Sermons on genuine: showing 406-420 of 17,903

The Command To Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018

Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Jesus was killed while Barabbas, the genuinely guilty, was set free. This is a picture of salvation in that Jesus died so we, the guilty, may be set free.

The Irony of Good Friday… I am sure that the irony that reveals itself in the fact that we refer to today as Good Friday does not escape our minds. From the perspective of all who bore eyewitness to the events that transpired during the 24 hours of that first Good Friday, it was anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophet!!

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

False prophets/evangelist /pastors / Bishop/ Reverend outwardly appear as ministers of God in their behavior, calling, and message. They come in a deceptive manner Pretending to be genuine.

Matthew 7:15 says: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Looking at this verse, it shows  these prophets possesses both inward and outward characters. a) Outwardly: they come in sheep’s clothing False prophets/evangelist /pastors ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To God's Call: The Parable Of The Two Sons

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 31, 2023

This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives.

Today, we delve into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically focusing on a parable told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, found in Matthew 21:28-32. This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Anglican

In View Of God's Mercies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores Jesus Christ as our standard, source, and sacrifice of love, urging us to live out genuine, selfless love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together as one body, united in our love for Christ and for each other? We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of Christ's love for us. A love so profound, so all-encompassing, that it transformed us from sinners into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Luke 10:25-37

Topics: Love

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine, heart-centered worship, moving from self-centeredness to Spirit-centeredness, and living a life that reflects God's truth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are gathered here to bask in His word, to be nourished by His truth, and to be guided by His wisdom. We are here to engage in a conversation with our Creator, a conversation that will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Topics: Forget About Yourself, Concentrate On Him

Do Not Be A Cino

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 12, 2018

Being a RINO or DINO will mess up your life, but being a CINO will destroy your eternity.

As I read Catholic and Evangelical leaders trying to "exhort" their congregants to vote against Pro-Abortion candidates, I wonder if they have figured out that many will turn a deaf ear. Just as we have RINOs and DINOS we have RCINOs, BINOs, PINOs, LINOs, etc. To simplify it, CINOs or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Buttons Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2018

Say certain things and you will hit people's "hot button" causing them to quickly react emotionally! Preachers in the Bible had a habit of hitting people's hot buttons. When they did, they were presented with a choice between God's way or man's way.

Hot Buttons Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 21, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 22:17-24 - "And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2008

Covetousness is the spirit of greed and may bring about spiritual death apart from genuine repentance and faith in the forgiving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness --Deuteronomy 5:21; Philippians 4:11; Luke 12:13-21 Since 1991 Dr. Haddon W. Robinson has held the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching Chair at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In a poll taken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Something Has To Give Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A book sermon to introduce a series through Philippians - looking at it from the perspective of our stewardship. Genuine joy involves a personal decision to have godly priorities.

It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross was using helicopters to fly in supplies to residents. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66

Persevering Faith For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 17, 2009

Philippians 4:1-9. What does genuine, lasting faith look like? Find out as Paul encourages his readers to "stand firm".

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PERSEVERING FAITH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult things for the Christian community to deal with is the falling away, so to speak, of people who were thought to be believers. We have all heard of, and many of you personally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Really Is Life

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2019

Genuine and joyful life cannot be found in the pursuit of wealth and possessions. It can only be found within the true source of life: God and the kingdom of eternal light.

September 29, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Lk. 16:19-31; I Tim. 6:6-19 The Life that Really Is Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You can’t take it with you. There was a rich Texas oil man, and he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Clash Of Clans Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. Living with these attitudes allows us to be blessed (seeing God in the circumstances).

The Beatitude Sermon Series “Clash of Clans” Matt. 5.10-12 8/16/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. 1 Matthew 5:3-9 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving With The Right Motive

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2014

Gold wants love and genuine caring concern in all our giving. He could care less about giving by rote, without a heart of worship.

This is a homily shared at The Feast, an inner-city gathering with the Yonge Street Mission that invites everyone from the community in to Feast on good food, the Word of God and fellowship. God is not the same as us. He thinks very differently. Nowhere is this more obvious than in almost all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational