Sermons on Diamonds:

Enduring Trials

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How do we endure trials of life?

INTRODUCTION What we are to do 1-7 (dedicated, hardworking, obedient) Why we are to do it. 8-13 How we are to do it 14-26. The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials- Chinese proverb. SERMON REMEMBER JESUS! 1. Verse 8 2. OUR FOCUS READ 2 CORINTHIANS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Fear Of Infection Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 15, 2003

The courage of solidarity leads us to stand above the fear of infection and touch the other in his suffering and to lift him out of exclusion, loss of relationship and death. Then we become witnesses to the power of God in the world.

The gospel passage Mark 1.40-45 shows how God relates himself to the human infirmities of body and mind. The story shows the possibility of human suffering under physical and mental infirmities. The story brings us clarity through the two opposing behaviours. God tries to bring healing into such a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Tarnished Gold

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 8, 2003

Lamentations symbolically describes the sorrow the nation of Judah experienced in Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah proclaims that Judah’s bondage was the consequence of her sin.

TARNISHED GOLD "How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter!" Lamentations 4:1-2 Jeremiah is known as “the weeping prophet". Lamentations symbolically describes the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas A-Z

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005

An All Age Christmas Service talk covering the A-Z of Christmas. A- S are covered in the worship and songs and then this talk covers T-Z. Email me for the order of service, PPT & full talk with formatting

Ewen’s talk for Christmas A-Z All Age Worship. 11 Dec 2005 am PPT as Ewen walks up- reveals Christmas A-Z T- is not for trouble! You see- this is not just a nice story! (PPT takes you to Nativity page) This is what T is for: T- IS FOR TRUE (PPT) Some people think this is too good a story to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2012

Did we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lystra

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2013

You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like missiles to bombard you! Now, when you get blitzed for your stand for God then the pain is much deeper!

Lystra Acts 16:1 “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.” You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership- Grace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 204th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#204] LEADERSHIP- GRACE 1 Timothy 1:8-20 Introduction: 1 Timothy 1:8-11 I read a Sermon that started with this survey- How many times have you drank alcohol? How many speeding tickets have you had? How many times have you spread a rumor or gossip? How many times have you lied? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is God Worth To You?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 12, 2001

This sermon deals with the value we place on what the Lord has done for us.

How Much Is God Worth 4/13/97 Proverbs 3:1-15 1 Timothy 6:6-21 Text Luke 7:36 Some things hold their value no matter where you go or when you go. If you took a time travel machine and had some diamonds, you could be sure you had something of great value because of its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

3rd in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

In a nutshell: The Lord of the church will not accept any form of tolerance in His church that compromises His truth! When I say the word COMPROMISE what comes to mind? To some, it’s a good word, a nice word. It can be a good thing when it’s used in relation to reaching an agreement in an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Caves: Adullam; Escape From Funky Town Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 31, 2011

Man Caves. David at Adullam. How to leave the cave of sorrow and despair.

Man Caves: Adullam - Getting out of Funky Town I am wanting to do a series about Man Caves in the bible, it is interesting some of the things that happened in caves. I am not sure I will do the whole series now we will see how the Lord leads. Today I want to talk about the cave Adullam and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Coming Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fool & His Riches Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014

Disciple needed to learn the lesson that life is more important than material things. They must learn not to be diverted from their commitment to Jesus by greed for wealth & material possessions. True riches & satisfaction come only from God.

LUKE 12: [13-] 16-21. [PARABLES IN LUKE] A FOOL AND HIS RICHES [1 Timothy 6:6–10] AMERICA has been assured by its political leaders that ours is the highest standard of living in the World. We have the most wealth that men have ever known. Everywhere there are supermarkets overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

"four Universal Effects Of Sin"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 13, 2021

This is from a series I preached on Romans.

Title: “4 Universal Effects of Sin” Script: Romans 3:9-18 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 2-21-21 Intro: The late well-known preacher Harry Ironside once asked a man after a gospel meeting, “Are you saved, sir?” “No, I really can’t say I am, but I would like to be.” “Why would you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible