Sermons on direction: showing 556-570 of 56,506

Holy Spirit-Led Living

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus.

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus. Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Then coming to the borders of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Praying For Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2023

A sermon in a Lenten series on prayer. This one examines the directive to pray for our enemies.

March 29, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-28 Praying for Your Enemy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. During the previous Wednesday evening services, we’ve been exploring various prayer techniques. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing The Need For Renewal (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003

There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt to restore to the original and maintain the past. We restore old cars, furniture, houses, and many other items

(This series was used during a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the facilities.) Jeff Armbrester Renewal for Growth There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of The Spirit, Part C Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 21, 2007

God has a specific direction for each one of us. He desires that you be set apart for the work that He has prepared for you. His directions are clear, concise and timely. They won’t lead you astray.

Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part C. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Listen To Jesus Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004

A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

“The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Edge Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 3, 2005

We are on the edge of incredible. Are we rady? Are we moving in the direction that God has for us?

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing With Excellence Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Partiality Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 10, 2003

God is directing the expansion of His church, and uses Cornelius as a gate between Jews and Gentiles.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “No Partiality” Acts chapter 10 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Peter opened the door to the Gentiles, granting them full standing in the community of faith. The Gospel came to the House of Israel first, because Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Congregational

Faith To Follow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

A sermon on the crossing of the Red Sea and application of our faith to follow God’s direction.

FAITH TO FOLLOW Exodus 13:17- 14:28 O for a faith that will not shrink, ‘Tho pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe! That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God; A faith that shines more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help!

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2001

This sermon was preached concerning the direction of our church. It is a plea for workers to get busy for the Lord.

Sunday Evening November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church HELP! Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: 1. 10 months ago, the Personnel Committee, and I came to the church and said that it was time to bring on a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. I also remember saying a couple of times that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Understand

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Life is RICHER if you understand God, His faithfulness, and His direction for us as individuals.

Intro 1. What is your favorite book of the Bible? Psalms? Prov.? Romans? Revelation? 2. I have enjoyed myself this year, preaching from our LEAP 2000 readings. 3. I love the Word of God; some books fascinate me more than others. Jeremiah is not one of my favorites, but there are a few ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Get With This Or You Can Get With That

Contributed by William White Jr on Mar 14, 2001

This is a sermon designed to sway persons in either a positive or negative direction towards Christian living.

YOU CAN GET WITH THIS OR YOU CAN GET WITH THAT (THE CHOICE IS YOURS)-DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 AND MATTHEW 5:27-31 What a world in which we live. It seems as if the world moves at an ironic or opposite path. It seems as if today’s society marches to the beat of a different drum than the past ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Song Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

The nature of life flows in two directions either toward God or away from God

The Song of Life Psalm 1 July 27, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. People with No Character: Known liars, people who can not be trusted, character is needed to be a fine servant of God, without character there is no evidence of christian faith II. The Path of Character: quote from Horace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 2:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service

Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Church Of God