed!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2013

Being thankful to God is not just nice, but central to godliness.

Thankful Indeed! (topical) 1. How much do you have to be rich? 2. In America, many upper middle classed people say 5 million dollars. 3. But almost all of us are really rich by worldwide standards. 4. Craig Groeschel writes: “Visiting a small settlement in a developing country last year, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationship Triad--Love God, Neighbor, Self

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2018

If the order is mixed up, problems happen

31B In our First Reading and Gospel text today, Moses and Jesus are both effectively asked for their respective elevator pitches: “Tell me everything I need to know what you believe and teach in two minutes or less.” Jesus was asked what was the number 1 commandment and he names it as one-in-three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Of God And A Child Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2017

Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What does it mean to go before God as a Child?

What does it mean to go before God as a Child? Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) There is a secret complicity between the kingdom of God and a child. One day, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

The fifth commandment given by YHWH was to honor parents. The children are heritage to the parents likewise the Parents are property to the Children. No parents means you are not existing. Today what you are is because of your Parents.

Fifth Commandment HONOR Ex 20:12 Introduction: Fifth commandment begins the second table, which lays down our duty towards our neighbors. Of all our duties to our fellow-men, the first and most fundamental is our duty towards our parents. The connection between the first four commandments ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

Fifth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

The fifth commandment given by YHWH was to honor parents. The children are heritage to the parents likewise the Parents are property to the Children. No parents means you are not existing. Today what you are is because of your Parents.

Fifth Commandment HONOR Ex 20:12 Introduction: Fifth commandment begins the second table, which lays down our duty towards our neighbors. Of all our duties to our fellow-men, the first and most fundamental is our duty towards our parents. The connection between the first four commandments ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist