Sermons on gray area: showing 196-210 of 41,709

6 Surprises About Hell

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Nov 12, 2000

Where are you going?

6 surprises about Hell Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 In relation to some that have thought that Jesus is telling a parable here is wrong, for Jesus here is telling a true story. I’ve been ask and even told that this was a parable about this certain happening here in Luke. I ask you to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004

Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enslaved To Righteousness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 29, 2020

Slavery gives us liberty! When we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, we realize that this is the greatest freedom we can experience.

THE BASIC DEFINITION OF A SLAVE IS “A PERSON WHO IS THE LEGAL PROPERTY OF ANOTHER AND IS FORCED TO OBEY THEM.” THE PREMISE OF SLAVERY IS WHEN A PERSON OR BUSINESS OWN OTHER HUMAN BEINGS, LABEL THEM AS COMMON PROPERTY AND TO FORCE THEM UNDER THE BURDEN OF UNPAID LABOR. HISTORY OF THE WORLD RECORDS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23, Genesis 15:13, Matthew 6:24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don’t Slip Off The Path

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 14, 2024

We need to see that we are in the last moments of these last day's but our attention needs to be more of what is going on in our heart rather than what is going on around us.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Revelation 22:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013

Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Our Sunday Service Missing Something?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 4, 2002

This message examines what true worship is all about.

Mark 8:22-26; Isaiah 6:1-8 I find it interesting that we call our “church worship gatherings” services. The definition of service is, an act of devotion to God; witness. b. A religious rite. Is that why you came to church this morning, out of devotion to God? Many people go to church with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King David's Last Words Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 23, 2023

All these years later, we see David an old man, hair turned white, beard gone gray, wrinkled and tired, laying in bed, unable to keep warm.

Have you had a loved die? Did you have the chance to have a final conversation with them? And do you remember the last words they spoke to you? Or the last words they gave, period? It's a way of communicating something very important, as your last statement to the Earth. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Final message in the areas of Resting in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 3 Introduction: In this final message on this verse, I talk about resting in the providence of God. We saw in the last messages that we can rest in the promises of God. The promises of God are promised made by God Himself. They are made backed by His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Pray Pray

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 16, 2007

Three areas to be pray about this year.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Pt 1: PRAY FOR JESUS TO BE GLORIFIED Glorified in the greek is the word doxazo meaning to magnify, extol, praise. John 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. John 11:2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenges To Face In 2011

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Five areas that believers will be challenged by in 2011

As we begin another new year, what are you looking forward to? Every sports team, at the beginning of a new season, looks optimistically to the possibility of winning the championship. The media talks to the general manager, who has been trading players for players, buying some, selling some, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Request Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The importance of acquiring and using wisdom

The Greatest Request James 1:5-8 Introduction What is wisdom? It is knowledge with God’s assistance. You can have knowledge without wisdom, you can say great proverbs with out wisdom. Wisdom is what allows you to act on your beliefs and in what manner you act is based on your wisdom from God. When ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaders Needed Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Thing God Gets Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2012

Sermon on surrending our finances to God. How we spend our money, How we Make our Money, and Do we honor God with our tithing?

Two weeks ago we began a sermon series on surrendering. First we talked about the importance of surrendering to God’s Word. Not only reading it, and knowing it, but acting on it. Last week we talked about surrendering our habits. Specifically our bad habits. And this week we are continuing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Few Good Men

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2009

Just a few good men or women of God, standing with Him in the battle can bring a trembling to the land.

A Few Good Men November 15, 2009 – AM By Pastor Jim May In times of crisis what we need are a few good men. We need someone who will stand in the face of the enemy. We need soldiers in the Lord’s Army who will stand up and be counted, and not hide from the enemy in fear with a false hope that, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible