Sermons on flexibility: showing 286-300 of 1,163

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

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

“The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Expanding Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2006

This is week six of Forty Days of Purpose and deals with Purpose number 5 evangelism.

Drop your buffs. I wasn’t sure at first what I was hearing then I realized that what host Jeff Probst of Survivor was telling the contestants to do was to remove the scarves that identified each of four tribes that made up the competition in this season’s Survivor. After only a week on the island ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003

A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three I Ams

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2011

Paul said, verse 14, “I am debtor …” verse 15, “. . . I am ready . . .” verse 16, “. . . I am not ashamed . . .” Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Three 'I Am's Romans 1:14-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3IAMs.html Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus in a post resurrection appearance. And when Paul, who was then called Saul, saw Jesus he asked him the two greatest questions that anyone can ever ask. Question number one: Who are You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grace On Trial.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Fire Extinguishers

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2013

Which will you extinguish: Hell's fires or Heaven's fires? Fire is important; but it must be the right kind. At a time when God's people were compromising & backslidden, Samson set an example of a man who fanned the flames of the Spirit and extinguished h

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EXTINGUISHING HEAVEN’S FIRE OR HELL’S FIRE? 1 Thess. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FIRE AT CHEMICAL PLANT 1. One dark night a fire started inside a large chemical plant. Because an explosion was likely, an alarm went out to fire departments all around. Many began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017

5 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-V Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly "Execution"—June 18, 2009 U.S. President Barak Obama stopped during an interview with CNBC's John Harwood to swat & kill a fly that was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrificial Perspective Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Selfishness does not care about the interests of others. It focuses on the self only. To give up this focus at all is to sacrifice some time, energy, thought, and possibly even some resources for the needs of others.

One of the major causes of human suffering is the fact that people see life from many different perspectives. While we were in Duluth we went to a park where we stood on a bridge and watched a bus load of junior boys and girls eat their lunch on the rocks below. A lovely stream flowed over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer. One of the quickest ways to check the health of your spiritual life is to answer this question: How’s your prayer life?

Every faith has some form of prayer. Muslims stop whatever they’re doing five times a day to pray as you’ll hear the wailing cries of prayer callers in many Asian cities. Incas and Aztecs went so far as to sacrifice humans in order to attract their gods’ attention. And millions of people who attend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Six Steps For Bringing About Eternal Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21)

HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21) RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of interpretation of tongues is the least gift of all the utterance gifts because it has to depend upon another gift in order for it to operate. It cannot function unless the gift of tongues has been in operation.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

Daily Rules For Living From God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 25, 2007

DAILY RULES FOR LIVING FROM GOD are seven rules to follow each day for living in the blessing and Will of God. If we follow these simple rules we will see great joy and victory in our lives. We will be a blessing to our God, Family, Church and even to our

DAILY RULES FOR LIVING FROM GOD! I. Wake Up Decide to have a good day. Psa 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Romans 13:11, Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep. 1.Some people have such bad nerves that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008

Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Courage Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible