Sermons on Lottery: showing 301-315 of 1,894

"what Is Christmas Really All About?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 11, 2023

In this 2023 series we are looking at the true meaning of Christmas. Today/s message is titled Wishing ands Hoping. The NT gives us a great word: HOPE. We have the blessed Hope: His name is Jesus.

“Wishing and Hoping” Isaiah 9:6-7a Several years ago, I wrote and published my first book. The entire process took about two and a half years. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. And rather than one author, there were approximately 40. With very different backgrounds; sheep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

2 Defining Moments - How To Put Your Design To Work

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Four things for the inlightened to know

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 2 Defining Moments How To Put Your Design To Work Having a computer Given programs but do not know how to run them 1) 4-7 - Satisfaction from the Father 2) 8-12 - Sufficiency through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Last Place Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Greeater Works Than Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 5, 2007

Jesus gives his followers a powerful promise when he says that they will accomplish greater works than him. How can we do something greater than walk on water?

John 14:8-17 “Greater Works Than Jesus” INTRODUCTION Words and phrases leap out at you, at times, when you are reading the Bible. This was certainly true for me in this gospel lesson for Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church. I was struck by Jesus statement that his followers will do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Tithes & Offerings Devotion No. 1_god Loves A Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 6, 2006

Our giving must not be reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful (hilarious) giver

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 2 Peter 1:1-11, Genesis 1:24

Denomination: Charismatic

Buying Blessings?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2015

Do you have a Simon the Samaritan spirit??

Acts 8 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Way

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2011

We must strive to be obedient, no matter the circumstances.

My Way March 27, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must strive to be obedient, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:1-15 (Pew Bible page 324) Introduction: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Priority Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

For Paul the top priority was spiritual health or godlikeness

THE CHURCH’S PRIORITY I TIMOTHY 6:3-21 Introduction: What is the most important thing in life? According to a 2000 survey conducted by George Barna, 91% of adults listed having good “physical health” as their top priority; 53% identified being deeply committed to Christ as a top priority; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership- Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2024

This is the 203rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#203] LEADERSHIP- FOCUS 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction: This morning, we are beginning Paul’s Pastoral Letters. Every young Minister needs a mentor- A man that has been in situations and has dealt with all of the challenges that come with Ministry. The Lord has blessed me with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Nothing To Something PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores our identity as God's chosen people, the significance of being a spiritual priesthood, and living according to God's plan. Key

Good morning, family! It's so good to see all of you gathered here today. We're about to get into something really special, something that's at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It's all about understanding our spiritual priesthood, the significance of being chosen by God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Topics: Chosen, God

Prime Number

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 7, 2023

On Friend Day we looked at many of the numbers that are important to God. But there is ONE number that I believe is more important than all the others. Do you know what that number is, and why it is a "prime" number for Him?

Today is May 7th, 2023 – or 5-7-23. Those are all PRIME numbers, which means you can’t divide them by 2, 3, 4, or anything else. Primes are numbers that can only be divided by themselves and 1. Now, I’ve never given much thought to “prime” numbers, but there is an entire discipline of mathematics ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moral Issues: Gambling Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Call On Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 29, 2001

How to pray and get what you ask for.

JUST CALL ON JESUS JOHN 14:13-15 INTRODUCTION: GOD HAS DIVINELY DESIGNED AND COSMICLY CREATED ALL OF HIS CHILDREN TO BE THE BENEFICIARIES OF HIS UNLIMITED, UNPARALLELED, AND UNRESTRICTED POWER. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, AS JOINT-HEIRS TO THE KINGDOM, GOD STANDS READY TO SUPPLY OUR EVERY ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Left The Altar?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 21, 2007

This is a message to challenge one to a closer relation to Christ.

HAVE YOU LEFT THE ALTAR? GENESIS 12:1-13:4 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: For the believer the altar speaks of consecration. It is so easy to move away from that place of consecration. This study will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The One Thing In Life That Can Keep Me Going?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 20, 2006

Hope is the lever on the fulcrum of Christ that lifts the weight of the soul

Rom 8:24 (Ill.) A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an hour they had all drowned. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24

Denomination: Baptist