Sermons on dear abby: showing 16-30 of 27,426

Dear Philippians

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2019

A lover of God becomes a giver and server!

My dear Philippians Philippians 4:15”You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone..” You know what, this is going to be really difficult to type; nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Dress Code

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 20, 2007

What every Christian should wear to church...or any other time in their sacred approach to God through worship, prayer, bible study and their devotions.

I. DEAR ABBY LETTERS – How To Dress In Church Dear Abby: May I respond to your reply regarding attire in church? As a priest and pastor, I’m appalled at how some people come dressed for Sunday worship. You said that “Dress codes have been greatly relaxed in recent decades,” which I find to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Church Of God

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

When we all get in trouble we start to look for a way to get out of trouble. But where we look for help makes a big difference.

Illus: That reminds me of two Canadians, Elmer and Huey that live in Newfoundland. They were walking down the street in New York looking for a way to make some easy money. They only had $350 between them and when it was gone they would be broke and on the streets. They saw a sign on a store ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elementary, Dear Watson Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

The initial evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

Elementary, Dear Watson Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:1-4 2. Over the past several weeks, we have talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We have talked about: a. Necessity of Power through the Holy Spirit b. Promise of Power through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 3. But, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Dear Old Dad

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Fathers have a huge responsibility, fortunately we have the perfect role model.

“Dear Old Dad” (John 3:16) June 21, 2009 Did you know that fewer long distance phonecalls are made on Fathers Day than Mothers day, not a big surprise. But did you know that long distance companies actually make more money on Fathers day because so many more of the calls are collect. Kids want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Dear Hyper-Charismatics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 26, 2021

They call us holy rollers, but some need to slow their roll.

Dear Hyper-Charismatics, please scan the Word and see that in nearly six thousand years of man's existence God has never rained down gold dust, angel feathers never fell, jewels never magically appeared, orbs never appear, worshipers never clucked, barked or contorted, gold teeth never appear, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2017

A funeral message delivered on the death of a close friend. Though a good woman, she never professed Christ, nor did her family confess the Saviour. Nevertheless, they were good to me over a long period of time, showing respect for the Faith of Christ.

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” [HEBREWS 9:27, 28]. Among the most difficult services over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the church in Smyrna

Dear Sleeping Beauty Isaiah 52:1-6 Rev. 3:1-6 Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” Well, just the opposite was true of the church in Sardis. Today we continue examining the series of letters Jesus writes to the seven church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Half Hearted Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Laodicea

Dear Half Hearted Jeremiah 29:10-14 Deut. 4:29 Rev. 3:14-22 Clip--War Room clip of Lukewarm Who likes lukewarm coffee? I mean, who likes lukewarm anything or half-hearted anything. When Jesus calls these Christians lukewarm, He’s saying that their love, their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On For Dear Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 19, 2021

We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal.

Hold on for Dear Life May 16, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 Supplemental Passage: while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes, Scorpions, And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.

Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Envy Trap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2002

God tells us that godliness with contentment is great gain. But there is one trait that gnaws at the heart of many Christians that can deprive them of that contentedness. What is it, and how can we defend against it?

TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-10 TITLE: The Envy Trap OPEN: How many of you have heard of the tooth fairy? (The question met with a little laughter as everyone raised their hands). I read a story not so long ago about a woman whose 2nd grader had collected a fair amount of money from the "tooth fairy." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does Not Envy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018

An attitude of envy can be a destructive force in any life. Envy is a serious danger, for it can make us unclean & unspiritual & rob us of our salvation. It is not a desirable trait to have in our lives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Last Sunday, in my sermon "Love Is Kind" I said, "The Apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002

We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Dear Friends...test The Spirits

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005

EASTER 6(B) - Dear friends, believers, are to test the spirits in order to recognize the Spirit of God and then listen to the Spirit of God.

DEAR FRIENDS…TEST THE SPIRITS (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:1-11 - May 1, 2005 - EASTER 6 INTRO: Today’s text talks about tests. As believers we are to put those entrusted with the message of salvation to the test. The message from God that men proclaim is to be just that – God’s message. The only way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran