Sermons on Defined:

The Purpose Of Our Trials

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007

The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

“The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sweet Taste Of Love Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 8, 2002

What is the defining mark of your life? For those connected to Jesus, the true vine, the fruit of our lives should have THE SWEET TASTE OF LOVE!

Think with me for just a moment. If you were given only ONE WORD to describe Jesus, what would that word be? What single word best describes His heart for people, His personality as He interacted with His disciples and others He came into contact with? What word best describes how Christ has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013

How would you define the God you serve? Here our Psalmist tells us a few things about our Great God.

Psalm 145:8-9 Introduction: When you think about the Lord and Who He is, you can define Him in so many ways-good, great, gracious, merciful, loving, longsuffering, self-sacrificing, giving, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever present; just to name a few. Here David gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009

The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Actitud

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on May 31, 2008

Nuestra actitud define que tan lejos llegaremos. Es de suma importancia que nosotros pongamos mas atencion a nuestra actitud.

Actitud I. Dios tiene cosas grandes para nuestra vida, de nuestra actitud depende que las alcanzemos a. Numeros 14.24 - En cambio, a mi siervo Caleb, que ha mostrado una actitud diferente y me ha sido fiel, le daré posesión de la tierra que exploró, y su descendencia la heredará. b. La verdad es ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Pentaristics" Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 13, 2014

Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples?

Jesus Christ on different occasions identified five characteristics that should typify His disciples and they are what I refer to as "Pentaristics". Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Demands Purity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

While purity includes a discussion on sexual morality as God defines it, it’s actually a word that is more about an idea that a definition.

Have you ever asked, “What does God want from me?” “What is God really after?” As I read through the book of Ezekiel this question keeps coming up for me. And Ezekiel offers the answers. Last week Ezekiel told us that God wants exclusive worship. We received ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangers That Face The Bride

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2016

Most people underestimate their Christian experience. They compare it to something out in the world and then bring that into their Christian experience. They allow the world to define who they really are.

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.”— Heb. 2:1 (R.V.). “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4) “Catch the foxes for us, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

The story of David and how he overcame his giant of a problem. Defining traits necessary to overcome the obstacles of life to live the victorious Christian life.

Facing Your Giants Part #1 1 Samuel 17:40–51 (NIV84) — 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Activate God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2015

Can we define God's purpose --- We must intensely spend our time, talent and energy on eternal values. Make wise choices.

ACTIVATE GOD'S PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG) 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Joy

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 7, 2017

Joy has often been defined as happiness; as a feeling; true, Biblical Joy has more to do with Faith than it has to do with feeling.

Biblical Joy (James 1:2-4; NKJV) “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But, let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ? A certain elderly lady was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Mystery And Wonderment Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 10, 2022

Mystery has been defined as: "Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain." Wonderment is described as a state of awed admiration and respect.

Albert Einstein, the German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom the emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand wrapped in awe, is as good as dead; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3, Ephesians 1:9-10, Acts 2:22, Ephesians 3:5