Sermons on half brother of jesus: showing 451-465 of 200,719

"Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017

What does the unchurched world hear when they hear us say "Prayer works" or "Prayer changes things". Is that enough of a clear message to actually mean anything to those who don't know what real prayer actually is?

Please open your Bibles to Revelation 7:9-12 which we will read in a few minutes. This past weekend we saw two groups rioting against each other in Charlottesville, WV. Two groups from polar, political extremes. Each group intent on having their own voices heard, shouting each other down and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13-14, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer For Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 17, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the love of God is with us, for without His love, there is no us.

Prayer For Saving Grace by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 17, 2020) “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 John 4:7-10, Matthew 16:23, Matthew 23:1-38, Matthew 16:1-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007

We are called to encourage one another.

Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Start Over? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 29, 2021

Revival doesn’t happen with wishful thinking, my brothers and sisters, but with purposeful prayer, amen?

I know that I’ve been talking about a lot of discouraging things lately … there’s a lot to be discouraged about. I’ve got my list and you’ve probably got yours. But today, I want to remind us that it is never too late. There is always … hope! You see … as crazy as things are right now … as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:29-33, 2 Chronicles 34:2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Perfect Law Of Freedom - James 1:23-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 17, 2021

The first half of this message is a crash course on how to interpret Scripture. The second half explains how God’s law increases the freedom in your life.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

The Heart Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 8, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I speak to the issues at-hand that behoove me to beg the difference in how we think...

The Heart Of A Woman by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 8, 2019) “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Three Strikes - And Out!

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 19, 2001

There is no room for half-heartedness in God’s Kingdom!

INTRODUCTION A. Meet another great hero of the Old Testament - Elisha 1. This faithful man of God is about to die 2. He has fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith 3. As he lies dying, he thinks of the future of God’s people B. He receives a surprise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21, Hebrews 10:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace That Never Lets Go

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018

We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

For The Good Of The People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 14, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, when we think and when we say for the good of the people ...

FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 12, 2020) “For I am with the ee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.” Acts 18: 10, King James Version (KJV). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:10, Romans 8:1-39, John 21:6, Luke 5:5-11, John 21:22, John 21:9-15, John 21:11, John 21:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024

Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Woman, Here Is Your Son,” "Here Is Your Mother"

Contributed by Melinda Kilty on Apr 10, 2018

Why Jesus chose John to takes cares of his mother Mary and not his brothers and sister. Here we also find out that if we desire greatness for our children for God;s glory God will grant it.

"Woman, here is your son,” “Here is your mother" Text: John 19:26-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is ...read more

Fraternal Correction With Integrity And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 2, 2017

Jesus is saying that we are not to be only concerned with someone’s material well- being but also for their moral and spiritual good. Hebrews 13:17 says to “watch over souls as one who will give an account.”

23A “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."-- This verse from Matthew’s Gospel for today reminds me of a story of a pastor of a small Baptist church in a drought-stricken part of Alabama last summer who implored his people to pray for rain. In ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2021

Joseph was favored by his father, hated by his brothers, but his dreams would lead to his destiny.

No Ordinary Joe: Dreamer Genesis 37:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-202 Why Study Joseph? I’m excited to begin a new sermon series on the life of Joseph entitled, “No Ordinary Joe.” Those of you who grew up in church may think you know the story of Joseph but there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Places

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers?... God doesn’t toy with our lives, but He did send Jesus Christ to trade places with us.

Trading Places; Isaiah 41:10 Do you remember the 1980’s comedy called, “Trading Places”, where the lives of two men are toyed with by the Duke brothers? Randolph and Mortimer arrange for Louis Winthorpe III, the rich commodities broker, to be thrown out of his house and into jail and forsaken by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10