Sermons on exhort: showing 196-210 of 10,439

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2003

We tend to put limitations on the kind of God we serve. This sermon is an exhortation to "Let God be God."

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor August 3, 2003 1And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

Paul exhorts Father to take due note of the commandment of God to raise his children in a Christian home.

“The Portrait Of A Godly Father” Ephesians 6:4 1. Fathers are to be the Spiritual ELDERS of the home. (v. 4a) Genesis 18:19 2. Fathers, do not EXASPERATE your children. (v. 4b) provoke(rouse) to wrath or anger, irritate Colossians 3:21 3. Fathers, be the primary EDUCATORS of your children. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Face In The Crowd

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Shows the different types of people who surrounded Jesus. Exhorts us to be disciples, not merely members of the crowd.

“A Face in the Crowd” (Matt. 21:8,9) Introduction: The Power of Numbers. Example: Rock Concert Types of People who followed Jesus: A. Crowd B. Enemies C. Disciples I. The Reaction of the Crowd at the Triumphal Entry. Matthew 21:8, 9, “8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Always Something

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reasons For Marriage Series

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

A message based on Gen 2 giving 5 reasons for marriage and exhorting the couple to have these as the basis for their marriage.

Introduction: In verse 24 the Bible says: ‘for this reason’! Contrary to popular belief, the Word of God is very reasonable and here at the first marriage we have reasons for marriage. Marriage is not something to be entered into lightly or without thought. It is not something that we do because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

On The Edge Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Jan 27, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to exhort the church to not be stagnant and satisifed with its accomplishments but to experience all that God has for it.

Antithesis: Every time God speaks to a church family the intent is to provide reproof, revival and motivation. As we seek to affirm the direction in which God is leading we are reminded that we have a responsibility to claim that which God has promised. I hope that you remember that ministry are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Care And Feeding Of The Body Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

Paul’s exhortation to each of us is simply to give proper care and feeding to the body of Christ.

Care and Feeding of the Body 05/24/09 PM Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Introduction The body of Christ is made up of “brethren,” that is to say, “brothers and sisters.” Because God is a loving Father, all who join his family become fellow heirs with Christ and so are children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 24 A Prayer For Their Sanctification And Preservation (Series: Lessons On 1 Thess.) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2020

Paul includes all his exhortations in a prayer for sanctification and assures believers that a faithful God will answer it.

1/27/19 Tom Lowe Lesson 24: A Prayer For Their Sanctification and Preservation (1Thess. 5:23-24) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV) 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through[4]. May your whole spirit[2], soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Enjoined

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 11, 2014

Humility is very scarce today in the world and in the church, but Christ exhort us that the way of greatness is the way of humility.

HUMILITY ENJOINED STUDY TEXT: Luke 14:7-11 There is scarcity of humility in the world and in the church today, there is equally over- abundance of pride. Everyone loves to be honored, recognized and respected above every other person. But Jesus is teaching us the way of humility as the way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Commission....our Purpose

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on Mar 18, 2004

Expository message applying Paul’s commission towards the lost while exhorting believers to greater evangelistic effort

Intro Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Feet To Your Faith

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Command And A Call !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 8, 2012

To exhort those being persecuted to leave all matters into the hands of the ONE , who has said "Vengeance is mine".

The Command and a Call “Winners do not do different things, they do things differently”…wrote the wise management guru Shiv Khera in his book “You can win”. I want to rephrase this sentence oozing wisdom slightly and put it this way “Christians may not do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010

This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist