Sermons on ideas: showing 286-300 of 59,470

A Faithful Defense

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

Believers Beware Of Backsliding

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020

Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

“Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Good Story

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019

You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-51, Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Caught Up But When? Introduction Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015

Lots of ideas about the rapture. What does Scripture explicitly teach? Introduction to a series of talks on this subject.

INTRODUCTION God’s Garden is overrun with weeds. To get to the fruit can be a time-consuming work, but certainly it is worth the effort. What theoretically could be a wealth of comfort and joy for God’s people has become a morass of complication. But no wonder. Both Jesus and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Act Of Forgiveness.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 23, 2020

“Every one,” C.S. Lewis writes, “says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until there is something to forgive”

Matthew 18:21-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22-Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23-“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You Had To Act

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

Many who encountered Jesus found it impossible to remain neutral about Him. Today everyone has their own idea about Jesus. Some of these ideas are based on what others have said and some of them are their own thoughts. What is your public stand on Jesus?

Opening illustration: A US congressman, John Lewis, was 23 years old when he participated in the historic 1963 civil rights “March on Washington” led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Half a century later, journalist Bill Moyers asked Lewis how he was affected by Dr. King’s ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Ark: A Symbol Of God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The idea for the design and building of the Ark did not originate in the mind of Noah. The Ark was God's idea and preconceived plan of rescue for anyone who would enter to escape the wrath to come. God has everything under control and will bring everything to a conclusion on His terms.

The Bible says that Noah built the Ark, but did not come up with the idea. The Ark was from the mind and heart of God. If God had not spoken to Noah, he would have died in the flood along with his pagan neighbors. Genesis 6:8 says that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the LORD". This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:20, Ephesians 4:30, John 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Comes In The Mourning

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday.

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday. Interrogative: Is there a message for today us in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday? I. Background (vv. 1-5) II. A Word That Gives Hope. (v. 6) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:5-7

Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon outlines the main ideas of Col 1:15-20 emphasising the pre-emminence of Christ over the cosmos.

Col 1:15-20 (Part 1) Intro [Illustration] When I was in the Army me and a few mates were tasked with piqueting a truck laden with ammunition on a Friday night. Well, as you can imagine most young men had other things planned rather than guarding a truck on a Friday night. So we sat around ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Begining Of The End

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 14, 2004

Most people look at prophecy as , For someone else, This year that idea will change forever. Calling the lost to come to Jesus.

The Begining of the End Most people look at prophecy as ,for someone else, but this year that idea will change forever. Isiah 10;5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Groaning Is A Godly Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005

In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Falsies Impacting The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2005

We are living in an age of intellectualism. The Church must be ware of wrong teachings and ideas that do harm to the body of Christ.

Falsies affecting the Church today 1. The idea that every church is a good church. Things we hear people say; 1. As long as I am going to a church that is all that matters. -Not true! not every church preaches the correct Gospel. There is even the church of Satan. -There are so called Churches ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2004

Our Candlelight Service for 2004 as will be presented Christmas Eve. This is submitted to share an idea that might be beneficial to smaller churches.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PRELUDE: “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” WELCOME TO WORSHIPPERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN # 89 “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (verses 1, 2, 3) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist