Sermons on Given:

Revealing The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

The Revelation of Jesus Christ began in the mind of God and has been given to the man of God to know our mission from God.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ began in the mind of God and has been given to the man of God to know our mission from God. The Persecution of John 1:9 We have a common association. We are both brothers and companions. There is a divine bloodline that runs through believers. The word companion ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Mission Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 5, 2008

Though women were often given background roles, the New Testament shows them heavily involve in advancing the mission of the church

Women play key parts in Biblical history. They include good and bad queens, righteous maids, praying mothers, powerful leaders, influential wives, generous givers, protitutes, prophets, deaconesses, gracious hosts, and faithful supporters and friends of Jesus. IN such stories as Esther and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Agape

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009

Loving others unconditionally is humanly impossible but He has given us the tools and power to love others like He does.

AGAPE LOVE AND GODLY RELATIONSHIPS “Christian love has God for its primary object and expresses itself first of all in explicit obedience to His commandments. Self-will, that is self-pleasing, is the negation of love to God. Christian love whether exercised toward the brethren, or to men generally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Time's Ending

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Someone you know desperately needs Jesus, and Jesus has given you a little more time to bring them home.

Harvest Time's Ending Text: There's a stretch of nights in the fall when the moon is absolutely incredible! It's usually in October. That's harvest time for farmers. And when it's full moon time, you can see this huge, brilliant, yellowish moon rising in the eastern sky. It just makes you stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Boldness Of The Name Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The name of Jesus was the secret of the boldness of the apostles. The Lord had promised to be with them and whatever they asked in His name would be given them.

THE BOLDNESS OF THE NAME ACTS 4:9-12 P2. Mini-series...by next time much of excitement is gone... Review...vs. 7...8 Peter filled with boldness The name of Jesus was the secret of the boldness of the apostles. The Lord had promised to be with them and whatever they asked in His name would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-12

Instruments Of His Peace Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010

We have been given an opportunity to change the way we live and use our lives as a way to bless others in need.

Living as children of Light: Instruments of His peace Ephesians 4:28 I. We have been given an opportunity of a lifetime Ephesians 4:23 a. To have a extreme spiritual make over b. We can begin to live a new life i. To be instruments of his peace ii. To use our lives as a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom Of Choice

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 16, 2010

Jesus has given us the truth that sets us free, free to choose righteousness, free to choose eternal life in heaven.

Freedom of Choice 07/05/09 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Good morning and welcome! Yesterday having been the 4th of July, it seems appropriate that we consider in our lesson today some of the things that may have been on our minds during the celebration of the birth of our nation. The words we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Whole Church Equipped To Minister Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

God has given the church certain people whose job it is to equip the members of the church so that the whole church functions properly.

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Whole Church Equipped to Minister This week Marcela my wife had a splitting earache. Last weekend it was so painful that she spent most of it in bed with painkillers unable to sleep from pain. Also unable to hear properly. All sounds were just ringing in her ears. First ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk Justice Series

Contributed by Danny Guglielmucci on Feb 16, 2010

A sermon given for Freedom Sunday, a day where Churches around the world preach about freedom and justice, and praying for victims of slavery.

As Christians we have a responsibility to share the freedom of the Gospel message, but we also need to activate what we believe, by lifting others to a place of strength and liberty. In John 13:34, Jesus gives us a new command -- 'Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Giving Like God Gives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

God has given us Himself in Christ. As Christians, we are called to offer ourselves. We are to be a gift to God and a gift for others.

We are catching into this spirit of giving at Christmas - the world says it’s the season of giving. • And it means of buying too, because without buying there won’t be any giving. • You see that all around you. When I opened my mailbox a few days ago after my trip, it was jam-packed with mails. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Close Without Getting Hurt Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire for intimacy without shame. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

If I were to start this week’s teaching with a movie clip, as I have been known to do, it would actually be a collection of clips. All strung together in a row. Showing the same scenario being played out over and over again as shown to us in movies and TV shows. The sad part is that it is a real ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nevertheless, Not My Will…

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2006

God has given everyone in the family responsibilities to carry out. The family will be strong if we will follow Colossians 3:18-21.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One out of three marriages ends in divorce according to the Barna Research Institute. • This is the Census Bureau’s often-cited "50%" rate, the proportion of marriages taking place right now that will eventually divorce, which has since been revised downward to roughly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched: Joy Complete

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2009

Story sermon for Christmas Eve Communion: God has given us what we have always wanted, but it must be shared.

John had first learned about Nintendo games at the home of his friend David. David was the kid who always had everything first. All the other kids liked to go over there and mess with David’s stuff, so they could go home and whine until they got it too. John thought Nintendo games were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist