Sermons on fine sounding arguments: showing 406-420 of 69,669

The Commendation Of Tychicus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2018

“Tychicus” is the informant of Paul’s immediate circumstances to the Asian churches; and he is warmly commended with the apostle’s fine character reference.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/25/18 Lesson 28: The Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22) (Ephesians 6:21-22, KJV) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, , a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Contender

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2013

Contending for the faith is not winning arguments. It is much harder. It involves difficult things like prayer and displays of mercy.

1. Swedish Military The Swedish military has cut back from around-the-clock-operations to a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday only. Sound crazy? It's true. Some people want to be Christians on Sunday (or Sunday morning only) and then just like all other people the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Alive And Alert

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let no-one……… (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 4-15. Ill: A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • “What are you most proud of?” he asked. • “Well, “ said the man, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” • “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Brethren

Becoming A Catalyst For Change

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

China And The Throne Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 19, 2013

Treat him like a king on a throne and treat her like fine china, and you'll get out of the love shack.

Our culture wants you to believe something about romance and relationships that simply is not true. And a lot of you believe it. Culture says, love is all about me. The way I feel. The things I want. The desires I have. To prove my point, we’re going to play this little game. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excess Baggage Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

Traditions may sound good, but they often only complecate our faith

Projectionist: Start with LifewithGod-HighDefMP4.mp4 We’re so glad you are joining with us today whether in the auditorium or on line. You couldn’t have picked a better time to join us because we are in the third part of a series entitled Excess Baggage. We all know how unmanageable excess ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Environment

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

God's Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.

Sharing God’s Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 6:3-6; 12 The last time we got together we talked about the transformation that God desires for our lives. Some we can do on our own and we are expected to want that. Some we can only do by the power of the Holy Spirit actively working in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Steadfast In Doctrine

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 20, 2011

FOCAL POINT: SOUND DOCTRINE IS BIBLICAL DOCTRINE

STEADFAST IN DOCTRINE VICTORY-PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES ACTS 2: 42 FOCAL POINT: SOUND DOCTRINE IS BIBLICAL DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: SOME VIEW DOCTRINE AS A BUNCH OF RULES OR A LIST OF WHAT YOU CAN DO AND WHAT YOU CANNOT DO. THEY MAY HAVE FORMED THAT PERCEPTION BY WHAT THEY SEE INSIDE MANY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad News Arrives Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

How do you respond when life is going along "fine" and God brings a difficult opportunity into your life?

When bad news arrives Ezra 9:8-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 Background of Nehemiah: “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it” The HISTORY of the people of Israel was given to us SO THAT we could learn the lessons and avoid repeating their mistakes. “Warnings from Israel’s history” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Ezra 9:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All The Lonely People Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

The Apostle Paul serves as a fine example of how Christians at times can feel overwhelmed by the circumstances they are facing even loneliness.

Cornerstone Church October 15, 2006 “ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE, WHERE DO THEY ALL COME FROM?” 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 16 Introductory Thoughts: Most Christians cannot deny the profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Arguing? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 12, 2017

Each one of us can be that argumentative person; how should we handle them as Christians?

Before reading our passage this morning in Mark 9, let’s note a few facts: First of all, why did Jesus leave heaven and come to earth?? Jesus came to earth to become a human being and die for the sin of people! And did Jesus remain dead? To reveal God’s power over life and death, Jesus rose from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does The Word Homosexual Appear In The Greek Language Manuscripts?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2020

The LGBTQIA+ community has raised the argument that the word ‘homosexual’ never appeared in the Bible until 1946

Before we begin, it is important to note that Jesus is God, and as God, that makes Him the author of both the Old and New Testaments and He does not change (John 1:1-5; Psalm 15:4; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Either “All Scripture is breathed out by God (i.e. Jesus) and profitable for teaching, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 1:3-5, Romans 1:18-32, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49, Genesis 1:23-28, Genesis 2:24, Galatians 3:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational