Sermons on donors: showing 106-120 of 601

A Neglected Principle

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014

A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

“I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Caring With A Difference

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007

A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2009

This sermon urges us to consider whether or not we have truly accepted the Gift of Christ into our lives.

Don’t you love the day after Christmas? Fighting the crowds at the mall just to return an unwanted gift or two. And if you’ve ever waited in one of those endless lines where the customers are impatient and the clerks are too few and too new, you were quick to realize just how the day after ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Yhwh

Contributed by David Napier on Feb 18, 2008

God tells Moses His Name! Yahweh the gread "I Am" Jesus in the new testament uses this same terminology "Iam Light, Iam Gate, I am Way, Iam...

YHWH Exodus 3:9-15 Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The River Of Life In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2019

An insightful look at the wonders of the blood running through our veins which will help to bring greater insight - and understanding - of why Jesus had to shed His blood to forgive sin.

When my wife’s kidneys failed, she had to go on dialysis in order to live. Dialysis cleanses the blood of impurities. If the blood isn’t cleansed daily, a person would quickly die. There have been times when my wife had to get a blood transfusion because her blood platelets or hemoglobin were too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8, Leviticus 17:11, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 51:5, Exodus 34:7, Romans 3:22-23, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Still Small Voice

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

Disillusioned Christians need to acknowledge God's latent remnant people.

Theme: Let's acknowledge God's latent remnant. Opening: Have you ever felt all alone when standing for the truth? Elijah sure felt that way when Queen Jezebel issued a sentence on his head for showing her up at Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18-19). He hightailed from Jezreel, up in the Northen Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of Things Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Mar 2, 2004

An overview of the entire book of Matthew showing a general outline Nature of Scripture - fulfilled in Jesus, Nature of Kingdom - Relational not religious, Nature of the Messiah - Suffering Servant.

Hope Community Church March 7, 2004 The Nature of Things Part 1 of Walking with Jesus through the gospels The first four sermons lay the foundation by examining each of the four gospels, authorship, and various foci. These will help us to understand the individual pericopes better. Don Calhoun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Different Attitudes Of People From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by S. A. Devasahayam on Dec 6, 2005

This sermon looks the Good Samaritan parable in a different perspective. It describes the three different attitudes of the people who were in the parable. Some people live a life living, 1) Yours is Mine 2) Mine is Mine 3) Mine is yours.

Three different attitudes from the Parable of The Good Samaritan Introduction Not only our truthful speech, our attitude also matters for a sound Christian life. As we know, people have different attitudes. Some want to receive from others, others want to live for themselves, while some live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cana And Boundaries

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018

Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Educating Our Children To Live In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016

It is necessary for us to teach our children to run the race, and to run to win

Septuagesima Sunday 2016 Year of Mercy Run to win. We stand here together some seventy days before Easter to let St. Paul and St. Matthew and yes the Blessed Trinity all tell us the unvarnished truth: we are all works in progress, sinners becoming saints. We cannot stop running, or run with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Moving With God."

Sunday Morning March 8, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#10] TOMORROW? Exodus 8:1-15 Introduction: This morning, I would like each of you to take your bulletins and turn it to the back. In the next 60 seconds I want everyone to write down 5 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Volunteers Are Awesome: They Change The World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less.

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less. I’ve often wondered at what I could do in the world with 10 good men. Or 10 good women. Imagine what a church can do with 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022

The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Psalm 146:7-10, Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Judgment On Deceptive Owners, Agents, And Builders. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 7, 2024

Today, we address a critical issue is deception in real estate.

Today, we address a critical issue is deception in real estate. Evil owners, agents, and builders who hide secrets and mislead buyers or tenants will face God's judgment. God Abhors Deception "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him." (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Leviticus 19:11, Psalm 101:7