Sermons on hesitance: showing 241-255 of 7,982

Where Is Your Nineveh? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace God's calling on their lives, resist the temptation to run from it, and understand the repercussions of refusal.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, and to immerse ourselves in the truth of His Word. As we gather today, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Topics: Assignment

Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 8, 2005

If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself.

If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself. You should… 1. REFLECT on God’s word – v.17 Peter was meditating on what God had communicated to him in the vision. God has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Dealing with Problems in Relationships Scripturally

Healthy People Have Problems But ... Matthew 18:15-17 Healthy people have ... friends Friends ... have problems The test of a true friend is ... what he does when the problems come. When ... your friend does something wrong What do you do? Matt 18:15 A true friend ... goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

King Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream And Conversion

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The dream and conversion of king Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel Chapter 4-‘Nebuchadnezzar’s Second Dream and Conversion’ I. The King’s Proclamation (v.1-4) A. Universal in Scope (v.1) B. Ultimate in Praise (v.2,3) II. The King’s Dream (v.4-18) A. The Circumstances of the Dream (v.4,5) B. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Make God Angry

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must avoid the things that anger God.

How to Make God Angry January 10, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must avoid the things that anger God. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:5-6 Introduction: pushing buttons to make someone mad I. Waiver between God and something else a. 1Kings ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage they miss the emotional hurts from abuse or poor choice

Marriage, Intimacy A marriage unified in Christ enjoys true Biblical intimacy. Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changed On The Road To Destruction Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

I want my audience to be amazed at the way God transformed the life of Paul and to look for that in the people around them and themselves

You won’t be hearing about it on AP reports, or the network or cable news – not even on FOX. We just don’t get many reports about what it’s like to be a Christian in the Mid-East, surrounded by people who aren’t. And while we hear about Muslim leaders and their zeal and hatred against the West, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Walk

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jul 22, 2022

How to develop an enduring and meaningful walk with God

For several decades we have heard physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists and even the neighborhood yoga instructor telling us that America is getting too fat. One of the remedies they suggest involves turning off the TV, getting off the sofa and taking a walk. Pretty good advice, but walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Adventist

Ordinary People Used By God

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004

God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

"When The Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 23, 2004

Jesus has made salvation available to all people. Why are not all people saved? When the Doorbell to our heart rings, am I home???

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 26, 2004 “When the Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?” Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have already had someone stop by your house at this Christmas season or will sometime before the end of December? How did you know they were at your door? You might ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Obeying God Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon fourteen in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

As we have spoken about experiencing God at work in our lives, we have identified seven realities associated with knowing and doing God’s will. God speaks 1. God is always at work around us. 2. God pursues a continuing love relationship with us that is real and personal. 3. God invites us to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 20, 2003

Take an inventory of the blessings God bestows upon us each and every day. Be thankful and appreciative of God’s great love for us.

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Dear friends, God has given us the roadmap to receive many blessings. When I think of the word blessing, the first thing that comes to my mind is the many times I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

David & Goliath Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007

David knows the Philistine army is subject to the power of God. In faith he offers to face the giant in battle with God’s armor.

An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “David & Goliath”, I Samuel 17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s,” vs 47 We all have giants to battle, and in God’s strength we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

Growing God's Church Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will never forget you.

I recently read of a young man with a terrible stuttering problem. Determined to seek help, he visited a renowned speech therapist in his city. The therapist had a very unconventional method of treating such a problem as this. He had the young man talk with his mouth filled with marbles. Every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian Church