Sermons on one up manship: showing 436-450 of 209,857

The Number-One Myth About Money

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

We learned in school that when you give things away, you end up with less. But that's not how it works with God.

Somewhere around the third or fourth grade, you and I learned to do math word problems. And they would say things like, "If you had $1,000 and you gave away $100, how much would you have left?" And we all learned $900. In other words, we started with $1,000. After giving away $100, we only have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Song For You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018

There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Get Up, Go, Set Beside, And Guide"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 4, 2015

How come a soul got saved? Because Phillip Got up, went, set beside, and guided some one to Christ .

“Get up, Go, Set Beside, and Guide” Acts 8:26-40 1. Phillip is told by an angel to Get Up 26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, " Arise” or Get Up, get ready • “To Get Up” is making yourself available I am ready God for use • Phillip has made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

What Unifies Us? Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

We are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” o Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. “SERBIAN-CROATIAN CONFLICTS” In 1991, the first of many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Laid Up For You Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

Encouraging One Another In The Faith By Example. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 27, 2012

What an example of faith can achieve when mentoring, when being mentored. Being responcible stepping up and living it out as an example.

I’ve been talking with you about mentoring in the last couple of weeks as part of a series on the topic and I’d like to introduce you to one of the mentors who helped me in my life, some of you may know this man I’m not sure if I’ve talked about him previously, he once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 8 - Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 13, 2024

In the midst of a serious storm, Jonah was blissfully asleep unaware of the predicament of his fellow passengers caused by his disobedience. Is it possible that the church too is asleep at a time when we have to wake up to fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus gave us?

We read in Jonah 1:5, “And the mariners were afraid, and cried every one unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to be lightened of them. But Jonah had gone down into the lower part of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.” (Darby) This is the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Acts 4:13, Ephesians 5:4, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

One Woman In The Presence Of A King

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

Queen Esther’s experience before the king for the saving of her people. We need to be aware that we have a mission and as daunting as the task may be if we would stand in the presence of the King of kings we can stand up for the King anywhere.

Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue, Providence RI 02909 Sunday October 8th 2006 10:00am and 11:30am One Woman before a King In the year 586 BC Nebuchadnezzar Emperor of the Babylonians (the Iraqis) invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the temple and captured more than 10,000 young Jews. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The impact of one person’s sin has an effect on the whole nation.

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Joshua 7 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on God. They force us to turn to Him for help. When my finances are low, I pray for help. When my body is broken by illness or injury I ask the Lord for healing, or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Body Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week one: One Body.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/7/2018 Snowflakes are funny things. Individually, they’re beautiful, yet benign. A single snowflake doesn’t pose a threat, isn’t much fun and can easily blow away in the wind or melt away on your fingertip. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015

A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What If We Give Up?

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

“What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017

We are called to be built up in the faith

This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Invites Every One To Eat At His Table

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

This Sabbath situation was a trap set up by Jesus’ enemies.

THE LORD INVITES EVERY ONE TO EAT AT HIS TABLE 10-14-06 Our text is found in Lk.14:16-24 but in order to see what’s taking place lets read verses 1-6 first. LUKE 14: 1-6 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole World Needs To Hear And See

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 2, 2020

I believe this is a wake up call from God.

The whole world needs to see and hear. Let say it is so good to see each of you today. Its like it has been months that we have not come to church. Thank God everyone is ok we are blessed in Ohatchee. When we think back to September 11 we though that was bad and it was nothing to compare with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist