Sermons on engagment: showing 856-870 of 17,802

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Further opposition to be faced before the inheritance is gained

Study 13 Chapter 10&11 Introduction I suppose, like me, many of you have turned your hand to a little bit of decorating at some time or another. Maybe you decided it was about time that your living room was freshened up a bit and so you got your tins of paint, your emulsion for the ceiling and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding The New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

An introduction to and overview of the three core beliefs of New Agers

Surveying the Landscape 1. Its Out There See if you can guess who this fairly well know Australia is – this is the intro to her autobiography… I spent most of my teenage years going to mass every Sunday with my parents and attending a catholic girls high school. It was pleasant to think that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006

There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Supernatural Power Of Christ's Birth

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003

Everything about the birth of Jesus was supernatural. There was the miraculous conception. “Mary was conceived of the Holy Spirit.” It was unheard of for a virgin girl to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

The Supernatural Power of Christ’s Birth Matthew 1:18-23 Isaiah 9:6-7 Everything about the birth of Jesus was supernatural. First, there was the miraculous conception. “Mary was conceived of the Holy Spirit.” It was unheard of for a virgin girl to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000

How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Shofar-Call To Arms Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

There is a battle raging today. Know it or not, you are part of it. Which side are you on?

Shofar-Call To Arms(NIV) There is a battle that is going on today whether you know it or not. It used to be in the headlines and many people have died fighting it. The battle is not against another country or power state. We are not talking about the battle in Iraq, but the battle between good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith Like Abraham Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008

When we examine Abraham’s faith, we discover a model which leads us to a relationship with God.

A Faith Like Abraham Romans 4:13-25 * The word Faith carries many different meanings. First, it means “belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something and many times without logical proof.” In fact, true faith will defy logic. Faith also denotes a ‘system of religious belief or the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Lost Parables Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009

Lost People matter to God

Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Iwant To Be Close To God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2008

God can be close to us thanks to some miraculous things that happened!

INTRODUCTION • THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS VIDEO (Sermonvideo.com) • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have watched any of the Christmas movies or specials yet? I love watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, “How The Grinch stole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Marathon Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 11, 2013

How to have a marriage that will last "till death you do part."

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 2 "Making a Marathon Marriage" Genesis 2:15-25 Genesis 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. INTRODUCTION: When we left off our study last week we had focused on the real purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Think The Truth

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 3, 2014

Life change is a work of God. Guard what your mind feeds on. Think God's truth daily.

I want to give you this advice today – watch your mental diet. Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 3, 2014

Christmas is not about us, it is about Emmanuel, God with us. What sorts of preparations are you making this year? Are you preparing like the rest of the world, or are you preparing to welcome Christ?

I hope you all had a wonderful and joy-filled Thanksgiving holiday. I know I certainly enjoyed time with my family. We did all the usual Thanksgiving stuff. We ate too much food, watched some football, played some games, and then ate too many leftovers. And then, the next day, we got up, ate too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist