Sermons on lot was disgrace: showing 496-510 of 73,014

Here I Am Lord

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

We can learn a lot from the faith of young Mary when she encounters the Angel Gabriel

One of the aspects of the Christmas Story that always fascinates and amazes me is the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus It shows us the power of our God, that he can change the rules of nature he can do things that have never been done before to accomplish his will That through the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013

The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

In the road there a lots of road signs, this is also true in our spiritual journey, signs that we need to follow.

TOPIC: WARNING! Text: James 4:13-17; 5:1-6 Introduction: When we are driving on a road we will notice a lot of traffic sign, if we are observant. Some of the signs are: slow down, slippery when wet, check your brake, 100 km only, dangerous curve, stop-look and listen, school zone, children ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Show His Grace

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2013

God has shown us A LOT of Grace, we can be excited at the prospect of showing that grace to others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in the middle of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEART TO BEAT.” • This series deals with things that can help bring passion back to our faith, things to help give us the drive to live life with passion and gusto. • The REASONS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moth Eaten Garments; Cankered Gold And Silver

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 15, 2013

You can tell what a man's attitude is and a lot about his character by his relationship to money.

MOTH EATEN GARMENTS; CANKERED GOLD AND SILVER JAMES 5:1-6 Text: James 5:3 James 5:3 3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Freaks, Weirdoes And Oddballs

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010

There are lots of people in the world that we normally try to avoid. These were the very people that Jesus sought to reach

Freaks, Weirdoes and Oddballs Matthew 8:1-13 You may find the title of today’s message a bit peculiar but the bottom line is that the people that we choose to avoid can fall into this category. Ironically, these are the very kind of people that Jesus hung out with. These were the people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lonely Road: The Faith Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 2, 2014

The wise men can teach us a lot about how they viewed Jesus -- as King, God, and Sacrifice.

Christmas is only a few weeks away now, so I thought I would share with you guys some thoughts I’ve had regarding some of the more mysterious characters in Christ’s birth story -- that is, the wise men. The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot of specifics regarding these men, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Aug 31, 2013

God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few.

Introduction: God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few. Although there may be those around you who will act as if they are more exclusive and special to Him than you are. In God’s eyes you are equally important God sees glorious things in you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Are Nailed To A Cross Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 9, 2020

Our dying words reveal a lot about us. This message looks at the seven last words of Jesus

So, this is how it would end. Not being crowned a king but dying a criminal. Executed as a traitor to both his country and his faith. This weekend we are tying up our Worst-Case Scenario series. Through January and February and then again in April we’ve been looking at various Worst-Case ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:26-27, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

Absalom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2020

When something is too good to be true then be careful! From the life of Absalom, we learn a lot of lessons.

Absalom 2 Samuel 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020

1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are a lot of things that keep us busy, but we should never be so busy that we do not pray.

The battle for prayer Introduction- I want to talk about prayer this morning and then I want us to pray together- that might bring fear to some hearts, guilt to others, and for some, a look like a deer in the head lights because they do not know what to do with that. Most people don’t want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Do Respond If Your Hedge Comes Down Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 26, 2018

We can learn a lot from Job's response when his spiritual hedge came down.

How To Do Respond If Your Hedge Comes Down PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title If you are comfortable with the book of Job you are in the minority. Cosmic chess game between the devil and satan, is that what it is all about? There is no 1 line headline in the book that explains it all. I think ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal