Sermons on edification: showing 856-870 of 1,826

Why Tongues 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

We can learn in this series the importance of speaking in tongues on a daily basis.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Ghost – 3 “Why Tongues – 2” Text: Mark 16:17 Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this 'Mr. Moody'? He's uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Truly Among Us Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A talk on the meaning and true intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Follow-Up

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A discussion on the meaning and intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Invited? Have You Accepted The Invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12)

Contributed by Udo Mueller Junior on Feb 25, 2012

We are chosen to: come to Him; to be linving stones in His Holy Temple; to offer sacrifices of worship. we have become His special people; a holy nation; with a specific purpose, to declare the praises of God. The invitation is given; will you come?

Have you been invited? Have you accepted the invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12) I remember sending out invitations for our wedding, how difficult it was to cut people out. We had a budget, we couldn’t afford to have everyone we loved there, we had to pick a few. How wonderful it is to be invited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Peace, Joy, Hope And Power

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2013

A sermon on Romans 15:13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's Romans Commentary Volume 2, pg. 432-434

HoHum: A wise man once said, “Few are atheists in theory, but many are such in their feelings. They are hopeless because they are godless.” The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel. Haven’t read the book, but how many of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cloud Of Witnesses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2021

Who are the cloud of witnesses? How does they relate to Hebrews 11? Message about our encouragement.

Title: Uncharted: The Cloud of Witnesses Theme: To show that we have examples of faith who lived before us so we must lay aside weights and sin and endure. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

—it Takes Vision.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2022

This word helped many saints within our local body. Dreams stop famine—Dreams give legs to faith, Dreams build buildings, Dreams save souls, Dreams give us reason to get back up again.

—It Takes Vision. Habakkuk 2:2-4NKJV Larry lived and breathed golf. As a teenager he was ranked in the top 16 golfers in the nation. In his senior year he was in car accident, his left arm was amputated just below the elbow. He would be fitted with a prosthetic hand, and with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Preserving The Union

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 23, 2020

Paul urged the Corinthian church to preserve their unity in Christ at all costs. We learn from him to work quickly through conflict, appreciate our differences, and know what unites us.

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Preserving the Union If you ever find a perfect church, join it, and it will no longer be perfect! And if you ever feel bad about the state of your church or the state of the church in America today, just read the Bible book of 1 Corinthians! These folks had lots of problems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Psalm 133:1, Romans 14:19, Romans 12:18, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Leap

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020

A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Bible Authority For Singing

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021

There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Revelation 22:18-19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week 8. Word Centered Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 10, 2023

These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal.

Week 8. Word Centered Worship. Charles Spurgeon's words on worship. Standing On The Promises. Our Daily Bread. 1-21-2023. Isaiah 49:16. -Engraved on His hands. These words came from Week 1. Worship. - Worship is our ultimate Destiny. Worship follows us into the eternal. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Ephesians 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

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Dean Sherman is dean of the College of Christian Ministries for the University of the Nations. He is a respected international Bible teacher, having ministered in 49 states and more than 40 countries. I like what he wrote about Ephesians. He quotes Watchman Nee’s commentary Sit, Walk, Stand 1-3 ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard