Sermons on Demonstrate:

The Cause And Cure Of Dissension Among The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 24, 2009

Numbers 12 provides a pattern which demonstrates the way dissension develops among God’s People and why. Two New Testament passages show the antidote.

It was one of those nightmares I hope never to experience again. Our regular mid-week prayer service usually had somewhere between 6-10 people in attendance with a maximum of 4-5 cars parked alongside the church building to accommodate them. As I pulled up to the church on this particular night, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: *other

3 Factors That Fuel Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009

Joyfuel. It’s like gasoline except it keeps the engine of your joy running high. Paul demonstrates how it works in Philippians 4:10-23

A Study In Philippians Philippians 4:10-23 “3 FACTORS THAT FUEL YOUR JOY” ________________________________________ This final group of verses in Paul’s letter is a resounding anthem to joy. Each verse rings with the sound of celebration and overcoming. Paul was a in a good place when he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Zach & Liz Series

Contributed by Keith Ralston on Jan 9, 2009

The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth amazingly demonstrates God’s love as He remembers to keep His promises; and it shows that grace always goes to prepare the way for salvation.

Zach & Liz Luke 1:11-18 Middle Age I. Names. A. Zacharias = God Remembers. A. God is Remembering His Promises. B. Elizabeth = My God Keeps His Oath. A. God is Keeping His Oath. C. Johanon (John) = God is Merciful. A. Well Isn’t This One Obvious? II. Zach. A. Won the Lottery. v. 9 B. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Outpouring Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2011

Paul’s prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness & praise. This thankfulness was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in them and in the church. The Gospel was bearing fruit in & through their lives.

COLOSSIANS 1: 3-8 AN OUTPOURING OF THANKFULNESS [1 Peter 1:3-8] Paul gave continual thanks to God in his prayers. So it was natural that when Paul prayed for the church at Colossae, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This thankfulness was because their lives ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Purpose In The Church

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

The Compassionate Samaritan

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 4, 2011

One of most familiar parables is the story of the Good Samaritan, found only in the book of Luke. It is a story that speaks about attitudes and true faith demonstrating itself in action.

The Compassionate Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: The story known as the parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in the book of Luke. This most familiar parable has inspired painting, sculpture, poetry, and film. Many have allegorized this story to represent Christ as the Good Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013

Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Hate Gays Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Confronted with the cry for the universal tolerance of Gay lifestyles, followers of Jesus must be willing to enter the debate, with gentleness and respect, demonstrating what true tolerance looks like.

Does God Hate Gays June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION This last week on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow weighed in on the homosexuality debate. "A few months ago, in the heat of the tragic teen suicides that came about from intolerance of homosexuality, I saw a man on television who was apologizing for wishing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 21, 2010

The Transfiguration dramatatically demonstrated that Jesus is more than a simple Rabbi. To the disciples still struggling to figure out who He is, it a powerful revelation of Jesus' divinity.

The Transfiguration Today we begin our journey to the cross, to that one Event that divided history in half, to the one Event that tore the veil between God and humanity. This one Event is specifically why you are here today and why, if you have faith today in Jesus Christ, your life is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passionate Service

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014

A special service to honor the local firefighters. I used a variety of passage to highlight how the firefighters demonstrated the level of passionate service that Christ's followers should show.

Well, good morning. Today, we continue on with our four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Today, we swing back around to the value of outreach. Implied in the value of outreach is this idea of service. Service basically means just being available to serve to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Christian Church

In It To Win It--We Are Givers

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2016

This sermon demonstrates that because God is generous and a giver in all that God does, we can't help but become generous and a giver as we go through life.

In It To Win In It We Are Givers Proverbs 11:18-23 Luke 19:1-10 10/30/2016 Once again we find one of our sports teams that is “In It To Win It” with The World Series. At the moment, the only problem is that there is a team called the Chicago Cubs who are likewise “In It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

An Update On The Gerasene Demoniac; A Story Of Power.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jun 23, 2019

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable. It has funny and strange features within; but it is a story that allays our fears and demonstrates the power of our Lord. It relieves our

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd June 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

Forgiveness And Consequences

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017

One way God demonstrates his love for us is forgiveness. Despite this forgiveness, the consequence of sin remains. The consequence is real, but cannot overcome the power of God's love

We begin with a few questions: 1. How many years did Moses live in the Promised Land? 2. When King David died, how old was his firstborn son? 3. How did first-century believers demonstrate their feelings for Paul after his conversion? I'm having some fun at your expense this morning. The truth ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-17

Denomination: Other