Sermons on entanglements: showing 451-465 of 2,912

The Jonah Attitude Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

How Jonah’s attitude is reflective of our attitude.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4 Introduction I want to tell you a story I read in an email. There was this man who died and went to heaven. When he got there he was concerned about some of the things he saw. First it was as beautiful as he had imagined, but then, with great surprise, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus; Putting Feet To Our Prayers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2007

Heart and Head Knowledge are insufficient

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistak

Don’t Look Back; Luke 9:62 Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistakes. I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

The Pastoral Epistles Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Ninth in a Series going through the New Testament

I AND II TIMOTHY, TITUS--THE PASTORAL EPISTLES Sermon 9 Introduction: In this lesson we will complete a survey of the Pastoral Epistles. These Epistles differ in style and language from Paul’s other letters. New words are found in these letters which are not used elsewhere in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 10, 2005

Through the lens of a popular reality TV show, this sermon encourages believers to commit to the amazing race of the Christian life.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - THE AMAZING RACE 13 November 2005 How many of you have ever been in a foot race or marathon? Wow! I really admire people who can put out the physical effort needed to run in a race like that. Words like endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of Victory Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

The key to the Christian life is to live in victory and the key to victory is Looking to Jesus. This message instructs the believer how to look to Christ in appropriating the victory.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART THREE “THE WALK OF VICTORY – LOOK TO JESUS!” HEBREWS 12:1-2 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Clean In The Hog Lot Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 23, 2010

We live in a hog lot type of world, the longer you are in it, the less you notice it. What can we do in order to not fall into the trap of the world?

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Isn’t it easy to live for Jesus, to pray, to read His word, to treat others as He wants us to treat them, to live a holy life, WHEN YOU ARE IN CHURCH?  Why does it seem so much easier to live for Jesus when we are at church than when we are in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Fast In Liberty Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015

The other pastor at my church shared this fine primer on the concerns we have about the Hebraic Roots Movement, which is currently growing in church circles around the nation.

STAND FAST IN LIBERTY Pastor Dallas Henry July 5, 2015 Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” There is a term in Christianity, called “legalism”. Legalism, by definition, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets Of A World Class Runner

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012

Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christians War Is God’s Battle

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019

Fighting for victory

There is something dynamic of the power of God and the fight that we are called to fight and the faith we are to have to depend on God for the victory. For many Christians fighting have become passive, fighting has become an option, so in that they no longer inquire of God and they no longer train ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom Jesus Gives

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 2, 2017

4th of july sermon defining Jesus kind of freedom

“The Freedom Jesus Gives!” 2 Peter 2:17-21 David P. Nolte Today we celebrate and appreciate our nation’s freedom. Freedom purchased and maintained by the sacrifice of the nation’s finest. From July 4, 1776 to the present we have enjoyed 241 years of freedom. Freedom sure beats the socks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SERMON FROM A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER

LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION MATTHEW 6:13 OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS GEETING US IN TROUBLE. OUR MIND IS THE INITIAL STARTING PLACE FOR TEMPTATION. I’M REMINDED OF THE STORY ABOUT A MAN AND HIS WIFE WHO WERE OUT SHOPPING, WHEN A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WALKED BY THEM. SHE WAS NOTICED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS BY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tribute To Caesar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2018

The Pharisees were a religious and political party in New Testament times. They were known for insisting that the law of God be observed, as the scribes interpreted it, and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity.

May 14, 2007 -Tuesday- Jerusalem Tribute to Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 (focal passage); Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Present Help From A Future Hope Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message continues thoughts regarding the inheritance factor in our discussion of being kingdom kids. This is the first of 13 messages exploring how an understanding of future hope aids our walk today.

“Present Help from a Future Hope” Pt 1 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD Remember – you’re not home yet. B. FUTURE INHERITANCE Remember – He who has the Son gets it all and the best is yet to come. C. INTERMEDIATE HOME Remember – Absent from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance