Sermons on intent: showing 1,036-1,050 of 26,189

Jesus Likes Kids!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about Jesus’ attitude toward children and the child-like.

Jesus Likes Kids! Matthew 19:13-15 January 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You know, I kinda like kids. In fact, I love kids – at least certain ones. I think kids are a good idea – especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Darkness

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the rising darkness in America.

A Time of Darkness If you have your bible, please open it to Genesis Chapter 6 and when you get there, place a marker, and turn to Matthew Chapter 24. One day a young boy was driving a load of grain to the market. He came around a corner too fast and his trailer load of grain tipped over. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-40, Genesis 6:5-13

Quick, Slow, Slow Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we receive God’s forgiveness?

This morning we consider a topic which reminds us that the Christian religion is not merely helpful. Now, of course Christianity does help us to be better parents, husbands, wives, citizens. Following Christ has many practical benefits, and they are not trivial. But every once and a while, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Plan For The Church

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Notice how God in Trinity is community and how He plans the church to reflect that same community.

The Game Plan for the church In office this afternoon – I heard one of my sons calling out “Come and see somebody’s brains” Next thing I hear is boom! boom! man did they ever come running? And next I hear: E---u gross, arrgh…. Tonight we gonna look at God’s brains – i.e. his game plan for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Characters At The Crib- Were You There? (Christmas)

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

A sermon at Carols by Candlelight. Teaching and evangelistic

Carols by candlelight 16 Dec 2001 pm. Characters at the crib- were you there? Herod The last reading (Mt 2:13-18) grounds this all, doesn’t it? Places it firmly in the realm of - our world. This last year. Troubles still emanating from there & ‘religion’ - reality… not fantasy. This is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Kingdom

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

A look at the Kingdom of God and what and where it is.

Tonight we will continue our series on “What, Where, Why, When?”, while I attempt to answer your questions about God, the Bible, and the church. Let’s go straight to our email question for this evening Email: Hi Pastor Shane, Luke 17:20-21 specifically, can you expound on verse 21b (For indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day 2005

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Description of a Christian father

Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Video Clip—“The Perfects” from SERMON SPICE (This video, filmed in black and white, is an over the top parody of an atypical family named the “Perfects” who are perfect in every way. It is set on a Sunday morning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Spit In His Eyes

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to tranformed lives.

Jesus Spit in His Eyes Mark 8:22-26 Aug. 6, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: And they came* to Bethsaida. And they brought* a blind man to Jesus and implored* Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Paul Sends Out Missionaries

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013

God's word gets published by those who oppose the Gospel and those who proclaim and promote it.

Paul Sends out Missionaries Acts 8:1-3 Introduction Last week we finished the powerful sermon of Stephen, who was martyred for his defense of the Christian faith. A great crowd held their ears and rushed upon him and stoned him. We noted that he followed the example of Jesus in forgiving those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mark 4:35-41 “faith Through The Storms” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse messages through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 4:35-41 “FAITH THROUGH THE STORMS” You don’t have to live very long to realize that trials and hardship and storms are inevitable. In this world troubles are going to come… it’s how we respond to those troubled times that matters! Amen? Illustr. An Ohio oil ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015

We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ