Sermons on increase and multiply: showing 241-255 of 31,943

What Happened To Praise For The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2022

praise for Jesus needs to increase instead of decreasing. It is up to us.

What Happened to Praise for the LORD? Psalm 148 1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! 2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! 3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! 4 Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to utilize and multiply their God-given talents to honor God and serve others, fulfilling their purpose as missionaries of faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and joy as I stand before you today, ready to share the Word of God with you. We gather here, not as mere individuals, but as a family, united in our love for Christ, and our desire to understand His Word better. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Topics: Capacity

Principles Of Multiplication

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon based on the story of the fishes and the loaves, noting principles about the way Jesus multiplies things in our world.

PRINCIPLES OF MULTIPLICATION School days, school days. Dear old golden rule days Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic. Taught to the tune of the hickory stick We do not use hickory sticks in schools today. But school was not that way when Gus Edwards and Will D. Cobb composed that little tune in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Frog Problem? Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 30, 2018

The frogs multiplied, the frogs covered everything, and the frogs died. Humanity has a "frog problem" as well, and that problem is sin.

Do You Have A Frog Problem? Exodus 8:1-15 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we asked the question, “Who do you rely upon?” - We looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Multiplication

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 8, 2017

Finding hope in Jesus Christ through the compassion of others, along with a God who deals in multiplying our gifts.

Jesus just hears that his cousin John the Baptist is dead and it seems the news hits him pretty hard and He wants to get away and be by himself. So he and his disciples get on a boat to go to a secluded place. Verse 14 tells us “When he went ashore he saw a large crowd and felt compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Strength Of Prayer Through Fasting SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Every believer can enhance their prayer life by incorporating the practice of fasting, thus multiplying their effectiveness in spiritual matters.

In any building project, having the right tools and knowing how to use them is crucial for success. Just as a skilled builder brings a van full of tools to a construction site, believers have been given a powerful tool by God to enhance their prayer life: fasting. Unfortunately, many Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Fasting

Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores the power of gratitude and God's ability to multiply our offerings, using the miracle of feeding the five thousand as an example.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together, isn't it? To be here in this sanctuary, surrounded by familiar faces, warmed by shared smiles. What a blessing it is to be in fellowship with one another. We are here today to take comfort in the Word of God, to find hope and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Giving Thanks

The Once And Future Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

How can we thank God enough?

THE ONCE AND FUTURE SALVATION. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. The Apostle Paul had at last heard a longed-for report of the Thessalonians’ faith, and love, and devotion (1 Thessalonians 3:6). Timothy’s good news (the word is - literally - “evangel” = gospel) was of such moment that it was a source of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 8: For Their Continued Growth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2018

God should be recognized in even the simplest affairs of life―didn’t Paul instruct believers to, “Pray about everything”? It was never God’s intention for man to direct his own steps; and only those journeys where God is the pilot are truly prosperous.

6/19/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 8: For Their Continued Growth (1Th 3:11-3:13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (NIV) 11Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. 12May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Thieves

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 6, 2019

The following sermon is going to examine the testimony of the two thieves on the cross to illustrate first no one or is beyond redemption and second that faith is not to be dependent on circumstances but on belief that God is sovereign and can do the impossible!

The Two Thieves Luke 23:32-43 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 Should not those whom have God’s holy Word and His Spirit living inside of them have such a great faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 17:20, John 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Light Pollution Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Jul 2, 2020

Be careful in not being fooled by artificial light which can try and obscure the natural light. We need to be able to identify that which is natural (God’s Light) and that which is artificial (Satan’s fake stuff). Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:

Light Pollution Luke 4:16-21 Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, (Let me stop right there and point out that even Jesus went to Church regularly, so if the Son of God did not forsaking the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, C--We Can Uproot Problems By Being Seated In The Heavenly Realms.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 8, 2022

Church teaching and holy doctrine illuminate the inherent structure of any act of believing.

Mr. Mulla Nasruddin’s house was on fire, so he ran up to his roof for safety. There he was, precariously perched on the roof, when his friends gathered in the street below holding a stretched out blanket to him and shouting, “Jump, Mullah, jump!” “Oh no, I won’t,” said the Mullah. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Compassionate Eyes And Active Hands

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Proper 13, Year A. The multiplying of the fish and the bread. Jesus calls for compassionate eyes to SEE needs, and active hands to meet the needs.

Compassionate Eyes and Compassionate Hands: Proper 13 Year A Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: Imagine the amount of compassion you can have if you walk a day, just a day, in someone else’s shoes. Imagine the ways you could pray for someone if you experienced their continual struggle for 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

"thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

Thanks be to God who provides an increased harvest. Thankfulness results in generous service to God and others.

“THANKS BE TO GOD…” (Outline) October 2, 2022 – Pentecost 17 – 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10-15 INTRO: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” What an inspirational verse for believers in every age. How does one describe an indescribable gift? Our second reading (1 Timothy 1:15) states: “Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Second Covenant With Mankind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 3, 2023

Today, we’ve been given a promise of eternal life through Jesus, God’s redeemer, but know this: even in the days of Noah humanity was redeemed for God’s glory & for His pleasure. We are offered the opportunity to be a part of it IF we will choose to follow God's calling.

Alpha and Omega, Part 14 God’s Second Covenant with Mankind Genesis 9:1-17 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week (Gen 7 & 8) we saw three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17, Hebrews 9:12, John 3:16-18, Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational