Sermons on martyrdom: showing 1,381-1,395 of 1,697

Death & Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2018

A simple overview of these two chapters - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Death & Failure (chapter 20): • Death of Miriam (vs 1). • Failure of Moses & Aaron (vs 2-13). • Failure of Moses in negotiation (vs 14-21). • Death of Aaron (vs 28). Life & Conquest (chapter 21): • God gives victory (vs 1-3). • God gives water (vs 10-21). • God gives ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-29, Numbers 21:1-35, John 3:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2024

God knows that serving Him is not always easy or pleasant, so He encourages and motivates us to not give up by His promised rewards.

A. Allow me to begin today’s sermon with two brief stories. 1. The first story is about a woman who lost her purse in the chaos of Christmas shopping. a. Her purse was found by an honest young boy who returned to her. b. When the woman looked into her purse to see if everything was there, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 19:27-29, Mark 10:29-30, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:6, 2 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seal Judgments - Part #2

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 17, 2023

In the breaking of the 5th seal, we see the Amazing Grace of God during the Tribulation period by giving the souls under the altar that had been slain for the Word of God and the testimony they held white robes and told to rest for a little season.

The Seal Judgments Part #2 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week we discussed the first 4 seal judgments which brought on the four horsemen of the Apocalypse. The White horse with its rider who had a bow and was given a crown bought deception in the form of the Anti-Christ, who ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Truth And Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 26, 2023

John the Baptizer experienced severe consequences for standing for God's truth. In this interlude in Mark's Gospel we learn the lesson that discipleship is costly and we learn about people's different reactions to the truth.

A. How many of you remember the show “Truth or Consequences”? 1. Anyone who remembers the show is either old or is a radio and TV history buff. 2. “Truth or Consequences” was a long-running wild and wacky game show. 3. It was on the radio from 1940 to 1957 and was on TV from 1950 to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Truthful Person Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 21, 2023

The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.

Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-47, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do You Stand Looking Into The Sky? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 12, 2015

The Ascension of Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (1). Jesus continues to work after the ascension. (2). The ascended Lord Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people. (3). Jesus’s ascension is his heavenly enthronement as King. (4). Jesus’s ascension is his return to his Father. (5). The ascended Lord Jesus is our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015

In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps The Martyr Humble!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 19, 2015

Whatever be the extent of our sacrifice to our Lord, the realization that we have been adorned with the eternal " robes of righteousness" free of cost at the point of salvation, would keep us grateful and thus humble!!!

What keeps the martyr humble!!! Breaking News!!! Auction results are out!!! The gorgeous navy blue suit our Honorable Prime Minister wore to receive US President Barack Obama went under hammer on 20th Febraury 2015. With feisty bidding, diamond baron ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: *other

Coming Soon Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

Overview and Introduction to the book of Joel and the Day of the Lord.

- Okay—it’s the New Year. o So who made some resolutions for 2016? o Who has already broken some of your resolutions? - I don’t really set new resolutions. o I just kind of recycle last year’s and hope that I’ll do better at keeping them than I did last year. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know I Am Saved Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017

1. I stop relying on my own righteousness (vs. 1-2). 2. God gets my attention (vs. 3-4). 3. I learn that Jesus is Lord (vs. 4-5). 4. I don’t just get religion; I get a relationship (vs. 4-5). 5. I begin to follow the Lord’s leadership (vs. 6-9).

How to Know I Am Saved Acts 9:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 19, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will explore one of the most important meetings in all of human history: The meeting that took place on the road to Damascus, when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Service Leads To Honour Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011

discipleship - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Christ’s love for a lost world (vs 30-32). (2). Loving one another (vs 33-37). (3). Loving those outside the fellowship (vs 38-41). (4). Loving the lost (vs 42-50). SERMON BODY: Quote: A.W. Tozer (American Christian pastor, preacher & author) • “A real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Brethren

Get Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what

How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Laughter Seriously Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Drain your life of humor, and it is like draining your car of oil. You will not get far before you lose power and lock up the engine. Laughter keeps the engine of life running smooth. It allows us to keep making progress down the road to God's goals.

Tom Mullen begins his book, Laughing Out Loud and Other Religious Experiences with this story. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. When no one answered their knocks, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Deny Your Dark Side Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Trevin Wax writes, “Recent studies reveal 91 percent of Americans agree with this statement: ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ In other words, if you want to discover who you are and what your purpose is, the place to look is inside your heart.” When I googled the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Will Receive Their Reward Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2021

Faithful disciples of Jesus will receive their rewards in heaven. That's a promise from God.

A. The comic strip characters Calvin & Hobbes have been many people’s favorites over the years. 1. Calvin is the hyper-active little boy with a wild and vivid imagination, and his companion is Hobbes, a tiger. 2. One of their cartoons shows Calvin & Hobbes lying in the shade of a tree on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, Matthew 19:16-30, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ