Sermons on demonstrate: showing 646-660 of 31,769

God's Friday

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

God’s Friday is the day when, through the Cross, humanity could be reconciled with God demonstrating God’s triumph that we celebrate today.

GOD’S FRIDAY AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF SUFFERING John 19:1-27 Brothers+ This is the fourth God’s Friday we have shared. The little exchange we had yesterday regarding the terminally ill reminded me of one thing all followers of Christ in the Communion of Saints share: suffering. Standing at the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Being A Disciple, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 30, 2008

Sermon looking at being a model and mentor, demonstrating the life of Christ to others. Based off a daily devotion from "The Purpose Driven Life".

Being a Disciple, Part 3 (Being a Model and Mentor) Philippians 3:17 Introduction Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17 (NIV) Pray - For us to mature, we need models and mentors. - Many people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Coming Back

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007

How can we be sure he is coming back? - Spoken by Jesus himself - Spoken by Angels - Written by the Apostles - Demonstrated in the Lord’s Supper

PowerPoint Available Slide Transitions + New Slide > Transition In ___________________________________________________________ An 8-year-old boy, who was learning in school about the way plants grow, was intrigued when told how a tiny seed that germinates in the ground could later burst through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-68

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Went To College

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009

Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

A Perfect Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008

Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

I believe that Abraham’s life closes well; and demonstrates for us a bit of the art of dying well which for a Christian demands living well.

"Ars Moriendi" is Latin for "the art of dying" or "the art of dying well". Specifically it refers to a common visual art practice common in the 16th century. Pictures would be carved into wood and then inked and press printed hundreds of times into books. Few of the books contained many words - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Gets Fed Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 24, 2009

Amos has three visions which demonstrate that there will come a point when God gets fed up and He will not relent from His judgment.

With all the problems in our economy these days, we’ve seen a lot of companies file bankruptcy and go out of business and other companies merging with their competitors in order to stay in business. The latest rumor is that FexEx and UPS are considering a merger with the new company to be called ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love And We Are His Children

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 1, 2013

God is love, and we should be living in that love, but many people do not understand that how it works, and it is such a natural process, yet it is cannot be demonstrated by the world.

Two weeks ago my Sermon was on ministry, our ministry to exact, and it was based on Jesus asking Simon Peter if he loved him: and as he did, we examined the overflow of this love, God’s love, onto the lives of others. Today I would like to continue with that sermon and see how faithful and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Ruth - Part 2: Working Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 2 In Chapter 1 we have the girl introduced to us! In chapter 2 we have the boy appearing! We know that the girl's not lazy! Ruth is not lazy! She goes looking for work. God's Welfare program requires that you get up off your fat rear and apply yourself. Notice it was not dependency on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal