Sermons on enforcement: showing 331-345 of 3,118

Holiness, Who Needs It?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2007

God’s work of making Israel into a holy nation through the ministry of Moses opens our eyes to Jesus’ minitry in our lives.

Let’s try to use our imagination as we join Israel and enter the world of Leviticus. We might just discover ourselves a bit in some of what we see. Are you ready? Picture it with me. Let’s try to look through the eyes of the typical Israelite that we are reading about here. We are a nation of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008

Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Is Still A Holy Day Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2009

Sunday has become nothing more then just another day of the weekend. A chance to caught up on all the things we have not been able to finish during the week. The problem is that we have lost sight of the 4th Commandment that God gave us all.

Sunday is Still a Holy Day! Exodus 20:8-11 Introduction George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new mown hay into the barn; clouds were rolling in from the West and it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Until The Harvest

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010

A man had a field and that man was industrious /and production conscious.//He sowed good seed in his field./When sowing time was ended /he took leave from his fIeld to wait for the harvest.//But one night while men slept, the good field sown in good seed

"Until the Harvest' "Let both grow together until the harvest... " MATTHEW 13:30 A man had a field and that man was industrious /and production conscious.//He sowed good seed in his field./When sowing time was ended /he took leave from his field to wait for the harvest.//But one night while men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do With Life's Burdens

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

Sooner or later every home, every person, every one of us, finds our self with burdens that seem too heavy to bear.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:5,2; Psalm 55:22 ILL. After hearing & reading all the health warnings in the media, someone wrote the following:. Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the week. Air is polluted; water is too. Fish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Galatians 6:5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Look At The Sabbath Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017

A look at the final of the vertical commands (keeping the Sabbath day).

AG: TS: So far in the series: The first commandment tells us we are to worship God and God alone. In other words, we are not to have any divided loyalty in our hearts but we’re to be committed to God; body, soul and spirit. The second commandment deals with how we’re to worship God and our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle-Working God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 17, 2020

The Lord, our miracle working God, who has promised to “put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.” Praise His glorious name.

Miracle-Working God “I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you. Exodus 15:26b. So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.” - Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Way For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION PREPARING WAY FOR JESUS CHRIST A. Mark 1:2-8 (READ) 1. As you are probably aware, President Trump was in Indianapolis on April 26th to speak at the NRA Convention. a. You might have been one of the thousands of motorists caught in the SLOW ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION LORD OF THE SABBATH A. Mark 2:23-24 (READ) 1. Over the years STATES and CITIES have had some very strange LAWS on their BOOKS. a. In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. b. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scriptural Authority

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Acts 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Legalism, Mercy, Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 25, 2006

The Woman caught in adultery faced leaglism but found mercy and Grace in Jesus Christ.

Intro: 1. Each segment of society has its own terminology: a. computer terms (foreign to me) b. medical terms (confusing,hard to understand) c. mechanic terms (could fool me in a minute!) 2. The church is no exception...we use terms like justification, sanctification, glorification, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Life Of A Stiff

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist