Sermons on favorite things: showing 61-75 of 186,640

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Favorite Power Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

How we can have higher and deeper experience with Jesus?

There are seven feasts listed in Leviticus that were given to the people of Israel. They really determined their calendar, their timeframe. They would be looking forward to the next feast. Each one of these feasts are important. In fact, if you look at all of the feasts, you'll see that as they ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Favorite Sins: Procrastination

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2013

A sermon on the danger of delay in spiritual matters (Seed Thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 5; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/waiting.htm)

HoHum: Much debate about guns. Most never pull the trigger. Many people have this philosophy, “Ready, aim, aim, aim.” They aim to do this or they aim to do that, but never do. WBTU: Last week we talked about the #1 sin among Americans according to a George Barna survey in 2011. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nazareth’s Favorite Son

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2009

A sermon for Christmas

“And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” I will state the obvious and say that people by nature need to know what radio personality, Paul Harvey, used to label ‘the rest of the story’. He would cite some commonly known event of history, then relate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Orthodox

How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite Word Is "Yes!" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010

We should be careful not to make promises we can’t keep. We put our mouth in motion before our mind is in gear. Sometimes our mouths write checks our body can’t cash! As much as we like to keep our promises sometimes we fail. But all of God’s promises are

INTRODUCTION We’re on a journey through 2 Corinthians I’m calling “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today I want to speak on this topic: GOD’S FAVORITE WORD IS “YES!” One of the most beautiful words in the human language is the word “yes.” Whenever a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 1) A Favorite Psalm Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Psalm 23 is one of the most common and well-know Psalms

PSALM 23 Scripture: Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 40:2, Psalm 97:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gray Is My Favorite Color Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why older folk are so important to a healthy family and a healthy church

Gray Is My Favorite Color Leviticus 19:32 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today I want to take the occasion of this Memorial Day weekend (or Decoration Day, as they called it when I was a kid) and the middle of our Season of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Show Favoritism Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2012

1- God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith 2- God has given the royal law to be observed 3- God has determined mercy to be triumphant

INTRO.- ILL.- Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure Points - Playing Favorites

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Sermon preached to coincide with Adult Study on James called Pressure Points.

Pressure Points - Favoritism/Partiality Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 I’ve been preaching once a month on the subjects that are coming from the Adult SS Class’s study of James. Last week we talked about temptation - that was at the end of their section. This month, I thought we could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Favorite Son, Hated Brother Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

introductory sermon to a series on the life of Joseph. Most of the sermon content was inspired from Chuck Swindolls "Joseph" book.

Jokingly they said; “I don’t get mad pastor, I just get even.” Sadly enough that little phrase that we used to laugh at has become more of a reality than we want to accept. How else can we explain so many lawsuits, road rage or the explosive reaction by those who feel they have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Don’t Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 27, 2010

considers what playing favorites means and how the church can fall into this today and what it means when we do.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 slide How many of you watched the Blackhawks win the Stanley cup? It was pretty amazing and those from Chicago were excited. Those from Philadelphia were not so excited to see the Blackhawks win. That is because the Blackhawks were not their favorite team. No ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Culture's Favorite Biblical Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007

The most popular and misunderstood and misused verse and principle in all of scripture is what Jesus has to say about "judging"

• Today, we live in a culture which is given to universalism. • The thinking goes something like this: “if’ there is a God, He is a good God who lives in a good place which is designed for good people. Since we all are pretty good and God is good, logically – one day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A call to look upon others with the eyes of Christ.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 I. Favortism A. Showing respect or honor based on social status or position B. Warned against repeatedly in scripture II. We are quick to judge by outward appearances A. Clothes B. Jewelry C. Cars D. House III. We give favor based on these ideas of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational