Sermons on madness: showing 256-270 of 9,647

Secret Ambition

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

"Found In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 19, 2017

A sermon about grace.

“Found in the Marketplace” Matthew 20:1-16 Most of us have been hurt by a bully at some time in our lives. Perhaps it was in elementary school, middle school, high school or even at work. Maybe that person made our lives miserable for a considerable amount of time. Perhaps 20, 30, 40 or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Borderline

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 12, 2005

A picture for the church to learn what happens when we live on the edge of God’s blessings.

“Borderline” Numbers 32:1-15 11-13-2005 AM (Just an outline so make it yours and preach. Write me at Pastor@billslakebaptist.org and let me know how you used it) We are making ready for another special service and yet I wonder if we are ready? There are 2 sins that we see from the people of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Think Bigger!

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005

See things from God’s point of view.

Every day we are advancing the kingdom But we’re only as powerful as we want to be. There’s a lot of folks that wanna go to church Not many that wanna be the church Tired of looking for God in a building Tired of looking for Jesus on a cross Tired of "we gotta do it this way or that way" I’m ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of The Witherd Hand On The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This miracle teaches the authority of Jesus over Tradition

The Miracle of Healing the Withered hand on the Sabbath Matthew 12:9-14 Mark 3:1-6 Miracles of Jesus Miracles # 10 In this these two texts we see several things. Before I give you the observations that I have seen, let me try to explain what was going on here. Jesus and His Apostles have just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Over Judgment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Learning to extend mercy to others as God has shown us mercy through Christ, and understanding that true justice is always accompanied by mercy.

Today, we're going to talk about mercy. It's that thing where someone shows you kindness even when you don't deserve it. So, let's dive right in! First, let's look at a story from the Bible. In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and He sees this woman who's been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Compassion, Forgiveness, Humanity, Kindness

The Vanity Of Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2010

In today’s lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely.

Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#3perspective:personalities Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

Today the perspective of great personalities as spiritual stars could be dangerous.

#3 Perspective: Personalities. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#3 of 4. TEXT: Philippians 3:3 ... and have no confidence in the flesh." Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST. We are pondering perspectives or view points and how these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3, Matthew 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

When James comes to talk about the Word of God in our text, he leaves us in no doubt about what we need to do to put the wonder to work in our lives.

I invite you to turn with me today to the book of James. While you’re finding your place let me give a few preliminary points (or thoughts) concerning this book and biblical hermeneutics in general. Every verse in the bible has three applications: historical, doctrinal, and spiritual. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Pro Sports And Our Paycheck"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 21, 2011

We can become discontent when we look at other peoples income. We were happy when we got hired to do a position and happy with our wages. This lesson will help you to see how you can get out of this rut of always wanting more.

Matthew 20:1-15 ““For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. “About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Just Do It

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 22, 2000

You can do it in the Name of Jesus...

JUST DO IT 1 SAMUEL 17 HERE’S A STORY OF A GUY THAT WAS YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING, LIKE ME, THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF SHEEP. HIS NAME WAS DAVID. HE LIVED IN A LAND THAT WAS CLOSE TO GIANTS. AMONG THESE TALL PEOPLE, LIKE ME EXCEPT ONLY LIKE FIVE FEET TALLER, WAS A GIANT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing The Family

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006

From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Have To Move? Eroded Confidence?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2006

We live in such a mobile society, it is easier to move than to have a change of heart. We have eroded confidence, then we want to run away. We are breeding divorce and church hopping.

ERODED CONFIDENCE DO WE HAVE TO HAVE A CHANGE OF LOCATION? OR A CHANGE OF HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this is two parts... Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah Trying To Run God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 4th in a four part series on Jonah.

Introduction: 1. Well, we’ve made it to the final chapter of Jonah. I know that I’ve been challenged the last 3 weeks & hope you have too. Let’s do what we have each week, review the basic outline of the book. You should remember it by now. Chapter 1— Jonah Running From God. Chapter 2— Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist