Sermons on honest communication: showing 1,621-1,635 of 65,317

Harvest

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006

Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

“Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming The Word Clearly Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 22, 2005

In order for us to share the gospel we need to be able to communicate the message with clarity.

October 23, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Part 2 Title: Proclaiming the Word Clearly I have a hearing problem. That’s why I wear hearing aids. I have been accused of not listening instead of not hearing. Do you know there is a difference? There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011

God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Kids Are So Important

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

Children are so often neglected in our society. But in Jesus' kingdom they are the keys to the community!

Why Kids Are So Important Series: Kids of the Kingdom May 4, 2014 Kids Message: (Gather kids and ask 1 kid to put an easy puzzle together. Tell him/her that if they put it together under the time limit then they will get a prize. Say, “Go!” but give them only 5 seconds. Say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Distinct Ministries Of God’s Spirit And The Ministries Of God’s Word.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014

The Holy Spirit is to lead us, moment by moment, communicating with our reborn spirit.

The distinct Ministries of God’s Spirit and the Ministries of God’s Word Part 1 - The Holy Spirit of God, God the Holy Spirit: Is the Spirit of Christ: Rom 8:9 ...The Spirit of Christ... Is the Spirit of the Father: Mat 10:20 ...The Spirit of your Father... Is the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cry Out

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 13, 2013

Laments are not just for the past, but we need to learn how to Lament and communicate with God.

At an Optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." 2. In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." 3. On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?" 4. At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Gideon & Ananias In Conversation With God

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 13, 2010

The differences in the way God communicates between old & new testament, and an encouragement to listen

Gideon's Story War with Midianites 6:1-9 About 50 years have passed since the story of Deborah in Judges 5. Under the Judges Israel is a loose confederation of tribes – coming together when required, but mostly independent. In the last half century they have drifted away from God and once ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:10-24

Denomination: Anglican

God's Message To The Hard-Hearted

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

The parable of the lost son demonstrates the impact of hard-heartedness on relationships, families and communities.

Twenty years ago, I visited the city of Calcutta on work. I was looking forward to the visit because it was the city my father grew up in, and being a typical Bengali, he was very proud of his city. But I was also looking forward to the trip because there was a little old lady in Calcutta that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #8 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 19, 2007

To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #8 Sermon Objective: To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Sharing The Passover Meal With Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

How the elements of the Jewish Passover meal communicate powerful symbolism in the Lord's Supper.

INTRODUCTION I spent the last week in Hong Kong with Dale Pond and Greg Smith at a very strategic international church conference. I was able to be one of the speakers and introduce the Healthy Church training. I was the small print on the program because the keynote speakers were Ravi Zacharias ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Help Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2021

God uses unlikely people to accomplish his purposes and bless the community of faith.

INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, have you ever thought about all the people who have helped you to get where you are in both your life and your walk with Jesus today? • We do not get where we are alone; our life is not lived in a vacuum. • I would imagine we can all think about those ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 6:6-12, Ezra 7:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father

prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father ** we pray so that we don't fall into temptation __( Matt 26:41) __when we pray we focus our energy and emotions in Him that has our being ** prayer deposits power inside us....that power is stored ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 13:9

Denomination: Other

How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023

Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Language And Power Of Silence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 21, 2023

Words are often considered as an effective means of communication between two or more people.

Karen Marie Moning, an American author once remarked: “Words can be twisted into any shape. Promises can be made to lull the heart and seduce the soul. In the final analysis, words mean nothing. They are labels we give things in an effort to wrap our puny little brains around their underlying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:26, Psalm 141:3, Exodus 14:14