Sermons on inherited churches: showing 151-165 of 148,830

And Jesus Said To Them...

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 12, 2016

The inheritance that Jesus has given to his followers.

Good Morning… You know, Sue and I are getting to the age now that we can honestly say that we are part of the ‘graying of America.’ In other words, we’re getting older. We are what we used to refer to, only a mere 20 years ago…as ‘the old geezers’. And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Methodist

Under His Control Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2020

We must humbly decide to operate under the will of God which means we trust Him, commit ourselves to His ways, are still before Him, and let Him be the judge. This is not weakness, but rather choosing to be under the control of the Creator of the Universe.

BEATITUDES SERIES: UNDER HIS CONTROL MATTHEW 5:5 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… Let’s Play a Game https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AZT1n9e3B6nDWmGJg0pVU7GVxcfLa3S1znhu9wPurlplSrkB3HuGFgo/ I’d like to start out this morning by playing a game. It is a puzzle game. I am going to show you a word puzzle on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birthright

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Our birthright comes with some expectations.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Edom (Genesis 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

Do we want to be like Edom or Israel? Let's examine Genesis 36.

Esau married Canaanite wives (Genesis 26:34-35). His descendants refused the Exodus Israelites safe passage (Numbers 20:21; 21:4). Yet, God commanded Israel to treat them kindly (Deuteronomy 23:7). Israel ruled them for a time (1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:14). Prophets prophesied against them ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship In Pain (Salvation Foundation For Joy)

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

We are going to see several aspects of the go-to weapon to combat discouragement, depression, suffering, and pain – praise, and God worthy of it

A. Opening illustration: Christian funerals are a place that we see worship in pain if they are sorrowing like Paul said to do “with hope.” The I thought about it more, and I think that so many go to corporate worship each week in pain. Some of us live our lives in more pain than others. Pain is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Antonius Fu on May 8, 2023

By God's grace, we receive the faith to believe in Him. And by His protection, when our faith is tested, it produces the purity of life. A life with a new quality, a life into a living hope and an inheritance kept for us in Heaven, this is a new life that is more precious than gold.

Today we are going to meditate on God's word taken from I Peter 1:3-9. with the topic More precious than gold. We always think that gold is something precious in our lives, but there is something much more precious than gold. According to human standards, gold is highly prized as a source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 27, 2021

Having warned the elders of the Ephesian church about false teachers Paul also provides some final words of encouragement not the least of which is our everlasting inheritance.

OLActs20-Great Expectations Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Great Expectations Text: Acts 20:32-38 Date: June 27, 2021 Big Idea: The Bible talks about there being an inheritance for believers but what exactly does that mean? It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Don’t cry because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-38, Ephesians 1:11, Matthew 25:14-30

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church’s Context Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010

When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Be A Church Not Just In A Church

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2017

Church is the PEOPLE, not the building.

Be A CHURCH Not Just In A Church Colossians 1:18 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-19, Ephesians 3:20-21, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Church Is A Pentecostal Church

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 24, 2012

As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost we appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit, without Whose presence in it, this church, every church, would only be a gathering of people.

SERMON – Every church a Pentecostal church Today is Pentecost, which some people call Whitsun or White Sunday, because priests and ministers used to wear white robes to symbolise the Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the form of a dove immediately after he had been baptized by Jordan in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

A Sermon that discusses the nature of the church

The Church. In the world today there are many kinds of people. There are many races, classess, occupations - languages and so on. Among a myriad of distinctions that qualify people in different ways to belonging to one group or another there is a distinction of incredible importance. MT 16:13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed