Sermons on frailty: showing 1,231-1,245 of 1,261

Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001

In these last two verses of James 3, we see what’s behind godly wisdom (v. 17a). We see what’s at the center of godly wisdom (v. 17b). And we see what follows godly wisdom (v. 18).

Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 2) James 3:17-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 20, 2001 Introduction: “Ken Walker writes in Christian Reader that in the 1995 college football season 6-foot-2-inch, 280-pound Clay Shiver, who played center for the Florida State ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: *other

Prophetic Insight For Today Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

 How often in life we’re reacting to the same things in different ways… different interpretation  Often true with the role of PROPHETIC INSIGHT TODAY. We can have the same different perspective as those pilgrims & warriors.

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling cloud of dust in the distance moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2014

If we learn from Peter – hear the straight talk of Jesus to Peter and to us we can avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes Peter made. If we yield to the straight talk of Jesus – listen – repent – change course then we too can make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? It’s like when your spouse asks if the new outfit makes her look fat and you say, “Yes, you look like you gained 30 pounds!” It’s like when your wife asks if you love her new haircut and you say, “No you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Terrifying Questions Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 6: 1 – 20

Hebrews 6: 1 – 20 Terrifying Questions 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Didn’t Mean To

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 4: 1 – 35

Leviticus 4: 1 – 35 I didn’t mean to 4 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a person sins unintentionally against any of the commandments of the LORD in anything which ought not to be done, and does any of them, 3 if the anointed priest sins, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When "Over There" Looks Better Than "Over Here"

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2018

Meditations on Christian living as I near the end of days. Looking to what is coming enables me to weather the storms of life and to draw renewed strength from the Risen Son of God.

“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Together

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 6, 2016

If Jesus is Lord over all things in the church, how much freedom do I have to quit because I am offended?

“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Encouragement God Gave Gideon To Attack Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2018

They frankly believe that God is going to deliver the Midianites into the hands of Gideon and his host.

Chapter 24: The Encouragement God Gave Gideon to Attack Judges 7.9-7.15 Scripture 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. 10 But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Isn't Cure For Loneliness Genesis 2:4-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

We need to talk about this issue of loneliness.

Well today we’re going to talk about loneliness. The reason we’re going to talk about that is because we all experience the challenges of loneliness in our lives. We need to have a plan for dealing with that. So part of what that means is we need to know how to handle our own selves when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Escaping The Bonds Of Debt

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Jul 18, 2007

The Bible talks about debt, the Bible says that debt is a source of pain. Would you agree with that? That debt is a source of pain. It’s a pain for me. It’s a pain for you. And fortunately, the Bible has a lot to say about how we can deal with thi

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Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Didn't Learn The First Time Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2011

A study of chapters 19 & 20

Isaiah 19 & 20 You Didn’t Learn the First Time 1 The burden against Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt; The idols of Egypt will totter at His presence, and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst. 2 “ I will set Egyptians against Egyptians; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ancient Wells Of Living Water

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

If we will dig again these ancient wells we will find living water flowing out of these wells. Let us now examine the many wells that we must redig so that we can once again have living water flowing out of our lives.

Ancient Wells of Living Water Text: Genesis 26:12-19 Introduction: In Genesis 26 verse 12 we read where Isaac had sowed in the land and had received a hundredfold blessing from God the same year. Verse 13 explains to us that Isaac became great, he went forward, and he grew until he became very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demonstrating Your Power Source-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

1 of 4. Paul demonstrated/confirmed the Spirit’s power thru his manner of witness to the church at Corinth. How/When is a Christian’s power source confirmed/demonstrated? 5 demonstrations of one’s power source.

DEMONSTRATING YOUR POWER SOURCE—1Corinthians 2:1-5 Attention: The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased that he asked to speak to the chef. The chef proudly appears from the kitchen & introduces himself to the customer. "Your alfredo is superb," the customer said. "I just spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Submission-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2016

3 of 3+1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

MUTUAL SUBMISSION-III—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 —OR— ‘Foundational Family Integrity’ —OR— ‘A Family’s Integrity in Mutual Submission’ Attention: Grace Udder Pressure: A big city lawyer was called in on a case between a farmer & a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist