Sermons on Dont Despise Your Role:

In Your Dreams

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

This brief overview reminds us that Joseph is a picture of Jesus for us. However, he had to grow into his role. He was foolish; faithful; and finally formidable in his life before God and his family.

1. Working out for the good Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David & Svea Flood went with their 2-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa -- to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, & soon the 4 of them felt led by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 15 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:20-21 – Do Not Despise Prophecies But Test Everything Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

This is an important message looking at the building up of the church and the ministry of teaching and comfort. We look at what prophecy meant in the New Testament days. Whatever gift God gave you MUST be used for His glory.

MESSAGE 15 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:20-21 – DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECIES BUT TEST EVERYTHING {{1Thessalonians 5 v 20-21: “Do not despise prophetic utterances, but examine everything carefully. Hold fast to that which is good.” (NASB) [A]. INTRODUCTION: Verse 20 is another very small verse, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Is God Worth Your Best

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

Let me ask you a question: How much is your God worth? Is He worth your first, your best, or only your castoffs? If you are giving Him only your castoffs, then you do in fact despise Him.

TEXT: Malachi 1:6-9 TITLE: IS GOD WORTH YOUR BEST? The Judeans had gotten to the point of despising the lord. The word “despise” has a different connotation in Hebrew than in English. For the Hebrew it means simply “to consider something or someone worthless.” They are not worth the time to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teach Them To Your Children

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

(Father’s Day sermon) The role & responsibility of fathers in teaching their children about God.

Teach Them To Your Children Deut. 11:18-21; 26-28 The role of the father in today’s family isn’t the same as it was in earlier generations. A survey conducted by Child magazine and reported in the 3/93 issue found more fathers today taking part in child-raising than those of a generation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

A study on roles.

When this old hippie went into the military I had a crash course in discipline and authority. I bucked authority and laughed at discipline from my widowed mother and school officials. I felt there was little they could do and after all it was the sixties. Their tired old mantras and silly rules ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 1:16-18, Micah 5:2, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Invitation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores the vision of Heaven in Revelation, emphasizing its holy city, harmony and joy, and eternal rest, to inspire hope and faith.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. There's something quite profound about this gathering, isn't there? We are not merely a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Topics: Heaven, Don't Miss

Play Your Position Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 25, 2007

Compares our unique role in the body of Christ’s church to playing your assigned postion on a football team. Student Ministry Powerpoint presentation.

[Play Your Position] A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together … If the body was all eye, how could it hear? If all ear, how could it smell? As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relations (Roles For Parents And Children) Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.

Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power And Prophetic Role Of A Godly Mother Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 11, 2025

Let us explore what makes a mother not only precious but prophetic!

Title: The Power and Prophetic Role of a Godly Mother Scripture Texts: - Proverbs 31:28–29– “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...” - 2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Proverbs 31:28-29

Denomination: Charismatic

As Christ Loves The Church (Role Of Husbands) Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents the roles of husbands in a Christian marriage.

Introduction When you preach sporadically, all kinds of factors can lead to your sermon choice. As Tenth’s Executive Minister I typically try to think of a timely subject either related to the time of year or the circumstances of the church. I must confess a personal reason for choosing this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 20, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AS SEEN IN THE LIVES OF 1.JOHN THE BAPTIST 2.MARY 3.ELISABETH 4.ZECHARIAH 5.SIMEON 6.ANNA 7.JESUS

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF CHRIST *************************************************** OUTLINE 1.JOHN THE BAPTIST 2.MARY 3.ELISABETH 4.ZECHARIAH 5.SIMEON 6.ANNA 7.JESUS THE MESSAGE THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Role Of Prayer In A Believer’s Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Prayer is the lifeline of a believer. It is the means by which we communicate with God, receive divine direction, and access spiritual power. Through prayer, believers maintain a vibrant relationship with God and experience His presence in their lives

Title: THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Matthew 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sound Of Silence; The Woman's Role In Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 2, 2012

The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was

The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was the caretaker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Denomination: Foursquare

God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010

How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational