Sermons on despising: showing 331-345 of 16,217

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019

Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

God uses pressure and pruning to prepare us for His service.

“For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isa. 53: 2). 1. Just as the Father watched and protected the growth of Jesus so He watches over our development; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Detours - Pt. 3 - Detour Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 18, 2012

A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn't plan?

Pt. 3 – Detour Deliverance Detours are despised by every path loving, calendar driven, time conscious people worldwide. However, as deeply as we despise detours they continue to be a part or our life and as we have seen over the last two weeks God is involved in the detours that we face. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Longsuffering Of God

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warnings In Hebrews

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2022

Hebrews gives a number of warnings. If God’s grace is irresistible, why bother with a warning?

Hebrews gives a number of warnings. If God’s grace is irresistible, why bother with a warning? “So if we refuse this great way of being saved, how can we hope to escape? …” (Hebrews 2:3 CEV) Can Christians harden their hearts? “do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following God When You Don't Want To

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

Lesson’s about God approach to Jonah’s rebellion.

Following God when I don’t want to: Message Notes Aug. 18th 2002 The story of Jonah is probably one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Most people I talk to remember one thing about this book, he was swallowed by a big fish. There is a lot more to this book than that story, in fact Jonah is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Calvary

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Nov 28, 2000

An Easter message designed to call believers to daily remember the sacrifice of Calvary.

John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” I. The Alamo (memorable, inspiring) 1834 – Mexican Dictator General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna laid seige to the patriots of the newly independent state of Texas. After having been under siege for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Remembrance Of Our Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

Sets forth five areas to call in remembrance as we approach the table of the Lord.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR SAVIOR “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ’This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me’ Likewise He also took the cup, saying, ’This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Branch Office

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2012

Be a full service Branch Office for God, not just an ATM or an office that’s only open on Sundays. God’s branch offices are supposed to be open 24/7-365.

God’s Branch Office November 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to be representatives of God on Earth. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:19-23 Introduction: Whenever I walk in to any Arvest Bank, I’m not really walking into THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Which One Are You? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

Some people reject Jesus and some Receive Jesus. Which one are you?

Which One Are You? John 1:10–13 He (Jesus) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. 11He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him. 12Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Friday Happened.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021

Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow In Grace And In The Knowledge Of Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Sacedon on Sep 30, 2021

The Lord wants every Believer to grow. Growing is important in the Christian life.

The Lord wants every Believer to grow. Growing is important in the Christian life. To know what is right and wrong and to know what is of God and of the devil needs spiritual growth. Some grows fast and some takes many years to grow and some never grows. Ways to grow in the Lord? 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Lover Of Knowledge Or Plain Stupid. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 18, 2021

Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as having information through experience, reasoning or acquaintance. Whereas wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true.

Lover of knowledge or plain stupid. Prov. 12:1-10 The topic of wisdom comes up over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture. In fact one whole book (Proverbs) is devoted to the topic . Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

THE SUFFERING SERVANT (ISAIAH 53:1-12) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006

This a challenge to believers to bring God Back to the center of our lives

A Call to Worship I Chronicles 15-16 Create/Prepare a Place for worship 1 After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. He acknowledged the presence of God For the first time the service of praise was now ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church