Sermons on elude: showing 166-180 of 670

Satisfaction: Manna Forever

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 11, 2006

Are we not trying to address the most urgent problems in our life today, and then the next one, and the next one and the next one, forever, so we don’t have time for what is really important - Jesus.

Back East, there was this diner which had the fine reputation of always pleasing the customer – the owner drilled this philosophy into his employees, he would remind them at the start of each shift, “If you do not work at pleasing the customer, you will find yourself working at finding another ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Christmas

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

No Jesus, No Peace! Know Jesus, Know Peace! Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

This is the final sermon in a series for Adven, Christmas, and Ephphany based on the Names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. As our Messiah, He is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace.

What’s in a Name?: No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace! --Isaiah 9:6-7 They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. You understand their meaning by the way I use them in these sentences. “No, Sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Glimpses Into Hell Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Last sermon in a series focusing on eternity. Hell is very real. This is sobering message on Hell reality. Bill Weise’s book "23 minutes in Hell" was used as a resource for this sermon

Glimpses into Hell Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 30th 2007 Intro: The reality of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines in all of Scripture. Whenever hell is mentioned today, it is generally ridiculed, as if the whole idea of hell were so old-fashioned that only the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Rest In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

In our busy lives, intentional times of rest are sacred and essential for spiritual and emotional health.

From African colonial history comes this interesting tale: In the deep jungles of Africa, a traveler was making a long trip. Native porters had been engaged from a tribe to carry the loads. The first day they marched rapidly and went far. The traveler had high hopes of a speedy journey. But the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To God The Father Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Our commitment and priority must first be to God. Some materials are taken from sermoncentral.com and higherpraise.com

Theme: COMMITTED TO THE FATHER Text: 1 Corinthians 8: 6 Introduction A. In our message last Sunday the closest disciple of Jesus, John the Beloved, told us what it means to be a committed follower of the Lord. It is to be committed to the claims of Jesus about Himself, committed to live as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Deals With A Defiant Child Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines God’s judgment on Solomon.

During the forty years Solomon reigned over the nation of Israel we see Solomon sowing a lot of seeds of self-indulgence in hopes of reaping a harvest to satisfy those longings in his life. To his dismay the harvest only brought with it more emptiness and that which he longed for continued to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:9-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Leftovers

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 2, 2008

DO you have an attitude of scarcity or by faith an attitude of abundance?

When I was a boy growing up my mother use to tell me not to leave any food on my plate. She’d encourage me to think about all those poor starving children in some foreign country who didn’t have anything to eat. I loved my mother who has transitioned from this life but I never could understand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Mystery Of God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 24, 2008

GODS ONGOING PLAN OF SALVATION FOR JEW AND GENTILE LOOKING INTO ITS MYSTERY, GOD’S MERCY AND THE IMMEASURABLE DEPTH OF GOD’S SALVATION.

ROMANS 11:25-36. THE MYSTERY OF GODS SALVATION WHO LIKE’S A GOOD MYSTERY? LIKE THE MAGICIAN ON STAGE, WHO MANAGES TO MAKE A PERSON DISAPPEAR BEFORE YOUR EYES. “HOW DID HE DO THAT?” OR THE MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND WHERE PROFESSOR PLUM IS REVEALED AS THE MURDERER. MAYBE YOU ENJOY A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Benediction Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004

As we examine this prayer of benediction we discover several truths about God.

THE BENEDICTION Heb. 13:20-21 The word “benediction” comes from the two Latin words “bene” = well and “dicere” = speak. It means “to speak well of.” The idea is to speak a blessing. Many churches end their worship services with a benediction, or a blessing. The Bible contains several ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross? Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2004 Luke 23:33-43 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 life. Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Direction Of Worth Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2013

This message looks at the value and worth of the gospel and our responsibility to multiply this value and worth through telling others about Christ!

THE DIRECTION OF WORTH Acts 13:42-52 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. 43  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

John And The Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To introduce Jesus as the source of abundant life.

[S] My wife and I were talking on the porch the other morning about some of the trips we’ve taken to our childhood homes and how different they were compared to what we remembered. The house I grew up at in Downers Grove Illinois was a large three story brick home with a large separate two ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reminder In The Rainbow

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 3, 2010

A communion meditation reminding the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God.

The Reminder in the Rainbow Rev. 4:1-11 & Genesis 9:12-17 Sermon Objective: A communion meditation to remind the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God. Genesis 9:12-17 12 And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene