Sermons on operation grief: showing 871-885 of 28,244

A Picture Of Jealousy- The Older Son Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2010

The older son had his share of problems also!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we saw a picture of a selfish son. The younger son had some real serious character problems, problems that he was not willing to acknowledge until he almost permanently ruined his life. • As you read the story of the Prodigal Son, it is so easy to spend all our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroic Acts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For Mothers' Day

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 27, 2011

We are commanded to honour our fathers and our mothers. This is not an option. Jesus honoured his mother Mary, who is a wonderful role model for all mothers. The mother of Jesus experienced unhappiness on several occasions but she is 'blessed among women'

Exodus 20:12 SERMON – A word for Mothers’ Day I saw somewhere, ‘A Job Description for Mothers’. 1. This is a permanent job. 2. The successful applicant must be prepared to work hard. 3. The workplace is often a challenging and chaotic environment. 4. Applicants must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Endure Sermon I: Encouraged By A Hope That Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

Going through difficult times causes anxiety and uncertainty, even among devoted Christians, but God our Father has provided for our survival and encourages us to endure by the certainty of a hope that is sure.

Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure “Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure” is a fitting motto for those of you who, like me, have joined the Four Score Overtime Club. It is also a motto apropos to the 1st ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Parental Responsibility In The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Expound biblical wisdom for parenting as found in the proverbs.

Parental Responsibility In many ancient pre-literate societies values and virtues were often passed from generation to generation through the wisdom tradition. Many elders formulated wise sayings whereby the younger could learn general principles concerning the usual operation of life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Passport To Life Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The love that Christians hold for one another and their self-sacrifice is evidence that they have been transformed from life that ends in death to eternal life with the Father.

I JOHN 3:13-24 PASSPORT TO LIFE There are some powerful and surprising statements in I John 3 ". . . we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers. The man who does not love is among the living dead." Christians gather in churches for many reasons, but chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.

V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Peter 5:10, Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Arm Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Titles Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

communion service

I In Thompson Chain reference—you have titles of Jesus Christ. Tonight I would like to mention a few. He came to be a Saviour—I Timothy 1:15— Jesus came into the world with the mission to be Saviour. Yes he was a prophet, teacher, healer, and many other things, but his main mission was to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Not!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 17, 2007

FEAR NOT! Fear notEis used 63 times by God in the KJV of the Bible. God is trying to tell us something. (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Fear is the opposite of faith. Faith c

FEAR NOT! ’Fear not’is used 63 times by God in the KJV of the Bible. God is trying to tell us something. (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. Fear is the opposite of faith. A. Faith cannot operate where there is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Free Indeed

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

We search for liberty for the here and now, while sometimes forgetting we are created as spiritual beings for eternity.

Free Indeed   Text: Jn. 8:31-36 PPHC – July 2, 2006 A.M.   Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”   How ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Isaiah 53 The Sacrificial Servant Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 53

Isaiah 53 The Sacrificial Servant The Sorrowful Servant Vs. 1-3 The Struck Down Servant Vs. 4-6 The Silent Servant Vs. 7-9 The Satisfied Servant Vs. 10-12 Intro: Announcements: We have now reached the most important chapter in all of the Old Testament Isaiah 53 describes the life and ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006

Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

“It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist