Sermons on monk: showing 211-225 of 1,679

Who Is Satan?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 28, 2007

A sermon explaining that Satan was created as Lucifer, rebelled, was thrown down to earth, and still wages war - through us! Audio/outline/powerpoint will be at www.sermonlist.com

I don’t know how many times over the years I have been asked who I think Satan really is. Now, that may not surprise you, but what should surprise you is that almost all of these questions came from people who referred to themselves as born-again Christians. That reminds me of an old Twilight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Insights Especially For Guys Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 14, 2008

Tools for dismantling lust and lost tempers.

[Part 3 of 5 in the Series, THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.] It’s Father’s Day and we’re in the series “THE SEARCH… Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy and Successful Life.” Here’s our text for this series: 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

(Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Excellence Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Excellence (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

These items were in news letters and other church notices 1) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. 2) The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church. 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why John 3:16 Offers The Greatest Of The Great

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 19, 2001

Why John 3:16 Offers the Greatest of the Great

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Our Heroes

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002

A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-23, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

Radioactive Relationships Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010

One of the greatest words in the human language is the word “relationship.” Some relationships we have are wonderful and give us life, while others are harmful. Just as radiation exposure can be hazardous to your health, there are some relationships that

INTRODUCTION You may notice there is something strange about me today. I know I’m always a little strange, but look on the bright side—you get to see me at my best. I’m a pretty strange in the daytime, but as Frank Sinatra said, I’m even stranger in the night! Okay, so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Your Mouth

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

COMPLAINING WILL CAUSE YOU MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

TITLE: CONTROLLING YOUR MOUTH TEXT: I THESS. 5:18 INTRO: Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reinventing Wheels

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 14, 2006

This section of Ephesians gives us ethical instruction which is just as valid today as it was then.

Reinventing Wheels Ephesians 4:25-5:2 August 13, 2006 A few years ago, my son Chris came home and said, “Dad, I found a car I want to buy.” Now you have to understand that Chris has not had great results with cars. His first car was a 1988 Mazda 626. He saved up for it and bought it during his ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Santa Claus

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

The Christlike attributes of Saint Nicholas.

The Real Santa Claus Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus {video clip}... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this {picture of Saint Nicholas}... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dueling Spirits Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003

BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

“Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting For The Lord"

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 7, 2004

Waiting for the Lord constitutes an act of faith. This is not an easy proverb to follow since we are such activists. Like Job, we, too, need to learn that it is more important to trust God than to have answers to all our questions.

"Waiting for the Lord" Psalms 37:34-40 Sept. 26, 2004 PM Icebreaker: When are you the most anxious? 34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

What it means to be a peacemaker

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the peacemakers In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what it means to live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Hinder Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race.

Things That Hinder Our Faith; Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 5:1-8 The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3