Sermons on moment of recognition:

Watching Out For Falsehood

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006

Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Rewards Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 12, 2022

A reward is defined as a thing given in recognition, effort or achievement.

John Burroughs, an American naturalist and nature essayist once remarked: “To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-34, Hebrews 11:6

Unrecognizable

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Unrecognizable Because Of Doubt 2. Unrecognizable Because Of The Difficulty 3. Unrecognizable Because Of Discouragement 4. Recognition Begins With Scripture 5. Recognition Delights The Heart

Unrecognizable Disappointment, doubt, disillusionment, defeat, discouragement, despair, death - Mary didn't recognize Jesus in the garden; - Disciples didn't recognize at the BBQ cookout on the lake - Two on the Emmaus Road they did not recognize Jesus - The Emmaus Road. v.13 threescore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001

The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010

There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012

Moses had a burning bush experience with God and had no excuses that would be acceptable to God for not doing what He was called to do.

No Excuses Exodus chapter 3:1-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about a God that desires to communicate with us every day. We live in a society that believes that God is distant and uncaring and not wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Aligning Yourselves With The Purposes Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2013

What made Peter different from other men, that people fell dead before him, that his shadow healed the sick, that 1,000s were saved when he preached? It was his intimate exposure to Jesus and his aligning himself with the purposes of God.

ALIGNING YOURSELVES WITH THE PURPOSES OF GOD Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE WISDOM OF YOUTH Some parents have questioned whether their kid’s brains were functioning, but there's actually a lot of evidence to prove something is going in out there: 1. Patrick, age 10, said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Cookie Jar

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2017

This sermon is about enjoying God's Treats that come when we love and obey Him - 1. His Holy Spirit 2. "Jesus moments" of manifestations and 3. Creating a Home (Life) with God at the Center

Scripture: John 14: 15-24; Dt. 6:4-9 and ( Psalms 36 - Call to Worship) Theme: God's Cookie Jar Loving God and Obeying God leads us to three great Supernatural Treats - 1. The Infilling Presence of God's Holy Spirit 2. "Jesus moments" of manifestation 3. Creating a Home (Life) with God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 14:15-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Celebrate Forgiveness

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

Authentic FORGIVENESS is the mutual recognition that REPENTANCE IS GENUINE and RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS ARE RENEWED.

FORGIVENESS! Seven times a day? In fact, seventy times seven! What is Forgiveness? FUNK & WAGNELL’S DICTIONARY says FORGIVENESS means "The act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven." Then it says to FORGIVE means 1."To grant pardon for or remission of something; cease to demand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Vessel To Vessel

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 25, 2024

Recognition of ministry where anointing flows from vessel to vessel

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

"I Trust You, Lord, Even In Moments Of Seeming Madness” Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith when life is chaotic, when the unexplainable unfolds

“I Trust You, Lord, Even In Moments of Seeming Madness” The story of the high school shootings in Littleton, CO began to unfold on Tuesday evening in the news. The horror of what happened there only deepened as the week went on. Two boys -- who were intelligent, healthy, and from advantaged ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

53 Blessings That Come The Moment We Trust Christ For Salvation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2009

Harry Ironside wrote a book called Full Assurance where he outlines the chief blessings gained the moment we trust Christ as our Savior. Here is a summary of that list. Full Credit goes to Danny Doege

53 Blessings That Happen To A Person After Believing On The Lord Jesus Christ Full Credit goes to Danny Doege When a Man, woman, boy, or girl, believes on the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior the following list of attributes is granted to them instantly. The new Believer will not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cock-A-Doodle-Do Moments, Easter Pt 1

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 23, 2010

The Moment you mess up is one step away from being restored. www.preaching.co.nr

Calvary and the Cross were close at hand. Jesus shared the Passover meal with His closest friends and revealed that one among them would be His betrayer. v.22 His disciples, understandably, began to ask who among them would do such a thing to Jesus, v.23 but their conversation quickly turned to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God