Sermons on many schemes: showing 1,306-1,320 of 162,956

What Excites Us? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 15, 2013

We get excited about so many things; how about the return of Christ?

Last week we noted that Jesus will be coming back to earth soon. There are many signs telling us that Jesus can show up on earth at anytime now! We also noted that Jesus’ return to earth is a double edged sword: God Jesus Christ will return to earth soon to judge the world of its sin but also to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handshake

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013

How many of you would trust His Hands and walk into it wholeheartedly to protect you???

Isaiah 41:10”Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” The Microsoft founder has been heavily criticized by the country's media because he shook President Park Geun-hye ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crises Of Being A Father

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that we should honor the father because of the many crises they need to overcome.

CRISES OF BEING A FATHER Luke 15:11–32 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Bill Cosby once observed, "If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." The reason I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

Show Your Faithfulness To The Truth

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 14, 2015

There are many great dangers to our faith! But ultimately the response to all of these is the TRUTH of God's Word.

What is the greatest danger to your faith? Please don’t let that question slip quickly from your mind. Consider it carefully. What is the greatest danger to your faith? As we take a moment to reflect on that question I want you to think back to the three Scripture readings for today. Did ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Jesus Is Not Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 25, 2015

Many strange ideas about Jesus being sent throughout the world. Here are a few.

6. Who is Jesus according to Albany Park Religionists? Here are some other revelations about Jesus, taught by people in this very neighborhood. Strange things have been added to the record since the record first was published by God's men, the prophets and apostles, starting in the centuries ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father’s Day - Great Fathers Redefined

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Jun 12, 2018

See how murderers, adulterers, fornicators, liars, and many more, became great fathers.

Most Father’s Day messages will not complete without sharing the story of how it all began. Father's Day was attributed to an American woman Sonora Smart who advocated the tradition because of her father. The father raised five children after the death of his wife during the birth of their sixth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-17, Genesis 19:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do Christians Go When They Die?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 1, 2017

A lesson that answers a question many Christians ponder - 'Where will they go when the physically die?'

Where Do Christians Go When They Die? Job asks, in Job 14:14, “If a man die, shall he live again?” Job's rhetorical question reflects a question that has been pondered by the vast majority of human beings throughout history. It seems to me that Man, being created in the image of God, has sensed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul And The Procrastinating Governor Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

How many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? Original written by Jerry Shirley

Paul and the Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 How many of us actually have a problem with procrastination? We’ve got that project we started several months ago that is still waiting for us to, not only finish it, but to actually get started. In our text we find Paul in Herod’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Which Jesus Do You Need?

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Gospels show many illustrations of Jesus. Which did He consider to be the most important?

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 12:23-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of If

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The little word, "if," is the key to many blessings as seen in John 13.1-17.

1. St. Augustine Lighthouse, FL I am a bit of a lighthouse enthusiast. I started collecting and visiting them way before it was popular (kind of like "I was country when country wasn't cool"). One of the "lights" I have visited is in St. Augustine, FL. The lighthouse is very similar to the Cape ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“he Was Rejected By The People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015

The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Joy "Tied" To?

Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on May 12, 2015

We tie our joy to many things, but we need to tie it to Jesus alone!

Good morning and happy mother’s day! You know, there are 1000 topics and sermons you can preach on Mother’s Day. I feel a lot of pressure up here today, because I want to talk about something memorable and impactful – something that can change our lives. But then I thought, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Start Training Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

We need to train as if going to battle.Many of us are weak and fight only in the flesh.

The Ultimate Decision June 26, 2014 If I were to coach you in track for distance I would gather you together and find out your current level of fitness. We would find out how fast you could run a mile. If you could run a 5 minute mile that would be 75 second laps for 4 laps. To start training we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

"Tetelastai - The Only Word We Will Ever Need" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 21, 2014

Too many denominations creates too much chase - let stet back to The Cross

The Ultimate DecisionTetelestaiItIsFinished.gif July 21, 2014 “Coming Home” has many different emotions to all people. But the root of the idea of coming home brings a sense of contentment. In some way we think that by coming home we can reset the chaos of our lives and ease our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27