Sermons on internal imperfections: showing 511-525 of 18,484

Celebrate Life!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2011

All human beings, by virture that they are people, have certain rights and responsibilities. What does God say about the sanctity of human life? (parts of this sermon came from a sermon by Larry Moyner, What does God say about Sanctity of Life?)

Celebrate Life! Introduction Unborn, elderly, disabled, terminally ill- are they a burden to society or do they have intrinsic value? Abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, what do these speak to us about the value of human life? Sept 11, 2001- over 3500 people died- WTC. Did you know- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011

In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

Perfect People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

1st message of 4 part series in Hebrews. There are 18 messages preached in 4 sections. This is 3rd section focusing on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This section was preached during the Easter season.

God Wants a Perfect People My mom tells the story of a little neighbor boy who for Christmas received a cowboy outfit. It had a cowboy hat, vest, chaps and boots. As soon as he opened up his presents he put them on and then ran to the full length mirror in his parents’ bedroom. He stood there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 26, 2008

Forgiveness is a gift we receive and a gift we give to others.

Title: Give Forgiveness Text: Ephesians 4:30-32 Thesis: Forgiveness is a gift we give to others… Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cremation - Is It A Sin?

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 13, 2012

What to do with the physical body, after death, can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic.

CREMATION – IS IT A SIN? TRADITION What to do with a dead human can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic. Dealing with a dead human body is an emotional issue because we are in love with this physical world, and because we have great difficulty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 23, 2009

Jesus does some cleaning out of the temple to clear out the things that restricted worship of God.

Spring Cleaning… John 2:13-19 It seems a little strange to me but, it appears to be something that many people have built into their DNA. Mostly women… When the first flowers start to bud out many households enter into spring cleaning mode. Personally, I and many, if not most, men don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-19

Denomination: Congregational

Kairos – Hearing From God Through Our Desires And People Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

Are you willing to identify the desires of your heart and bring them to a trusted mature spiritual mentor/guide to help you hear the voice of God?

Did you ever play that game where you asked the question, “What would you do if you won $1 million?" What would you do? I asked my dad that question when I was about 10 years old. He looked at me very seriously and said “Martin, if I won a million dollars I would go to work, stand in my chair ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

24.7 Turn It Around Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007

Week seven of 24 focuses on Jesus teaching about Murder, Hatred and Loving our enemies.

Matthew 5:21 Jesus Said “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’” This particular law comes from Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17. And we would think this one is a no brainer, after all one of the basic tenets of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Much Agreement Should We Have? Philippians 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul teaches us about when we must all agree in the church, and what to do about disagreements.

One of the amazing things about modern technology is how all our various devices sync up with each other. You’ve got programs or settings or preferences on your phone, and you can put that down and pick up your tablet two seconds later and there they are, and it’s the same on your computer - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Runaway Bride

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 30, 2005

We are living in a day when too many Christians are becoming "Runaway Brides". The recent case of the Runaway Bride is compared to the Christian who becomes lukewarm in their love and comittment to the Lord.

USA Today Article referred to during this sermon: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-21-runaway-bride-report_x.htm “Runaway Bride” Text: Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019

6 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-VI—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017

1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Other

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

Recall Notice

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 5, 2001

until you admit you’ve got a problem, God won’t help you with that problem!

· A common saying in our culture is, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” meaning basically, “If it’s still tolerably functional, leave it alone.” · Many people live their lives that way as well. Their motto is, “My life is functioning just fine, so I don’t need ‘fixing’ – I don’t have any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor's Heart - Part Three

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

A Pastor’s heart is for God’s people to be strengthened in their walk and in the Word.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- October 26, 2003 -------------------------- 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist