Sermons on living presently: showing 271-285 of 193,131

How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34

How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34 Illustration:A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness. 5. (Tie) Sexual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013

Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Past Present And Futre Of A Child Of God

Contributed by Alexander John on Feb 14, 2006

a christian have past history present assurance and a future hope

The past, present and future of the children of God 1John 3.1-3 John wrote the gospel, the epistles and Revelation. John Focus on fellowship in 1-2 He focus on sonship in 3-5 The term born of god used several times We see three aspects of salvation in these verses. Justification ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presenting Hands: Taking, Working, Giving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2001

Follow the hands of Jacob, as they are involved in taking (because of his insecurity), in working for that which does not satisfy, but finally, in giving, as a result of their having wrestled with God. An appeal to struggle with God’s will.

Last week I began by giving you an eye test and an ear test. I wanted to help you discover that sometimes we don’t see what there is to see and we don’t hear what there is to hear. But God provides us vision and offers His word to help us with the “too much” in our world. Today I want to examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Our Present Help In Trouble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes Jesus Christ as our Helper, Hope, and Healer, providing solace and strength during life's trials, tribulations, and heartaches.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, where we come together in the warmth of fellowship and the shared love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to seek solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance from the Word of God. We are here to be reminded of the infinite love and boundless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Topics: Jesus, Helper

Wow...presents!! And It's Not Even Christmas! Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

We often give presents to people we love. God is no exception. He gives us gifts. First and foremost is the gift of His grace. He also gives other gifts.

Title: Wow! Presents!! And it’s not even Christmas!! Text: Ephesians 4:7-11 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. People love to get presents!! • Birthdays…Christmas…Valentines… • All great opportunities to get presents!! • Some kids get so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Ultimate Future And Urgent Present Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2010

The kingdom for which we pray in the Lord's Prayer will come in fullness in the perfect future which God has planned. In the meantime, it is urgent that we demonstrate the kingdom's values in the present.

GOD’S ULTIMATE FUTURE AND URGENT PRESENT Isaac Butterworth “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10, NRSV This is now the third sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, and the approach I have taken is that this prayer, if allowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strengthen What Remains

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 29, 2022

Jesus calls us to live the life we have now. Too often, we are so busy lamenting the past or reaching for the future that we miss what He wants us to do presently.

Strengthening What Remains I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Resilience is the ability and the process of overcoming life-challenging and threatening experiences and events. Bouncing back does not happen overnight. The ability to live with what is left after trauma is something that not everyone possesses ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Influencing People Through Holy Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

Our witness and our testimony is the greatest gift of evangelism. How we present Christ is how the unchurch will see Christ.

Influencing people through Holy living Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction- This morning we will be looking at Colossians 4:1-6. The book sits between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. If I had to sum up the book in a few words, I would say the supremacy of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Um Presente Do Céu

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 20, 2003

Meditação sobre o encontro de Jesus com a mulher samaritana

JESUS UM PRESENTE DO CÉU Você Gosta de receber presentes? Qual o tipo de presente que você mais gosta? Há um presente, do qual eu quero falar, um grande presente, que muda a vida. De um modo geral todos apreciamos oferecer e receber presentes. Há ocasiões no ano em que se vive em função do ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Adventist

Trayendo Tu Futuro Al Presente

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Dios busca a un tipo de persona que sabe traer su futuro a su presente y eso es vivir proféticamente

TÍTULO: TRAYENDO TU FUTURO AL PRESENTE TEXTO: Jer. 29:11 1.- ¿QUÉ ES VIVIR PROFÉTICAMENTE? Para entender lo que es vivir proféticamente primero debemos tener claro lo que es la profecía. Profecía es mucho más que anunciar un evento futuro antes que ocurra. Profecía es la voz de Dios puesta en ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Frightening Vision Of A Present Day Kingdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a highly controversial passage, yet for the bible-believer, it is really quite clear. There will be a kingdom and a fierce and powerful king, but he will choose the wrong opponent and be destroyed.

Passage: Daniel 8:1-27 Intro: When we run across a highly technical and controversial passage like this… 1. we can’t figure out the “so what?” 2. that quickly goes to “who cares” 3. God has a purpose, so don’t miss it while we dive into this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest Christmas Present Of All Time

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2011

Are we going to get so caught up with the frentic frenzy of secular Christmas that we miss the real McCoy?

Grimston 21-12-2011 The First Christmas present. In the approach to Christmas and the frenetic frenzy of buying Christmas presents that accompanies it I am reminded of this story. Story: The only son of a very wealthy man had his 21st birthday on Christmas Day. His mother gave him some gold ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Presenting The Gospel From The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 31, 2015

The truthfulness of Christianity is made unbreakable because of Old Testament prophecy.

How do you present the Gospel to someone who places Christianity as one of many religious options? Such a person might be an agnostic, a secular humanist, a Jewish friend, or a person practicing any number of religious beliefs. We see our faith very differently from the way others see it. From ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In Action: Past, Present, Future Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2015

Differing situations highlight different characteristics of God; we need all. God is not the kind of God many people think He is. Seeing Him in action proves the point.

God in Action: Past, Present, Future (Isaiah 63) 1. A lot of things look good or bad on paper, but are different when you experience. 2. Chicago White Sox team in 1973. Pizza in Nebraska. 3. You can look at an athlete’s statistics, but nothing like seeing him play; You can hear about a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible