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Hope For The Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon encourages trust in God's wisdom and guidance, as found in the Bible, to navigate life's challenges and foster spiritual growth.

Beloved friends, as we gather together under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ, let's allow the words of Jeremiah to flood our hearts and minds, to illuminate our path, and to guide us through the challenges of life. It's in these sacred moments, when we open up the pages of God's Word, that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Topics: Hope, Future

The Benefits Of The Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes seeking wisdom from God's Word, not just knowledge, and applying it correctly in our lives to reflect God's love and glory.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to stand before you today, not as a sage on a stage, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow seeker of the divine wisdom that God so generously offers to us. Today, we gather not merely as a congregation, but as a community, as a family, connected by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:9, Proverbs 2:6

Topics: Benefits, Wisdom, God

Tell Grandpa He Is Dead

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 6: 1 – 23

Romans 6: 1 – 23 Someone tell Grandpa he is dead 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sanctification

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

The doctrine of sanctification is one of the most misunderstood teachings recorded in the New Testament. This is due, in large part, to the fact that it deals with consecration and holiness.

SANCTIFICATION SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 4:3 INTRODUCTION The doctrine of sanctification is one of the most misunderstood teachings recorded in the New Testament. This is due, in large part, to the fact that it deals with consecration and holiness. If regeneration has to do with our nature, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Hope

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:2

HEAVENLY HOPE TITUS 1:2 There once was a preacher who was at a dinner and was asked to get up and give a short 10 min talk. Well we all the dangers involved in asking a preacher to get to give a short talk. Anyway, after the 20 min had expired the preacher just kept on talking. After 35 min. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Titus 1:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

"God's Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130 This is an individual lament for sin and an expression of confidence that God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ's Obedient Death And Resurrection Did It All.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.”

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.” This passage seems to be an early Christian hymn, inserted at this point by Paul to reinforce his point made in verses one to five, be of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

: "How To Plant Eternal Seeds Of Charity In The Course Of Our Daily Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.” Jesus is pictured as giving instruction to his disciples as he is journeying toward Jerusalem. The material in this section comes from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Spiritual Autobiography

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 7, 2001

Paul frankly discloses his spiritual balance sheet in terms of What he Renounced and What he Received in converting to Christianity, and looking back 30 years later, What he once Counted and What he still Counts.

PAUL’S SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY Nothing fascinates me more than a good biography. Perhaps, like me, you’re curious to know the motives that are behind the person’s actions and to learn how his character develops. It’s all the more interesting when a great man or woman write their own life story - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Revelation Encounter With Jesus

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 3, 2001

John had a remarkable encounter with Jesus - When: On the Lord’s Day; Where: In Patmos; and How: In the Spirit - and he wants us to share it with him.

A REVELATION ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS John, the apostle of Jesus, tells us in the book of the Revelation of a remarkable encounter with his Lord. He sets the scene: "I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus was on the island of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Advent 3: Joy Is No Secret Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 16, 2004

Third in the series. A continuation of the explanation of the Christmas wreath and it’s symbolism.

Advent 3: Joy is no secret Luke 1:39 – 56 Genesis: 22: 1-19 1 Peter 1:3-12 Tonight, we celebrate the 3rd week in the Advent as we move toward Christmas. We will continue our sermon series tonight looking at the meaning behind the Advent wreath. The first candle represents Hope. The second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man For All Seasons Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 19, 2008

Recognizing the God-given roles for men.

INTRO>In 1966, Robert Bolt’s play was made into a movie of the same name. A Man For All Seasons was a movie about Sir Thomas More. More, a member of the elite Privy Council of the Roman Catholic Church, refused to give his okay to King Henry VIII’s divorce to his wife and subsequent marriage to Ann ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006

Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

“Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Mind Set? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

Often we want to make ourselves better but go about it the wrong way. Paul the Apostle gives us tips in how to put off the old nature and put on Christ’s character.

In chapter 2, Paul focused on the error of elevating the mind above the knowledge of God, and focusing on taming the physical body as a way to righteousness. He chastises the use of external rules and regulations, especially those around following certain ritual days and abstaining from certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel