Sermons on frank minrith: showing 46-60 of 2,777

God's Purpose (Father's Day 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

The father and son (Tug McGraw and Tim McGraw—- withheld till the end like Paul Harvey’s style) that I speak of this morning are both famous. Though they were separated for many years, it is more than obvious that God’s “purpose” was at work in bringing them together.

GOD’S PURPOSE Text: Romans 8:28 Our church secretary Paula (at Indian Field UMC) often shares insightful thoughts for the day that come from a daily calendar she has. The one that she shared from May 11, 2018 fits very well with the message for today. It reads… “God’s purpose is greater ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Divine Visitation

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 5, 2002

It is better to be cleansed from the roots of evil than to be lead from the different forms of prisons that they build around us.

On the second Sunday of Advent, Mark 1.1-8 calls our attention to the person of John the Baptist. John is a figure of confrontation. This confrontation is interior in nature. It has to do with our inner self. It is the greatest challenge of cleansing ourselves innerly. Tom was a quite boy. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

God Loves Losers

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005

God Loves us exactly as we are.

Open with Napolean Dynomite Clip Have you ever known someone like Napoleon? He’s a loser in almost every sense of the word. I mean sure there are some folks that aren’t popular that we may call a loser. There are poor people whom we may call losers. There are people who are just geeks that we ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Our Joy: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jun 18, 2002

A very doctrinally based sermon on Paul’s view of Sanctification and Justification.

Introduction: Martin Luther’s thunderstorm promise, constantly going to his bishop to confess his sins, if ever there could have been monk being saved by monkery it would have been Luther Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul’s concern that we will fall back into the sin of self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Son To Light The Darkness

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

God chose a child to bring light in the midst of utter darkness.

“A Son to Light the Darkness” Isaiah 9:1-7 December 14, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: “Unca Frank’s Christmas!” Isaiah 9: 6-7 Key verse(s): 6a: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” Franklin Chaney was by all accounts what you would call a crank. For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:25-33, Matthew 24:37-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Get Real

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002

A sermon about being truthful with God.

Introduction: Rabbit Misunderstanding Read Scripture/Pray Background: David finds himself in the midst of persecution Purpose Statement: Because Dark Days Do Come... I. Admit Where You’re At (vs. 1-2) A. David feels abandoned by God 1. He’s been suffering for a long time, crying out to God 2. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed With Deity?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

How did Satan succeed in turning the Apostles into jelly in the Garden?

Disappointed with Deity Or “What a difference a day makes” Mt. 26:18-41 "Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad." (Mat 26:31) REFLECTION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:18-41

Denomination: Baptist

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become Wise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Jesus went to the temple & called people to make serious, studied judgments, & not simply snap decisions based on surface appearance. He points out if anyone is really earnest he can know whether Jesus’ teaching is of divine origin or not, by commiting t

JOHN 7: 14-18 HOW TO BECOME WISE Have you ever heard of the great con-man Frank Abagnale? His story has been told on the movie screen by Leanardo Caprio and Tom Hanks in the movie “Catch me if you can.” Catch Me if You Can was inspired by the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the youngest ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Disappointment

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus encouraged the disciples who were on the road to Emmaus. Let’s learn from how he encouraged them.

Lk 24:13-35 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles out of Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 1) Walking away a) That same day . . . what happened that day? Lk 24:9-12 So they rushed back to tell his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles By Measure

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Give and it shall be given

Miracles by Measure Would You Like to Super-Size That for Just, .49 ? Luk 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

When He Calls My Name

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Discerning and following the will of God

WHEN HE CALLS MY NAME Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. "What happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan