Sermons on locket: showing 1-15 of 31

What Is Communion?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2009

Communion is looking backward, looking forward and looking inward.

WHAT IS COMMUNION Every Friday the old man would walk the beach with a bucket full of shrimp feeding the seagulls. His name is Eddie Rickenbacker. In October of 1942 he had been sent on a mission to deliver an important message to Gen Douglas McArthur. With a handpicked crew he flew his B-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Whole Hearted Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 29, 2012

God asks us to give to Him our hearts. God is not looking to have a place in your heart: He wants all of your heart. God is looking for wholehearted Christians. But what are the characteristics that give evidence of being a wholehearted Christian?

A Wholehearted Christian Proverbs 23:26 “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways” God asks us to give to Him our hearts. Joseph Stowell in his book, Fan The Flame, states that “Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sealed In Eternity

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The Holy Spirit seals us in Christ.

Sealed in Eternity Heb 13:20 (The message) May God, who puts all things together, makes all things whole, Who made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus, the sacrifice of blood that sealed the eternal covenant, Who led Jesus, our Great Shepherd, up and alive from the dead, Eph 1:13 In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 1:13, Esther 8:8, Revelation 9:4, Revelation 13:17, Revelation 14:1, Revelation 22:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008

Have you left your first love?

Who Do You Love? Revelation 2:1-7 This past week has been full of love Folks getting together to celebrate With food and drink Sharing stories of past experiences maybe Lots of smiles and exciting times A lot of people wearing red even And this all started long before this week as well People ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnate Mercy

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Jan 5, 2005

The coming of Jesus brings the mercy of God as close as it could ever come for people, who desperately need His mercy.

I want you to show you pictures of Jesus today. My prayer is that the eyes of your heart would be open by the Holy Spirit to this truthful representation of Jesus Christ through preaching. My hope is that you would see Him in the light of His glorious mercy because if you do, you will never see Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Name Written Down In Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2021

Jesus makes us a New Creation and gives us a New Name. Why does He do that, and what kind of difference can that make in our lives?

Does anybody know what the “S” in Harry S Truman stands for? NOTHING! It doesn't stand for anything. He was born with a middle initial… and that was it. The letter “S” was a compromise that his parents made to satisfy his grandfathers, whose names were Shippe and Solomon.” Several years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not For Sale

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002

How do we make ourselves acceptable to God? We can’t! We can only make ourselves available to Him and accept His forgiveness.

1. Last week as I introduced our current series, Living in Light of Easter, I asked you a question, “Who Are You?” It is a question about identity because when we make the decision to acknowledge the sin in our life and choose to accept and receive God’s forgiveness of our sin, those choices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004

Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

And God Remembered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

What does it mean to be "remembered" by God?

INTRO: 1. “And God Remembered…” is found in a number of occasions in the Old Testament. a. It’s said God remembered Noah when he and the animals was floating in the flood. b. It’s said God remembered Abraham in the wake of Sodom & Gomorrah’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promised Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2008

Why would God put His Spirit inside us a sealof our salvation? He could have used anything ot "mark" us as His. Why do it this way?

A 4 year old boy was visiting his aunt’s home. She was pregnant with her first child and she allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. His little face scrunched and said, "How does the baby get out of there?" She wanted to keep it simple so she said, "The doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

I Predict: Jesus Will Come Again Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2011

Paul tells me that God’s people "eagerly await" Christ’s return. But why? Why should we be excited and what is it that will make this such a wonderful event for us?

OPEN: People’s minds have been focused on the end of the world of late. A few years ago I began to hear predictions the world would end in 2012 (next year) - a speculation based upon an oddity in an ancient Mayan Calendar. This created quite a stir because the Mayan calendar was an extremely ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:28-34 about the greatest commandment of Jesus

Text: Mark 12:28-34, Title: Religion in a Nutshell, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: in 1602, when Shakespeare had Hamlet declare, "O God, I could be bounded in a nutshell, and count my self a King of infinite space." That song Center of the Mark, B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist