Sermons on no growing old: showing 1,621-1,635 of 133,460

Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017

The kingdom of heaven is like treasures old and new.

Intro, Purpose & Plan Do we have any special treasures? Do we own heirlooms from distant lands? Are our families among our greatest treasures? Do we treat the things of God as our greatest treasures of all? Let’s look at some special aspects of the kingdom of heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

The Rapture in the Old and the New Testaments.

Come Lord Jesus! I. Prophecy in the Old Testament. A. There are approx. 333 prophecies in the O.T. about the first coming of Jesus. b. Many of them fulfilled on the day He died. c. Prophecies that are fulfilled prove the credibility of the Bible. d. Show chart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Charismatic

The Butterfly Effect

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 16, 2005

The transformation from the old to the new

1. WE, LIKE THE CATERPILLAR BEGAN AS SOMETHING LESS THAN DESIRABLE • II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” • The caterpillar begins it’s life as something other than what it will end as • What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2009

Sermon for "Old Fashioned Sunday"

The Church of Acts (Acts 4:32-35) - Considering Old Time Religion I wondered about some of the old church habits - I wondered about how God would call us today to act knowing what He has already done - Tonight, let’s examine the old church; let’s get honest about what we need to do - Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017

Pictures of Christ in Old Testament

A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Num. 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral James Fulp

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2024

Funeral service for a old soul.

John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.?In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Pictures of Christ in the Old Testament

A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Numbers 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Lord

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Christ was the event toward which the whole history of the Old Testament moved. Without the Old Testament we cannot know what it was that He fulfilled, and, therefore, the Old Testament is a vital part of the Christian faith.

Misunderstanding is a part of life, and much of the laughter of life is due to it. One little guy surprised his whole family one evening at the supper table by asking which virgin was Jesus' mother? Was it the Mary virgin, or the King James Virgin? He had misunderstood one word and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Under Investigation Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008

Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 22, 2009

Series introduction, this sermon explains why God had to promise us a savior in the first place, and how we can accept him.

TITLE: The God Who Keeps His Promises SERIES: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 1, An Introduction to the Series) TEXT: 2 Cor 1:20 DATE PREACHED: January 25, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Fulfills Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 26, 2009

Since the Bible is all about Jesus, we must read it, know it, and strive to obey it.

A Messiah Who Fulfills Text: Matt. 5:17-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures I am handling something that gives me a closer link with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

New Wine In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (Ne

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leviticus

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 13, 2015

CHRIST IS YOUR RESTITUTION.

LEVITICUS OBSERVATION: LEVITICUS INSTRUCTED OLD TESTAMENT ISRAEL REGARDING SACRIFICES AND RITUALS FOR WORSHIP AND GOD’S REGULATIONS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE. CHRISTIANS TODAY ARE UNDER A NEW COVENANT INSTITUTED BY CHRIST’S DEATH ON CALVARY AS THE SUPREME, ULTIMATE AND HUMAN SACRIFICE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist