Sermons on exclusivity: showing 421-435 of 6,410

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

No Gods Before Me Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the First Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application.

INTRODUCTION q The commandments begin with God. That is where life begins and ends. God himself lies at the heart of the commandments. These are God’s commandments and His name and character are stamped through them. q It is only possible to obey the commandments when we are in proper ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7, Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unchanging God In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

Another message in the series that covers the eternal attributes of God.

An Unchanging God in a Fast Changing World Malachi 3:6 I. God’s View of Sin Versus the World’s View of Sin A. God’s View 1. Sin separates man from God 2. Sin must be punished 3. Sin is every man’s nature 4. Sin can be forgiven B. The World’s View 1. Declaring sin is intolerant 2. God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

School Of Rock

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Jul 12, 2004

Without a doubt, Jesus is the only sure foundation you can build your life on and we need help to learn to build our lives His way.

I. We not only need to hear Jesus, but do what He says. a. It is so important to note that this invitation to hear and obey Jesus is open to everyone. It is inclusive and not exclusive. b. There is an essential element of your foundation you need to turn your sand into rock (concrete mix) and that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chapter 5: The Preeminent Sovereign Omnipresent Divine Creator Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

A christian view on Evolution

Chapter 5: The preeminent sovereign omnipresent Divine creator The upstanding scientists and distinguished philosophers will instruct you that nothing whatsoever can be or has been proven with one hundred percent certainty. Some even disregards the very existence of this preeminent sovereign ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Manger

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

One can learn many lessons meditating on the circumstances of Christ’s birth

LESSONS FROM THE MANGER (Luke 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. THE MANGER TEACHES US: 1) THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST --He stepped off the Exhaulted Throne, and into a Lowly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burning Love

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012

Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Marriage Forever?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The answer of Jesus, to the trick question of the Sadducees, does not, in any way, rob heaven of one of the great hopes of Christian lovers through the ages.

One of the greatest romance stories of all history is that of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Elizabeth was a normal active girl up to age 15, but then life ceiling tumbled in for her. She became an invalid, who for the next 20 years was confined to bed in a darkened room. She was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Married, But Not Best Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006

Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms In Conflict Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the eighth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Kingdoms in Conflict” Acts 4:1-22 6.17.07 The book of Acts chronicles the story of the early church in the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Until we get to chapter 4, it’s just one tremendous event after another. Jesus ascends to Heaven before the eyes of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus, Man Of Power And Authority Series

Contributed by Randy Hohf on Feb 6, 2008

A sermon dealing with the authority with which Jesus taught

THE REAL JESUS (I) JESUS: MAN OF AUTHORITY AND POWER INTRODUCTION A. If you were to ask people on the street today who they think Jesus is (or was), what kind of answers would you expect to get? 1. Of course, many would say, he was a good man who taught some good things. Some might go so far to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purity 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2013

The Church is called to be “one” people, so we are to grow in unity. The Church is also called to be a “holy” people, so we are to grow in purity.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 48, Grace at Work 18 April 14, 2013 Purity 1 Ephesians 4:17-5:21 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Can Only One Of Us Be Right Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

In Christianity we have God revealed to us in a way that none other can claim, as a God who gives up his own life to bring all people back to himself.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself. I guess we’re all aware of the Atheists’ conference held in Melbourne in February. You may even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The High Priest Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 29, 2012

Today’s message is in some ways going to sound like last week’s in term’s of what our high priest has done. But I also want to make this very practical in terms of what Peter says in 1 Peter chapter 2 about the body of believers being a royal priesthood.

The first thing I want to do is debunk the traditional idea of priests in the Church. In the Catholic tradition there is a basic holding to the tradition of the Old Testament. Priests in the Old Testament were very exclusive, and could only come from the family of Aaron and the tribe of Levi. There ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22