Sermons on Distant: showing 331-345 of 7,363

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Daddy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 9, 2008

This sermon examines the opening sentence of The Lord’s Prayer - "Our Father which art in heaven".

INTRODUCTION Jesus introduces The Lord’s Prayer with the words “After this manner therefore pray ye”. It is “houtôs oun” in the Greek, meaning “along these lines”. Jesus is not telling us that we must recite this prayer. He is simply giving us a model to follow. TEXT “Our Father which art in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009

What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows All, Is Everywhere, Can Do Anything

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 28, 2004

We are acounable before God

GOD KNOWS ALL, IS EVERYWHERE, CAN DO ANYTHING When God sends forth the Spirit amazing things happen: barriers are broken, communities are formed, opposites are reconciled, unity is established, disease is cured, addiction is broken, cities are renewed, races are reconciled, hope is established, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Who Comes To Us Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

Jesus CAME to us... God clothed in human flesh... to offer and provide grace, mercy, forgiveness, salvation and eternal life to all who will accept Him as Savior! Today let's look at the incarnation of God... What it is, what it means and what is its purp

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 9, 2010 Date Preached: August 15, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The God Who Came to Us Text: John 1:1-14 [Read passage here… put on screen when I start!] ETS: John wanted his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Still Comes For His People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Where is God when we’ve messed up? God is there with compassion. That is the word in the passage. God is there with restoration. God is there to strengthen. God is there to answer. These are powerful, amazing words! Let’s not run past them!!

The God Who Still Comes For His People October 19, 2008 Zech 10 Intro: A little over a month ago, I was sitting on the LRT late one night after a football game, feeling a profound sense of sadness. No, it was not because the Eskimos lost, though they had. I’m getting used to that… and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Available, But He Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores God's immeasurable power at work within us and encourages submission, surrender, and service through the Spirit's power for personal transformation.

Welcome, beloved family, to this sacred gathering where we come together to nourish our souls on the abundant feast of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a time of communion, of fellowship, and of mutual edification. We are here to grow, to learn, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Topics: Available, Holy Spirit

The Advocate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores how to hear, harmonize with, and harness the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.

Good morning, cherished family of God! It is indeed a joy and a privilege to be standing before you today, gathered under the banner of His love, ready to unwrap the treasures of His Word together. We find ourselves on the precipice of a great spiritual adventure, not as mere spectators, but as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Topics: Holy Spirit, Role

Part Of The Family

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter

Part of the Family Ephesians 5;1-2 How many of you love your children? How many would do everything you could for them? 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Peace In Jesus' Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

In this sermon, we will explore the four truths that Jesus imparts to His disciples in John 14. These truths are essential for us to trust in as well, as they provide us with peace, assurance, and hope in our journey of faith. Jesus begins by addressing the troubled hearts of His disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Funeral, Comfort

Expanding Your Horizons: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.

We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Embracing God's Plan, Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones

Get A Life Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002

People know about God, listen to people talk about God, and even claim to be Christian. Yet many still feel far from God. A relationship with God is like drinking coffee. How do we move from doing to being?

Get a Life 4/21/02 AM By Brad Dyrness You know you have had too much coffee when … 1. You answer the door before people knock. 2. You speed walk in your sleep. 3. You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. 4. You have to watch videos in fast-forward. 5. You go to the AA Meetings just to get ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Holiness

Runaway Prophet

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jonah could run, but he couldn't hide.

Runaway Prophet Jonah 1:1-9 The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, [2] "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." [3] But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dad In Heaven

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Some reflections on "The Lord’s Prayer"

Our Father 29.07.98 1. Introduction A story (acorn and marrow): An atheist was having a discussion with God. "God" he said "I don’t really believe you exist but if you did, you aren’t very bright." On the one hand, you have created a massive tree to bear such a little acorn. Yet on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Anglican