Sermons on living for an audience of one: showing 316-330 of 211,075

Problems With Oneness Theology Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like There Is A Tomorrow

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Aug 10, 2003

George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Most people live like there is no tomorrow. We need to live like there is a tomorrow.

George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. We must accept the fact that there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 25, 2020

Everyone lives by a measure of faith; it is a fact of life. We trust in things and people to live from day to day. We trust in chairs to support us, cars, elevators, telephones for communication, the red light is going to stop the traffic from coming the opposite direction, and so on.

“Faith During Uncertain Times” “Living by Faith” Part 3 Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been talking about Faith During Uncertain Times. I started by talking about Tested Faith and how when it seems as though our prayers are not being answered that how that is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

The "One" Thing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2017

Families can often be shattered by pain and anger and bitterness. There's only one thing that heal those broken homes and fix what has been damaged by the abuse, neglect and selfishness that family members often inflict on each other. What is that?

POEM: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours, if it doesn't, it never was. (Pause) But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn't appear to realize that you've set it free... you either married it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promised One Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of Many, One

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Pentecost (B). Jewish Pentecost celebrated the giving of the law on Sinai, the God choosing Israel as His people. In the Pentecost of the Church we are assured that we too are chosen by God and live in His kingdom.

“Out of Many, One” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of Many, One” Today is Pentecost. And most of us are familiar with the account of the events of that day. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Wholehearted Living Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

If Jesus is our Master, we cannot continue to do our own thing or indulge in a lifestyle of sin. It just doesn’t work! If Jesus is our Master, His values and His leadership will be evident in our lives. Christians can only serve one Master wholeheartedly

Wholehearted Living Intro: Previously, we looked at the first 14 verses of Romans 6 and talked about the fact that we’ve been freed by grace. The former person that I was before Christ found me and transformed me is dead and gone! I’m not the same and never will be by the grace of God! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part Ii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 2 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 2 unity is not generally seen in the western church.

Introduction to Part II What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43, Acts 5:5-12

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021

The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Expected One

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Expected One

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Is Jesus the one they have been waiting for?

A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beat The Clock

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 27, 2015

To convince audience we need to get serious about the second coming of Christ and always be ready.

“Beat the Clock” Text: Matthew 24:36-44 I. Welcome II. Introduction Many of us older folks remember Bud Collyer hosting the television game show “Beat the Clock.” There have been at least four attempts to revive this show – the latest airing in 2002-2003. Contestants ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dream On!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

Are dreams more than just wishful thinking? Can God use our dreams? Here’s some dreamers we should ask!

Dream On! Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (NIV) What good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 20, 2016

Sin, Surrender, New Life, Baptism

ONE CHURCH - One Baptism Romans 6:1-4 (p. 785) July 24, 2016 Introduction: Jack Cottrell taught at Cincinnati Bible College for 40+ years and he shared this quote on faith and baptism: “Both faith and baptism are conditions for salvation, but faith is the means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ