Sermons on diamonds: showing 121-135 of 2,341

Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 17, 2017

Difficulties, Hope, Eternity, Jesus

FAITH OVER FEAR - Under Pressure 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 March 12, 2023 Introduction: When I was growing up we only had 3 channels on our TV except for on really clear days when you could pick up channel 3 from Cincinnati…and Saturday mornings were reserved for cartoons. One of my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Gifts We Desperately Need Christ To Bring Us This Christmas

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 18, 2004

Are we going to get what we want, or what we need for Christmas this year?

"Three Gifts We Desperately Need Christ To Bring Us This Christmas" By: Danny Moss Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction- You and I are familiar with the Christmas story of the Wise men. They travelled far, and brought Christ three gifts: gold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Fruit of the Spirit (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Galatians chapter 5 verses 16-25. Ill: • The year was 1934. • An impoverished prospector named Jacobus Jonker, • Walked across his small farm in South Africa. • The recent heavy rains had washed away loads of silt, • And he searched tirelessly for any small treasures the torrents might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Brethren

Being Missionary

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 17, 2018

This sermon is a part of our "What We Believe" series and it speaks of our need to be missionary, that is, evangelistic where God places us.

What We Believe “Being Missionary” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 One Sunday morning, a pastor began his sermon saying, “I’d like to make three points today. First, there are millions of people around the world who are going to hell. Second, most of us sitting here today do not give a damn about it.” After a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

We look at Hosea & Gomer, their typology representing God and believers who forsake Him, the importance of marital love, and a recommitment to love each other faithfully.

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY Hos. 1:2-3; 2:2,5; 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student, between semesters, was home for the weekend, and watched TV from morning till night. His mother finally said, “How about you fold the laundry?” 2. To which he replied, “Mom, I’m ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At Home With God-Heaven-Revelation 21 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 30, 2013

Heaven need not be an obsession, yet our relationship with God should be. It is this relationship which drives everything good in our lives. It is motivation for love for each other, gives us strength for today, and fills with hope for an eternity with Gd

• The Bible is NOT obsessed with heaven. When Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God, in general, He is not talking about a future housing for God and His people-He is talking about a way of living here and now. The greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven must be the servant of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: *other

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to immerse ourselves in the living Word of God, to drink from the well of His wisdom, and to be nourished by His truth. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

Tasting The Fruit

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

The children of Israel tasted of the fruit of the promised land...and still not entered in. There are Christians that will taste, but...

Tasting the Fruit: Yet Losing the Land September 29, 2002 Intro: Where are you headed? Are you going to get there? How? Deut 1:25-26 25 "They also took some of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us; and they brought back word to us, saying, ’It is a good land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Year

Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 12, 2002

A sermon for closing out the old year by realizing that "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8)

As I reflected on the end of the year and what to say to you in this last Sunday morning sermon of 2001, I thought of Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a thing is better than its beginning;” Now I know some brethren would like to say that a proper translation of that verse is that the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Lamentations 3:27, Isaiah 40:31, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2015

The stone heart is resistant to God, the heart of flesh, created by God is open to and led by him. We need a change of heart from hard, resistant stone to soft, Spirit-pliable flesh.

1. Dinosaur Heart It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost complete. Hammer says he knew right away ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Much Goods, Little Time...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2016

SELDOM IN LIFE DO WE COUNT THE COST BEFORE WE ACT. We must consider price, cost, worth and value before we act. Did Achan consider the cost of the gold and new clothes? Do we consider the cost of our choices?

MUCH GOODS, LITTLE TIME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:19 (KJV) And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. Luke 12:19 (NIV) And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007

First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist