Sermons on Embrace:

Accusation Or Conviction Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

TO DEAL WITH THE NASTY THREE LETTER WORD IN OUR LIVES WE MUST DECIDE IF WE WILL EMBRACE ACCUSATION OR CONVICTION

Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word Accusation or Conviction INTRODUCTION Construction worker Patrick Lawler thought he had a toothache. For almost a week, he tried painkillers and ice packs to reduce the swelling. When nothing he did brought relief, he finally went to the dental office where his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Bold Message Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2016

This is the final lesson of the series. It is a reminder for us to embrace our discipleship and boldly share the good news of our King.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Smoked! Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 19, 2014

Showing a need for the Word of God in our lives. We need to receive the Word, embrace the Word and Get movin!

(illustration by Wes Humble @ WesHumble.com) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. He was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014

This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bi-Polar Peter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2014

In order to be a true Christian, one must embrace both the Person of Jesus and the Work of Jesus on the cross and in his resurrection.

Bi-Polar Peter (Mark 8:27-33) 1. The term “Bi-Polar” often brings to mind a condition many suffer with, previously known as being “manic-depressive.” 2. But the term Bi-Polar often refers to a set of two extremes. Two sets of bi-polar tastes make up the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

36. From Law To Grace Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018

The Jews, by their stubbornness in rejecting the grace of God extended to them, unwittingly gathered all humanity into God’s embrace.

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 36 – FROM LAW TO GRACE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16, Colossians 2:14, Genesis 22:17-18, Galatians 3:29, Romans 5:15, John 1:17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Foundation For Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012

EVERY FOLLOWER OF CHRIST SHOULD KNOW WHAT A CHURCH NEEDS TO EMBRACE AND DO IN ORDER TO REALLY WORK FOR CHRIST

THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Acts 4:32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Mismatched Shoes Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 30, 2019

Quick! The Father is running down the path to throw a cloak on you to embrace you! Run forward and accept it!

A sermon on the sacrament of confession. ................ This sermon was preached at St Philip the Apostle Tottenham where I was a lenten guest preacher, 31March 2019. ............... One weekday morning I was in church and the doors were open. Someone - a stranger I had never met before - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Anglican

God Wants To Do Something New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forget past failures, and embrace the new opportunities God is creating in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, this dwelling of divine love. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family knit together by the thread of faith, stitched by the hands of our Heavenly Father. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Opportunity

Walking In A New Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Encourages embracing new seasons in life with faith, trusting in God's guidance, and actively participating in His divine plan.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this gathering of hearts, a gathering where we come together in unity and love to seek the wisdom and guidance of our Heavenly Father. We stand on the precipice of a new season, a season that is ripe with potential, pregnant with promise, and teeming with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: New Season, Confidence

Resting Is Hard Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores the concept of spiritual rest in God, its relevance in our lives, and our responsibility to embrace and live in this rest.

Good morning, cherished family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to be still and know that He is God. In the hustle and bustle of life, it's so easy to lose sight of the peace and rest that our Father so generously offers us. We are often caught up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Topics: Rest, Self-Care

Do Not Conform To The Standards Of This World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embrace a transformative journey of faith, guided by God's grace and the renewing power of His word.

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in Christ, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. We are all here, not because we have to be, but because we yearn to be. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Renew, Mind

Getting To Know The Power Of Faith Personally PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

Encourages believers to actively embrace faith as a transformative power, shaping their lives, relationships, and destinies in alignment with God's will.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, ready to delve into the beautiful and profound depths of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our loving Father has brought us together to share in the ...read more

Topics: Power, Faith

The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Acts 5:17-25, Luke 22:31-32

Topics: Carrying Cross, Following Christ

The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023

To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-51, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational