Sermons on footprints in the sand: showing 661-675 of 8,479

Jesus-The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching c

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching challenges your understanding o His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God.

The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God. This is precisely what we discover in Luke 15:1-2, a showdown between RELIGIOUS PERCEPTIONS AND DIVINE PASSION: “Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be More Like Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2003

The following are twenty-one guidelines to becoming more like the Master, Jesus Christ, in all our relationships, activities, and personal concerns

How to Be More Like Jesus (Eph. 1:19) "That you may really come to know practically, through experience for yourselves, the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge that you may be filled through all your being, unto all the fullness of God (may have the richest measure of the divine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 5, 2003

Our walk with Christ is necessary to any and all work for Christ. God’s not called us to find fulfillment in the quantity of our work for Him but in the quality of our walk with Him. What does it mean to walk with Christ?

WALKING WITH CHRIST REVELATION 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In writing to the churches in Asia Minor, Christ censured the church at Sardis for failure to walk with Him. Christ found their works imperfect and their spiritual life for all intent and purpose dead. Our walk with Christ is the necessary ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Needs

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 30, 2004

If we?re going to make New Year?s resolutions, let?s make some that will make an eternal difference in our world, such as more, I. Passion For Lost Souls; II. Proclivity For The Scriptures; and III. Progress In Our Spirituality.

NEW YEAR’S NEEDS Text: Eph.4: 10-13 Intro: I’m not sure why it is, but every year when New Year’s Day rolls around, I find myself experiencing a certain excitement and expectancy. Perhaps it’s just the sense of starting over. Or maybe it’s the thought of a new beginning coupled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 1, 2008

Peter expresses here in this text the necessity of developing Christian character. This sermon addresses the priority we must have as Christians daily to be christ-like.

The Priority 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: “Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?” “No,” said the husband, “I didn’t.” “Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?” she asked. “I’m afraid I didn’t,” said her husband. To this his wife ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Need A Bloodbath

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are marked as priests!

“You Need A Blood Bath” Text: Exodus 29:19-21; Luke 17:11-19(doesn’t matter how far off you are if you call on him he will respond) If I asked you right now how many of you want to be anointed I would think that almost all if not everyone would raise their hands. We all covet the anointing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah: The Man With Perseverance Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part I of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Week 2 (Noah: the Man with Perseverance) Dr. Rik B. Wadge Opening Story: +It was one of the darkest nights, which the little town of Salem had ever experienced. +The darkness beckoned to the enemies of all that is good... to come. +Salem as of late, had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

True Value -- B Version

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 4, 2010

God in God's love became incarnate in Jesus Christ, stepping to our "side of the tracks." God in Jesus Christ walks among as us to seek and to save the lost, and he is never going to give up that search on us, or on anyone else!

When I was in elementary school, sometime before my tenth birthday, my grandparents gave to my sister and I each a diamond necklace. Now, these diamond necklaces were nothing fancy; a simple gold chain with a diamond solitaire setting hanging on it. But they were beautiful, and they were special. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Glimpsing The Kingdom

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 16, 2012

The great significance of Jesus’ transfiguration is that it lifts us beyond our limited capabilities; it pulls back the curtain of our own worldview and gives us a glimpse of the fullness of God’s kingdom.

For the second year, Mary Ellen is playing Upward Basketball, and Ken and I are co-coaching her team. An important part of the Upward program is the weekly devotionals that take place during part of the practice time. This year, the girls have been learning about faith. The verse throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

People That Influence Their World

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Witness, influence, evangelism and service

PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCE THIS WORLD Matt 5:13-16 (page 683) May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I came into my office Monday, went to check out my email and under the headings that scroll by was… "Believe it or not, celebrities are fat and zitty like the rest of us." Well since I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man's Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 13, 2012

God is looking for a man after his own heart.

We just returned from the Turner Family Vacation in Blur Ridge, Ga. Tragically our first day there my daughter slipped and broke both her leg and ankle. The second day was spent in the hospital while she had surgery. The third day was a waiting period for her release complete with a walking boot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Race To The Tomb

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 31, 2010

All of us are running in this world. Some are running to God, some trying to run away from Him. How far will they go? We should be running in a spiritual way. All our focus needs to be on the tomb where Jesus rose to new life and will take us with him to

Opening illustration: I think of Eric Liddell. The movie Chariots of Fire depicts how his sister Jenny tried to persuade Eric to give up his running, and go to China with her to be a missionary. He said, "No, God has made me fast and called me to run." It would have been wrong at that point to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession Do's And Dont's Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2011

THIS IS A VERY SIMPLE MESSAGE FROM HOSEA THAT LOOKS AT WHAT IS APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY IN CONFESSION.

CONFESSION DO’S AND DON’T’S HOSEA 6 AND 7 Hosea 6:1-11 1 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist