Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Initiated:

showing 1,126-1,140 of 16,333
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • "The Gifts Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    What gifts are ours because God gave the gift of His son?

    From the beginning, giving gifts has been a part of the celebration of Christmas. In the first Christmas, the wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child. Today, as we approach yet another Christmas holiday season, no doubt many of us are already thinking in terms of ...read more

  • Why I Really Dislike 'x-Mas'

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,639 views

    I love Christmas, but I can't stand when people sub out Christ's title with an 'X' - here's 5 really quick/easy points that make good sense...

    #1 I wouldn’t like them substituting my name out with an X or any other letter… It is impersonal and disrespectful. Yes, I realize that some think its okay because CHI (X) is the Greek initial for Christ, but it reminds me too much of ‘JC’ — which isn’t very ...read more

  • Only In Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022
     | 1,167 views

    Progress became a secular god, a new form of hope for secular man in the 19th century, a progress that would lead to freedom. It was not to be.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent The call of Jesus in Matthew, which we heard at Mass on Saturday, was to “be perfect, as the heavenly Father.” In Luke’s redaction we heard today, the call is to “be merciful, as the heavenly Father.” If we understand that the root meaning of perfection is ...read more

  • What We Can Learn From The Life Of Jonah

    Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    An outline with chronology and practical points on the life of Jonah. The sermon breaks the chapters down with a master conclusion, with focus on following the will of God for our life.

    What We Can Learn from Jonah Chapter 1 Possible excuses for not going to Nineveh · It was a dangerous journey · He feared the wickedness and the people · He might have lacked finances · Fear of the unknown · Maybe he doubted his prophetic ability · Wondered of it would make a difference · Maybe ...read more

  • Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

    WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

  • When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE

    BIG IDEA: RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Context: Return from Babylonian captivity I. (:1-3) RESTORATION REALIZED “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion” A. A Dream Come ...read more

  • It Is Finished

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    Easter Message

    John 19:28-30 28Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, ¡§I am thirsty.¡¨„T 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ¡§It is ...read more

  • The Compassionate Christ

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,206 views

    A sermon response to the terrible tragic terrorist attack on America which happened Sept. 11, 2001.

    NOTE: I don’t normally preach a message at our mid-week service. We usually have a Bible devotion, followed by a "real" prayer meeting (we break-up into small groups and pray for about 35 - 45 minutes). The extraordinary events which happened this week caused me to change what we normally do. We ...read more

  • Deception

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    Hosea’s own personal tragedy fades into the background as Israel is examined under God’s searchlight. The events of this chapter summarize what Gomer has done and what Israel has done. What happens to Gomer will happen to Israel.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a recent survey it was found that 15 percent of the ladies tinted their hair, 38 percent wore rouge, 98 percent wore eye shadow, 22 percent wore false eyelashes, 93 percent wore nail polish. And 100 percent voted in favor of a resolution condemning any kind of false ...read more

  • The Life Of The Lost

    Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,911 views

    Do we really consider the life of the lost?

    “THE LIFE OF THE LOST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 4:1-30 There are two perspectives of life I believe Christians are prone to ignore or are simply too detached from. The troubling life of the lost and the blessings and spiritual resources that are available to us in our painful (common to the ...read more

  • Look Where He Brought Me From? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,959 views

    Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature

    Jeremiah 18: 1-4 the word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. 4 But the vessel that he was making of clay was ...read more

  • The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

    "THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

  • Do It On God's Appointed Time

    Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 15, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    Often we run our program and expect God to comply with what we are doing, but the easiest way to get things done and right is to work with God's timetable. Christians are to learn patience and reliance on God, anytime we operate on the permissive will of

    The Ultimate Substitute God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham’s precious son, to Him. Abraham did not ask any questions but obeyed because he trusted wholeheartedly in God and believed something was going to happen. God, in response to Abraham's faith and obedience, provided a ...read more

  • Epiphany

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    God’s message of salvation was intended for all people.

    Epiphany January 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s message of salvation was intended for all people. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up ...read more

  • Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015
     | 2,703 views

    Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

    A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more