Sermons on initial excitement: showing 1,306-1,320 of 36,647

Experience God’s Grace In Pain

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

What could happen, if the Sovereign God extends His grace to someone? Or, what would you do, if the Supremely Good God works favorably in your life, even when you are pain?

“The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, ‘Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. I will make your offspring as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering With God In Warfare

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 23, 2017

When we partner with God in warfare, we become a battle axe in His hand that He uses to shatter and scatter meetings and plans of the kingdom of darkness.

Introduction GOD IS SEEKING PEOPLE TO PARTNER WITH HIM God has always been on the lookout for people to partner with Him. The whole of the Bible from Genesis down to Revelation is about God seeking people to partner with Him. It is about God seeking:  Partners to manage His resources ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lessons I Learned From Seeing Our Church Move From The Church House To The Parking Lot Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020

I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey.

Introduction I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey. As I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-4, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017

A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004

In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Your Issue

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 27, 2005

We should all realize that we all have issues

What Is Your Issue Scripture Reference: Mark 5:25-34 (KJV) Mark 5:25-34 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Church Great Again

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 25, 2017

I believe the only way our Nation can rise above its challenges is if the Church becomes great again!

TITLE: MAKE CHURCH GREAT AGAIN SCRIPTURE: I TIMOTY 3:15 Next month, during the month of October we will dedicate the entire month for a “membership drive.” I will preach for the month on the importance as Jesus urged us to “compel them to come.” Oftentimes we think all we must do is sit in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Antichrist Guard Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message12 Continuation from message 11 two of John's warning against the antichrist. The best guard is to abide in Christ.

Anti-antichrist Armor Pt 2 Abide In Him 1 John 2:24-29 Review/Introduction Warnings comprise a good portion of the communication with our children in the beginning years. We warn against threats to our physical well being. We warn against threats to our social well being. John warned his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother's side, a stepfather, four kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When All You See Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 19, 2013

Jesus contrasts the attitudes of the Sinful Woman and the proud Pharisee.

INTRODUCTION A family who moved into a new neighborhood had a late start one morning. As a result their six-year-old missed her school bus. Though it would make him late for work her father agreed to take her to school if she gave him directions. After 20 minutes of going in circles they finally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Fallout Of Easter

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 27, 2014

Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in the presence of the risen Christ.

Title: The Faith Fall-Out of Easter Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in Christ’s presence. Introduction We understand the concept of fallout or aftermath: • After a nuclear explosion radioactive particles fall ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Influence Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

47th message from Ephesians discussing the filling of the Holy Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Part 2 Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 1. Seize every ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Narnia: Good News For Sticky Situations Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 21, 2005

This is the second message (of 3) relating the Christmas story to the story of Narnia. This one looks at the characcter of Edmund, and describes the similarities between Turkish Delight and Sin in our lives.

GOOD NEWS FOR STICKY SITUATIONS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, December 4, 2005 (Note – This is more of an outline than a manuscript – I shared more in the way of content and illustrations than what is printed here. I also want to acknowledge that the inspiration and seed thoughts for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

What Is It? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 20, 2010

Finding and living out the presence of God in our midst.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “WHAT IS IT?” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN A man traveling on business was really excited about his relationship with the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ