Sermons on endowed: showing 601-615 of 1,967

The Baby Jesus: What A Gift!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2002

Christmas Day: Through the gift of the Christ Child, God comes into our reality to restore our sinful humanity, to defeat our enemy and to give us hope for life eternal.

Do you have a favorite gift? I have one that I really, really love. It isn’t a particularly expensive gift. It isn’t a particularly beautiful gift. It isn’t even a particularly useful gift. But, it is a fun gift. I don’t take this gift out very often. In fact, I have this gift in a plastic bag and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For Pride

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 5, 2003

Can you relate to Peter’s overconfidence that led to failure? Let’s find some red flags so we can eliminate some opportunities in our lives to fall.

Tell your neighbor, “My God knows!” Look to you other neighbor and tell them, “My God knows all about my sins.” Tell the person behind you, “My God knows all about my sins, and He has forgiven me and loves me.” If you don’t hear anything else today, hear that! A newly promoted colonel had moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 8, 2004

A sermon examining the freedoms we enjoy as a nation and as Christians

FREE INDEED Today we celebrate the founding of our nation. It was 228 years ago today, that our founding fathers gathered together, and risking all they owned, all they cared about, and even their very lives, signed the document we know today as the Declaration of Independence. In that document, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message From A Ball Of String

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Matthew 10:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel, God's Man

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

None of the sixty-nine books of the Bible has been attacked by so many of the enemies of the Word of God as has the book of Daniel.

None of the sixty-nine books of the Bible has been attacked by so many of the enemies of the Word of God as has the book of Daniel. Crritics claim that Daniel, if such a person ever existed, had nothing to do with the writing of the book. They claim it was written after the time of Antiochus ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Tongue Talkers

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 26, 2004

their are four functions of the tongue to gauge us, to guide us, to gird us, and to guard us this sermon explains all four.

TONGUE TALKERS John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Let us pray! You’re probably wondering what has tongue talkers got to do with the verse he just read. Well hang in there it’s all going to come together. Turn with me to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist

Your Consolation Has Come

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2003

From the words of Simeon when he saw Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus in the Temple. Know that at Christmas (1) our consolation has come; and (2) we have all that we need for life.

Do you look forward to Christmas? Kids love Christmas, because they know many wonderful things happen at Christmas. They will have lots of fun, parties and gifts. We all look forward to Christmas for many different reasons. Some for the bargains you’ll at Christmas sale; others will take it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

En Búsqueda De La Felicidad

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jun 12, 2006

“Estamos en búsqueda de la felicidad, pero lo estamos haciendo de una manera equivocada”

En Búsqueda de la Felicidad Filipenses 4:4 “4Regocijaos en el Señor siempre. Otra vez digo: ¡Regocijaos!” (RVR1960) Los fundadores de esta nación firmaron un documento en la Sala de Independencia llamado “La declaración de Independencia”. Este documento es impresionante por varias razones, pero ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Revelutionaries

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon for the Fourth of July

Pentecost 5: Cycle C; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Liberated For Loyalty Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This morning I want to look at Acts 4:32-5:16 because it is the best possible way to communicate what the Holy Spirit wants to enable our congregation to do - before He can guide us on to all that He intends us to do in the world.

LIBERATED FOR LOYALTY ACTS 4:32-5:16 This morning I want to look at Acts 4:32-5:16 because it is the best possible way to communicate what the Holy Spirit wants to enable our congregation to do - before He can guide us on to all that He intends us to do in the world. In the previous chapter we ...read more

All I Want For Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 19, 2009

God's Unspeakable Gift

Christmas Sunday Service Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The practice of giving and receiving gifts for Christmas has been immortalized in well known songs of our times. Songs like Donald Gardener’s 1944 song All I want for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Church Of God

"O Lord, Please Send Someone Else To Do It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2011

A sermon about trusting and being used by God based on the call of Moses and the Parable of the Talents.

Exodus 3:1-12; 4:1-5, 10-13 Matthew 25:14-30 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com “O Lord, Please Send Someone Else to Do It” I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist