Sermons on interpretation of tongues: showing 2,236-2,250 of 36,669

Intro To Revelation Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The first of a two part sermon on Revelation. (I come from a futurist approach.)

Title- Intro to Revelation Text- Revelation 1-11 Disclaimer I. Background Info- 1 a. Author- John b. Date- 90’s AD c. Purpose- Prophecy/future events/”the time is near” d. Imagery 101 II. The Seven Churches- 2-3 a. Ephesus- lost their first love b. Smyrna- faced persecution c. Pergamum- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Righteousness In An Imperfect Church (1 Peter 3:8-22) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8-22

Suffering for Righteousness in an Imperfect Church Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder & Anger Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 10, 2016

Anger is something that can ruin your life. It is the root of murder and should therefore be treated at the root. You should not act on unrighteous anger, but should live in righteousness. Jesus shows us how He filfills the Law of murder.

INTRODUCTION “I hate you” “You are an idiot” “You are so stupid” “I wish I never married you” “I wish I never had you” “I wish I had other parents” Have you ever said these words or similar words to anyone? We all, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sex In Marriage Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

The blessing of marital sex.

Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts Of The Apostles 37 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

The apostle Paul, wherever he went, preached the same gospel.

Illus: He was not like some of these politicians, they go to one part of the country and give one speech, then they go to another part of the country and say just the opposite. This “old time” religion that the Bible speaks about is good for everyone. It is good for the youth, the baby boomers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 4, 2003

A sermon on the miracle of the coin in the fish’s mouth (Outline adapted from Maclaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture and portions taken from "Peter’s Biggest Fish Story" by Ted Sutherland)

Sermon for 8/3/2003 Matthew 17:24-27 Introduction: False gospels that are not in the New Testament for good reason. One tells of lions and panthers that worshipped baby Jesus and showed Mary and Joseph the way to Egypt and protected them as they came back to Nazareth. The Infancy Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road To Jericho

Contributed by Don Spooner on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus has met each one of us at our point of need.

We all know the story commonly called "The Good Samaritan." It does not take too much imagination to place ourselves in the role of any character in the story. We all can identify with the man in the story, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all rejoice that the Savior met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Small Groups At Runnymede Baptist

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The importance of being in a Small Group for perseverance

Small Groups at RBC September 19, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 De-evangelizing the neighbourhood I was at a conference a few years ago where they told the story of a church thayt looked as though they were really thriving: they had about 500 people attending, and had many outreach ministries reaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

The Eternal Time Out

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2001

Failure to understand and accept Jesus and His teaching results in an eternity of separation from Him and His comfort.

THE ETERNAL TIME OUT LUKE 16: 14-15, 19-31 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A note from Jesus: You say you will never forget,... TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the afterlife. The only problem with our text is that it is predominantly bad news. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Inspiring Mother's Day

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 9, 2008

These are the hopes that Pentecost and Mother’s Day have in common: Someday we understand each other and from time to time we already do.

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 1 through 13: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007

It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Moving To A New House

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 24, 2009

We need that old time covering, and we need that old time Pentecostal power back in our lives. The church world needs to get back to the basics of our faith, get back on our knees and start talking to the Lord. We need a childlike faith.

Moving To A New House 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What A Contrast

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 5, 2009

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 18] September 6, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in the person of Jesus the Christ, you came among us to reveal your redeeming grace, and that in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran