Sermons on how often is often: showing 271-285 of 190,963

Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006

Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004

Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

• SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

The things we focus upon in life, often become bigger.

Col.3:1-3 With all of the distractions…dating, marriage, work, school, kids, life…its hard to keep your focus on the things that are truly important. We have been talking about the word of God, and the importance of our focus on that lately. The condition of your heart, and applying the word to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keepers Of The Cellar

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005

The undetected and unknown servants of the King often make the greatest impact.

The Keepers of the Cellar 1 Chronicles 27:28 KJV And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: New King James Version -- Joash was over the store of oil New Living Translation -- Joash was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010

Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018

Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Catholic

We Have More Power Than We Think

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

Children of God often sell themselves short on the power of God.

WE HAVE MORE POWER THAN WE THINK Luke 10:19-20 Intro: In verse 1 of this chapter we find Jesus has appointed 70 followers to go out into the harvest. He has given them orders to carry neither a purse nor scrip nor shoes and he has told them to salute no man by the way. In other words Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallelujah!!

Contributed by John F Jackson on Sep 11, 2021

All too often, we as Christians fall into the rut of prayer.

Hallelujah!! Pastor John Jackson Praise Christian Church 9/12/2021 Rev 19:4-5 4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: “Amen, Hallelujah!” 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Keeping The Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2020

In bad times it is often difficult to hold on to our faith in God

Ben Carson, the American politician, author and retired neurosurgeon once stated: “I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.” James 1:6 informs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:21

Forgetfulness

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001

We often forget, but God never forgets about us.

FORGETFUL? “But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought – he forgot all about him” (Genesis 40: 23). Have you ever said to someone you would ring them, and didn’t? Has someone come to your mind and you’ve failed to make contact with them? Has someone done something for you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Perverted Gospel

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

As christians we often consent to being swayed from the truth

North College Ave. Baptist Church Galatians 1:6-10 October 24, 2004 AM DW Clark 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020

This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible