Sermons on oppressors: showing 406-420 of 1,771

Except Thou Bless Me 3 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

Whenever God blesses anyone there is a name change. The old pass away and the new comes. You will be differently glorious. It takes seriousness and committiment. When God blesses your name will change....

When God blesses your name will change! The name of a thing is much directly related to its purposes, future or story of the owner. Many people when naming their children, pets and any products they give names that they want to impact such things. They want the names to communicate to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

253 - Confidence In Conflict Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 22, 2003

Exlpore Psalm 27: Prayer of PROTECTION, ADORATION, CONFESSION, DECLARATION. David’s prayer travels from confidence to praise to worry back to confidence.

Sermon Study #253 – CONFIDENCE IN CONFLICT Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” 1) Luke 12:4-5 - "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. [5] But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doesn't It Strike You Strange....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 4, 2002

Doesn’t it strike you as strange that the birth of an obscure Jewish Carpenter born two thousand years ago has had such an impact on our civilisation unless he really is.........

Brinton, Binham and Blakeney 08-12-02 Doesn’t it strike you as strange? Mark 1:1-8: Today is the second Sunday in Advent – a time that we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus two thousand years ago in a stable in an Inn in a small village called Bethlehem. But doesn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Every Mother's Reward

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 21, 2008

Moses (and the Jews) were saved through the faithfulness of women.

Every Mother’s Reward Exodus 2:1-10 May 11, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story of the baby found in the dumpster in St. Louis this week. 1 Made the news because it goes against every parental instinct that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah - Zero To Hero

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An inspiring look at a believer in God who went from being a zero to a hero in the eyes of his family and neighbors.

Hebrews 11 is called the “Faith Chapter” because its primary subject is the importance of faith. Its also called the “Faith’s Hall of Fame” chapter because it talks about men and women of the Old Testament who became spiritual heros and heroines because they trusted God and obeyed Him…they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Act Justly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009

God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

“What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

02 Losing Despair Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

❶ Tortured by Despair ❷ Tackling Despair 1. v. 2 - Enough is enough 2. v. 2 - Believe His Word 3. v. 1 - Live In the Spirit ❸ Trampling Despair

People tell me they don’t watch the TV news. It’s so depressing.” That’s one of the things that causes so much despair. Most of the TV news is either bad or sad. You don’t hear much good stuff that lifts you up. - Oil prices doubled in a year - Thousands of lightning strikes in Northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Celebrating Three Years Together

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the three years we’ve spent with a big look to what the future will look like.

Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “Three” Jeremiah had a tough job. That should go without saying… a prophet’s job is never easy. The job description of a prophet is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Character Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011

Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Escape Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 27, 2019

Have you had a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He is calling us to greater commitment and service to Him?

Introduction This month we have been focused on recovery and looking at Scriptures that teach us how God plays a role in our victory over the addictions, struggles, persistent sins, and troubles in our lives. Our text offers a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Fathers Love Jesus And Teach Their Children The Word!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 17, 2015

Having kids does not make a man a father! A real father according to God is one who knows the Bible, one who teaches those precepts to his children, and one who lives by its standards!

Real Fathers Love Jesus and Teach their Children the Word! Kelly Durant 6-29-15 Deuteronomy 11:19 2. In English there is a phrase that appears on bumper stickers, it says, “Real Men Love Jesus”! The truth is a man that does not love Jesus is a man that will not be a good husband ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Something: The Heart Of Jesus For Justice And Mercy

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 9, 2015

In the Bible we see revealed the heart of God the Father for justice and mercy, reflected in the face of Jesus the Son, and required in the hands of God – His Church.

DO SOMETHING #1: THE HEART OF JESUS FOR JUSTICE AND MERCY NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: *other

Faith And Service Through Our Understanding Of Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 31, 2021

An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

What Proceeds From The Heart

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 17, 2020

Cleanliness is about what comes from our heart. What emerges from our heart will either defile us or draw us closer to God.

August 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 15:10-28 What Proceeds from the Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ behavior in our gospel story today is more than a little shocking. How can the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Lutheran