Sermons on Gangs: showing 106-120 of 2,212

And Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

In Jesus the kingdom of God arrived on earth. The world and the lives of people liek Peter, Andrew, James, and John have never been the same. They hav received a new purpose and started to follow a different path.

Mark 1:14-20 “And Heaven Came Down” INTRODUCTION What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world? What do you think--what would prompt you to take off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

B Joyful Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2009

Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?

OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 5 Warning Signs

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 25, 2014

Here is a sermon that encourages us to watch out for the 5 warning signs.

The 5 Warning Signs Matthew 26:31-35 First of all we see that Peter had a desire to serve God with all of his heart. He told Jesus I will serve you even if no one else does. He said even if I have to die with you I will not disown you. That shows me that Peter deep down in his heart wanted to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

"exciting Enough To Be Contagious"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 25, 2019

A sermon about being caught up in something bigger than yourself.

“Exciting Enough to be Contagious” Matthew 4:18-22 Early last week I sat in my office and listened, for several hours, to a woman who lives in her van with her 32-year-old son. She was probably about 50 but looked much older. She had an extremely low view of herself, and had been abused by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

A Heart For What's On God's Heart Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007

If we are to become a missions oriented church we must have a heart for the things that are on God’s heart.

Most of us want to make some sort of difference in the world. How can we do this? Matthew 9.35-38 35a. JESUS WENT THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES - not just his home town "Shouldn’t we reach our own backyard first?" ILL: Brisbane City Church: building a hospital in Uganda, also reaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dying For His Enemies Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus had to die for us, his enemies, because the Father promised it to Abraham.

Good Friday 2013 Holy Week 2013 The psalms of Good Friday are the prayers of Jesus on the cross. If we are to understand better why, in my question of yesterday, we must believe that God did not make a mistake in making man, and, in the question of today, why Jesus had to die such a cruel death, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Better Kids 7 Ways

Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole on the principles for raising Godly kids.

(Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introduction 1. 1 Corinthians 13:11 2. The father draws the lines 3. Principles are taught so children can live Seven Propositions 1. The father always establishes the atmosphere in the home. a. Genesis 2:15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who' Driving Your Car

Contributed by John Myers on Mar 9, 2005

2,000 years ago the apostle Paul was changed in an astonishing conversion on the road to Damascus. The man who killed Christians, now became one. Yet after a life of hatred, killing, and deliberately finding violence on the open road of life, Paul k

Who’s Driving Your Car? Acts 9:19-27; 13:13-15; 13:44,45; Galatians 1:15-18 Have you ever known anyone who needed solitude in their lives. Listen to this story John had married young, divorced young, came from a wealthy family, had moved from Central America to the U.S. when he was five, lived in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:2-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The House That Jesus Is Building

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002

Mission Festival Sermon: Through the power of the Cross and Resurrection, we are invited to be both builders and spiritual stones in the Spiritual Temple being built by God.

I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born, we start building. As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and vocabularies. As young adults, we build our knowledge and our skill. We build relationships with others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Gift Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011

James tells us about the wonderful gift that we have.

James 1:18-Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. In verse 17, James talked about (every good gift and every perfect gift is from above) and now he is going to tell about this greatest gift that is offered. This new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got A Friend

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trashed? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

Your Story Pt. 3 - Trashed? I. Introduction We have been following the escapades of Andy's toys . . . Woody and the gang - Buzz, Rex the dinosaur. Stinky Pete the prospector. Bo Peep. Porky the Piggy Bank and of course Woody a rag doll cowboy, his horse Bullseye and Jessie his cowgirl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

From A Beast To The Best

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 17, 2013

On how Jesus the Saviour can save us from inherent "Beastly" nature and transform us into His Holy Temple....

FROM A BEAST TO THE BEST The whole nation was numbed with shock when the News about the Gang rape in the Capital city of India trickled down in the wee hours of 17th Dec, 2013. Through the length and breadth of our Country what followed was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:2-8

Denomination: *other

Happy Are The Merciful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Describe My Hyphen

Contributed by Aaron Martinez on Oct 12, 2018

Gods plans for our lives are better than ours. A Message to Victory Outreach the Ranch men's and woman's Victory Home. What God has in His mind is the best Hyphen that we would ever live.

Psalms 90;2- So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. INTRO This past weekend was an emotional one. Actually the whole month of March is a pretty hard month for me personally. As most of you know I am from the city of Chicago and Chicago can be a very dangerous place. Each ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalm 90:2, Joshua 3:5, John 17:1-22