Sermons on Distinctiveness: showing 661-675 of 12,258

The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005

Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women And Worship

Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012

An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

God In Three Persons Blessed Trinity

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 24, 2013

"God in three persons, .blessed Trinity,". The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Updated June 2022

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures b=read before the Message. This day they were Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 and John 16:12-15. There is a story .... about a little girl in Sunday school .... who was drawing a picture ... using all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26, Acts 5:3-4, Exodus 3:14, John 8:58, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 3:12, Romans 15:16, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 44:24, John 14:26, John 16:12-15, John 6:38, Colossians 2:9, John 1:1, Exodus 20:3, John 3:16, Genesis 1:26-27, John 17:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Bathroom Battles

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2016

Gender confusion & Gender Clarity (Adapted from Grace Christian Fellowship at: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/7-Gender-sermon-for-web.pdf and: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/160403-Gender-For-The-Glory-of-God.pdf)

HoHum: Steve Bailey was with my family a couple of months ago. All 6 males had to go to the bathroom and we were standing in a line waiting for the men’s bathroom. No one was in the women’s bathroom. A worker at the convenience store came through and encouraged us to use the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Is Joseph Smith A Prophet Of God? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

Does Joseph Smith pass the Bible's test of a true prophet?

Take note of these statements made by the Mormon church in their writings: -Doctrine And Covenants 135:3 “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” -Doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of Influence Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

As believers we are empowered and called to be people of influence. We are to be salt and light in this world

We will be looking at Matthew 5:13-16 this morning. If you do not have a Bible please take out the insert in the bulletin and the Scriptures will be on it. (ME) I have several continual prayer requests. One of them is simply, “Lord, let me a person of influence to my family, my church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divorce And Remarriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Christian couples have an obligation to Christ, and to His body the church to make sure they get all of the marriage counseling available to avoid divorce.

I got a kick out of the story I heard the other day. This man had gone to a psychiatrist, and after a great deal of examination he asked the doctor, "What is wrong with me?" The doctor replied, "I think you are crazy." "I demand a second opinion," the man insisted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

The Trinity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the divine mystery of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how believers can live in unity with one another, reflecting the unity within the Trinity.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a profound and foundational topic in our Christian faith: The Trinity. Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God. —John Wesley While each person of the Trinity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Topics: Ministry, Calling

The Marriage Of The Lamb

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become t

The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become the Lamb’s wife. The New Testament church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

Intro to 1st John

The Truth About Jesus Christ 1st John 1:1-4 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It is widely held by most scholars that the Apostle John wrote the book of 1st John while pastoring the church at Ephesus, somewhere around 85 to 90 AD, before he wrote Revelation and Second and third John, but after he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003

An Intro to 1st John

The Truth About Jesus Christ 1st John 1:1-4 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It is widely held by most scholars that the Apostle John wrote the book of 1st John while pastoring the church at Ephesus, somewhere around 85 to 90 AD, before he wrote Revelation and Second and third John, but after he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Salty Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006

Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Confirm Your Calling And Election

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2007

Many sincere Christians are reluctant to delve to any extent into the doctrine of election.

CONFIRM YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:10-11 NIV) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist