Sermons on disturbing: showing 676-690 of 8,005

The Brazen Laver Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2008

Its mystery unfolded, its ministry unending ... the Water & the Word [inspiration, preservation, application]. The Laver gushes forth w/ sanctifying truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

The Brazen Laver Exodus 30:17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BrazenLaver.html The Brazen Altar burned brightly with flaming symbolism – it was the place where sin was judged. Today we look to the laver, and it too is brass, but that’s about the only similarity. • The altar has fire in it, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And The Crowd

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Around The Crib Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007

This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going With The Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Walk In The Plan Of God For Your Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

An examination of the life of Samuel as model for the possibilities that exist for us in this new year. We see this exploration in what is happening in our national election

The Possibilities are limitless: When You Walk In the Plan of God for Your Life 1 Samuel 3:1-21 As we move forward in this year of new beginning once again we are reminded that the possibilities are limitless. On last evening the state of South Carolina went to the voting polls and in what can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistency Of True Faith Joy And Praise

Contributed by George Barton on May 2, 2006

Using Habakkuk 1 and 3 and Psalm 42 as texts, the sermon demonstrates that true faith persists in spite of unnumbered problems and apparently unanswered prayers.

THE PERSISTENCY OF TRUE FAITH, JOY AND PRAISE REVISED 05-02-2006 This morning I want to talk about the persistency and growth of true faith, joy and praise. My sermon has two points: First, true faith, joy and praise persist and grow even when trials and troubles seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Q Is For Quiet Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "quiet".

Introduction 1. Sometimes it can get pretty exciting around our house... between Kay and I... our 4 children... 2 dogs, a cat, and several fish...and a frog... well, it seems like there is always something going on... There are times in my day when I just long for peace and quiet!! As the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Nazarene

We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004

This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter In Light Of Va. Tech

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 20, 2007

Evil and sin exist in the world, even after the resurrection. Our calling is to minister to our Lord’s victory

3rd Sunday of Easter – Va. Tech Shooting, April 22, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, in raising our Lord Jesus from the dead, you defeated the powers of evil, and triumphed over the results of our sin. In all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Loosed And Let Go

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 7, 2006

How should you live when you’ve been raised from the dead? There are some principles we can see from the life of Lazarus.

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Is Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005

There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005

When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Thine Is The Kingdom, The Power And The Glory Series

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Nov 20, 2009

Our church was robbed last week and this message out of Daniel is God’s blessed timing of comfort. As Daniel had fear over the visions of four powerful ruling kingdoms, God was able to comfort Daniel and ourselves with a vision of His Ruling Authority in

Pastor Doug Koehler Faith Lutheran Church Oklahoma City, OK Christ the King Sunday November 22, 2009 For Thine Is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Daniel 7:9-14 In the name of our Savior and King, dear friends, In God’s Word for today, we have part of a vision that God gave Daniel, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The first in a short series on 1st Thessalonians. This introductory sermon gives some background into the purpose of the epistle and talks about the true work of God in the Thessalonian Christians lives.

A True Work of God Text: 1st Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, in case you couldn’t tell, we are going to be going through the book of 1st Thessalonians in our evening services. This is an interesting book. It talks of God’s truth, it teaches on morality, faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible