Sermons on Inconvenience: showing 646-660 of 2,510

Motivate, Model, Mentor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of motivating fellow believers, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in their faith journey.

Introduction Greetings, beloved in Christ! Today, we will dive into the scripture to explore three power-packed themes: motivating senior saints, modeling Christ-like behavior, and mentoring others in faith. These themes are drawn from Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, and 2 Timothy 1:3-4. In Acts, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:14, Philippians 2:22, 2 Timothy 1:3-4

Topics: Encourage, Motivate, Mentor

It's Harvest Time! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Recognize the lostness around us, understand our surroundings, and feel the urgency to participate in God's work, as illustrated in John 4:27-42, where a Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe in Jesus.

Good morning, family! You know, it's so easy to get caught up in our own bubbles that we often forget to look at the broader picture. We may forget to see the lostness, to truly know our surroundings, and to feel the urgency of involvement. Today, we're gonna dig into John 4:27-42, and I pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Topics: Evangelism, Involvement

To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Topics: Christian Life

The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Topics: Generosity, Poor

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023

Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Habakkuk was, much like the other prophets, a morally sensitive soul. For some time now, he had been plagued with concern for his city and his country. Every day he saw injustice played out on the faces of the worshipers who came to the Temple

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series: Major Message from the “Minor Prophets” July 23, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro We are continuing our summer focus on hearing what God speaks to us from the section of the Bible referred to as The Minor Prophets. The prophets were those God raised ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To School

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002

Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abc's Of Giving: Attitude - Why I Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

Stewardship isn’t about money... and it isn’t about ministry. Well, then what is stewardship all about?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dying Thief Series

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

The dying thief teaches us how to respond to Christ

ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST: THE DYING THIEF TEXT: LUKE 23:39-43 We can say several things about how Jesus met people. He always approached the human soul the same way. His purpose was to elicit faith in his personhood. As to his methods, Jesus never approach two human souls the same way. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Story

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006

A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Of Examples

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

You certainly don’t have to look very far to find plenty of bad examples, but the child of God is exhorted to follow after the Best Example.

THE BEST OF EXAMPLES I Pet.2:21 INTRO. There are 7 instances in the New Testament of specific examples being left by some for the benefit of others. 1. Sodom and Gomorrah - examples of what will happen to those that live ungodly. [2Pet. 2:6, Jude 7] 2. Children of Israel in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Journey For The Abundance Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 22, 2008

no matter what people want to think, we are on a journey. what we do on that journey affects eternity for us and those that are around us. Jesus desires that we live life abundantly.

JOURNEY FOR THE FULLNESS OF GOD JOHN 10:1-10 INTRO- JESUS IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PAINTS A PICTURE FOR EACH OF US THIS MORNING. HE SHOWS US THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO CHRIST. YOU CANNOT ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Women Of Mission Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 5, 2008

Though women were often given background roles, the New Testament shows them heavily involve in advancing the mission of the church

Women play key parts in Biblical history. They include good and bad queens, righteous maids, praying mothers, powerful leaders, influential wives, generous givers, protitutes, prophets, deaconesses, gracious hosts, and faithful supporters and friends of Jesus. IN such stories as Esther and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's In You Because Of Who Is In You Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a Christian soldier prepared and ready, supposed to be ready for battle—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.

Sunday January 13th, 2008 Series: the Fight Is On part two Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: It’s In You Because of Who Is In You Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible