Sermons on greek philosophy and logos: showing 121-135 of 46,238

The First-Born Over All Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2018

The chief religions of Paul’s time included Gnosticism, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity.

5/7/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIA2: THE FIRST-BORN OVER ALL CREATION (Colossians 1:15b-17) • Numbers in brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:15b-17 (NIV) (Text) 15b the firstborn over all creation. 16 For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation

Contributed by Scott Wakefield on May 17, 2010

Part of our "Theosaurus" series - Shows some of the theological underpinnings for and implications of incarnation, showing from John 1 (et al), that the logos has always existed, that Jesus is this logos, that Jesus participated in creation, and that God

Theosaurus: “Incarnation” (John 1:1-4, 9-16) 2010.05.16 (Pt 4 of 5, with others to follow) – Scott Wakefield Good morning! :o) Pass out handouts. Open to John 1 if you haven't already. (Keep thumb there because we'll come back to it in just a minute.) We’ve listed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Phobos: The Word Of Fear

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

Philosophie De La Musique Dans La Tradition "Louange-Adoration" Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Tradition "Louange & Adoration

PHILOSOPHIE DE LA MUSIQUE DANS LA TRADITION « LOUANGE-ADORATION » A. Musique des Grands Réveils dans l'Eglise Pendant le grand réveil du 17ème les auteurs les plus prolifiques du jour, Charles et John Wesley, emploient souvent dans leur hymnologie le concept de l'amour du Seigneur tout en mettant à ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Double Blessing - Original Blessing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to explore the concept of the 'double blessing' found in Genesis 1:26-28.

In Greek mythology, there is a legend about a labyrinth that was inescapable. Those who entered the labyrinth never exited. For within that maze meandered the Minotaur, a fearsome creature that was half man, half bull. Every nine years, the king of Crete demanded that the Athenians send seven boys ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Greek Mythology, Sacrificial Love, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

In The Pierced Heart Of The Crucified Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 20, 2010

The essence of the Christian liturgy goes beyond the synagogue service and has as its essential feature universality of time, place and people.

Feast of St. Cecilia Nov 22 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy On this Celebration of St. Cecilia’s Day, it is most fitting that the Book of Revelations opens up to us the vision of the Lamb on His throne. From heaven comes the voice of God–not thunder and lightning–but a sweet and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Incomparable Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 17, 2016

A sermon to extol the virtues of Jesus Christ.

"The Incomparable Christ" John 1:1-5 John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Many times we see people who say one thing and do another. This makes it difficult for us to trust people. When it comes to God how does what He says stack up to what He does?

The Word of God Text: John 1:1-14 July 8th 2007 Good morning. This week we are doing something very exciting. We are starting a new series. We recently finished a series on the teachings of Jesus through the book of Matthew and after a few weeks of topical sermons we are going to move into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Only Way

Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jan 3, 2014

Christianity vs Philosophy and Religions

To many places, there are many ways, each of which leads to the same point. This is the case in many events that occur in our world. Some ways are shorter than the rest, but all still end up at the same place. This is not the case with the kingdom of God. To eternal life, there is only one way. As ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

How To Live Until You Die Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 20, 2013

Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. How are we to face similar fearful times as followers of Jesus. Paul teaches us the key to this with just a short sentence. "For me to live is Christ."

Intro: Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. Have you ever wondered how some face fearful times with such faith. Paul is giving clear encouragement to us today. Our faith will overcome fearful times when we discover Jesus doesn’t add to our life He is our life. We as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fools

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 28, 2015

In Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers, he reminds them that the philosophy that they brought with them into the church was no longer the philosophy that they were to live by. There was wisdom in the cross.

God’s Fools 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little girl, don’t you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn’t beautiful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Meanings Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2011

The Wisdom of God is another word for the Word of God, which itself has many meanings, primarily the Logos, the Second person of the Trinity

Monday of 32nd Week in Course Verbum Domini God’s word to us today is strong and admonitory. Seek wisdom–which means seek the will of God–and follow after it. Don’t think you can hide from God. The spirit of God is everywhere, and knows everything we think or say. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Christian And Enemies Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist