Sermons on fig tree does not blossom: showing 976-990 of 156,591

Does God Work Part Time?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008

Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How And Why Does God Heal? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 25, 2007

An exploration of how and why God heals based on covenant relationship with his people

I once had a colleague who talked about how she had broken her ankle and asked God for healing and received it, instantaneously and miraculously. Another gentleman was diagnosed with cancer and genuinely believed God would heal him. Several months later I attended his funeral. Healing is another ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007

Jesus turn to the crowd and laid to them exactly of what is the cost of being a disciple. What does it mean to live for Him.

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Luke 14:25-35 August 19, 2007 Sermon Series: Following Christ Scripture Reading: Bro.Emmanuel Nacido Introduction: A. The Ill-fated Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition 1. Many writers describes the ill-fated Franklin’s expedition which ignores the harsh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007

This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God See In You?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jul 24, 2008

This is a soul searching message as we live for God. Since God knows our heart and our thoughts we need to examine ourselves and see just where we stand with our Lord Jesus Christ. Check it out and see what you think.

Our Lord journeyed through Galilee "teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom" (Matt. 4:23). The "Gospel of the kingdom" is the most important subject in the New Testament (cf Matt. 3:2). The Gospel and deeds of Jesus Christ were understood as messianic, especially when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

Does Living The Life Of Faith Matter? Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Living a life of faith really does matter. It matters to our family. I believe how we live has eternal significance! God would not have written down so many instructions for us to live a life of faith if it really didn’t matter!

Introduction: Where have we been so far? April 13, Hebrews 10:19-22 – We found that our ability and the drive to live faithfully was provided by the cross of Jesus. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and his place as our High Priest we have been called to be children of God and therefore are called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Have Your Ear?” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Whoever you listen to has you.

1. The book of Romans is a wonderful gospel of Grace. • It’s God’s letter of freedom & liberty to us. • As we study it together we’ll see the work of God’s Holy Spirit infusing grace & love throughout our lives! • It opens in v1 with Paul a BONDSERVANT… Paul is how we know him after His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Your Eye See

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Dec 15, 2007

The choices we make come from our perspective, to make right choices we must look at things from God’s perspective!

LUKE 11:34-36. This may seem like a confusing scripture but I think it is extremely important. I don’t believe that this is talking about our physical eyes notice it says “eye” not eyes. And in verse 35 it says take heed or watch out that the light that is in you is not darkness. This is talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 27, 2007

This sermon looks at how following Jesus is a life long committment of listening to Jesus and reflecting HIS light.

Imagine being like those fishermen. Sitting at work, in a place that is familiar to you a place you are comfortable with, even if things were occasionally a bit difficult, then all of a sudden some character comes up to you and says "Hey come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does Your Work Say

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

Our work should be a testimony to our faith

What does your work say? House OF Judah October 6, 2007 Ezek 36:16-20 (Read out loud) Ezekiel was a prophet and a priest who was chosen by God to deliver God’s judgment and word to Israel. Ezekiel would deliver judgments to Israel because of the sinful nature Of Jerusalem at this time. Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Merry Heart Does A Body Good...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

A message meant to encourage Christians to have a more positive outlook on life rather than live in the negative all the time.

A Merry Heart Does a Body Good… Various Scriptures July 22, 2007 I’d like to think that I’m overall, a pretty positive guy. I like to joke around, I like to laugh, and I try not to take myself too seriously. But every now and again I have to stop and wonder if I really am that positive of a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Your Resume Say?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

if someone question your faith with will you say, and what proof will have to back it up.

What Does Your Resume Say? Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 17:31 – 37 And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. (32) And David said to Saul, let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

If The Lord Does Not Help You, Who Will

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

We as believers must realize that no one can help us like GOD can.

If the LORD does not help you, who will? Prayer Text: 2 Kings 6: 24-27 And it came to pass after this, that Ben-hadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. [25] And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass’s head was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-27

Denomination: Baptist