Sermons on Henry Ward Beecher:

Beloved: Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024

This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship: The Power Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 13, 2010

As believers we need to fight the urge to become insular and ward by only relating to our own kind – other believers. We need to be outward focused – developing a concern for those who are disconnected from the Father

Fellowship 1 John 1:3 Fellowship with other believers Fellowship with (or communion with) God the Father and his Son Jesus Two English words for fellowship 1. from Latin communio (sharing in common). 2. in Greek is κοινωνία, which is often translated as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transfusion

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2003

Funeral sermon for Henry Allen, who had lingered in weakened condition for many months, and who had become distanced from everyone, particularly his family.

What you see is not always what you get. What your eyes tell you is not always the whole truth. Sometimes there is more going on than you can see. Have you ever been tricked by an optical illusion? An optical illusion is something that, when you first see it, you think you know exactly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 24, 2008

Does God speak to people today? If so, how does He speak? (Many thought from Hearing God’s Voice by Richard Henry Blackaby)

Hearing God’s Voice Introduction Thoughts from- Hearing God’s Voice by Blackaby. Does God speak today- if so, how does He speak? What is the significance of God speaking to us? Rom 8:26-27, 33-34 Intercession- type of prayer- prayer is talking w/God. Intercede- to bring before God a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

According To Your Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 29, 2009

Funeral sermon for Mary Henry, aged 101, prayer warrior and Bible student, who, like the Biblical Mary, could accept whatever the Word taught her.

Submission is not subservience. Humility is not the same thing as low self-esteem. In fact, it takes a strong and certain heart to be submissive and not subservient, to be humble and not cowardly. If ever there was a strong and certain heart, that was Mary Henry. She knew how to submit to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Thing

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An abridgment and adaptation based upon "The Greatest Thing in the World" by Henry Drummond, 1851-1897, dealing with the centrality of love in Christian life and ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims that God is love, and, that we as Christians are called to love perfectly (see 1 John 4:15-19). Somehow along the way we have lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2014

The devil gets to us most effectively through the gateway of our minds. On the battlefield of life we must have our heads protected to ward of our enemies deadly blows. The helmet protects our thoughts but it also perfects our thoughts.

Intro: Do you ever think about what you think about? No. Usually we just think. Turn to a friend and tell them the last thing you thought about last night before falling asleep and the first thing you thought about this morning. Sometimes we have very little control over our thoughts; they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Closer To God Through Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 2. Using Henry Blackaby’s "Experiencing God." We come to know God in a deeper way through experience as we step out in faith and follow his will.

What if the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationship with God? Your satisfaction with life, your happiness, the quality of your relationships with other people, the ability to live a “good life,” a righteous or God honoring life, as well as intangible things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Remember Why!

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011

A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing You Can Do To Make God Love You More Or Less

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 25, 2024

Recently I have been hearing quite a few pastors using a quote from Henri Nouwen a Dutch Catholic priest that states, “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more and nothing we can do to make God love us less.” Is that true? Let's see what God's Word has to say about it.

Do you have a Bible? I was once told that in a simple Bible with no maps, no apocrypha and no commentary you would find the Psalms in the center of the Bible. So, I thought maybe it would be Psalm 119 since it has 174 verses and is the longest chapter in the Bible. However, in my Bible it turns out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, John 15:13, John 1:29, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 53:1-6, John 3:16-19, John 16:27, John 14:23, Revelation 3:15-16, Romans 13:10, Luke 15:20, Proverbs 6:16-19, Matthew 11:28, 1 John 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaven - Myth Or Reality? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2023

Heaven is a real place, and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices. Don’t listen to the myth that Heaven will be boring!

Series: Heaven! Sermon: Heaven – Reality or Myth? Subject: What is Heaven Like? Thesis: Heaven is a real place, and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices. Don’t listen to the myth that Heaven will be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-15, Isaiah 43:13, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 28, 2008

This message looks at the Sign Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy - giving an overview of Acts 2:3-8 and 1 Co. 14. Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr - Centre St. Church Calgary AM

What We Believe Series o How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 13 Read 1st Co. 12:4-11; Acts 2:3-8 April 27, 2008 Message o I don’t know about you but I think a $1,000 is quite a bit to pay for a parking spot. That’s what a lady paid for a parking meter in South Africa. She reached into her purse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3-8

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 22, 2004

Evolution Series includes compiled info. from Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Kent Hovind, Dr. Ken Ham, Dr. Rick Ferguson and other Creation Science experts. Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 5 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS Genesis 1:1-2:2 Next in our series, I want to address the three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS I want to introduce you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

If You Want To Move Forward Then Retreat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let's talk more about the 3 disciples of solitude, community, and ministry (Material adapted from Henri Nouwen in Leadership Journal Spring 1995, article entitled, "Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry")

HoHum: Bill Hybels- If we are involved in the marketplace at all, we are trained to believe that time is money. That’s why we talk about managing time, using it efficiently and profitably. Cram more in. Start earlier. Work later. Take work home. Use a laptop on the commuter train. Phone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ