Sermons on organized manner: showing 166-180 of 35,713

Sermon On Gracious Acceptance

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 1, 2022

Gracious Acceptance is said to receive something in a polite or kind manner.

Alexander “Sandy” McCall Smith, a British writer once remarked: “Gracious acceptance is an art – an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much harder than giving…. Accepting another person’s gift is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians 3:15-20, Romans 11:29, Hebrews 12:28

We Ought To Pray For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 22, 2023

We ought to feel comfortable praying for ourselves in a bold manner.

Introduction I would dare say that most Christians feel more comfortable praying for someone else than praying for themselves. Christians prefer intercessory prayer rather than personal prayer. Take for example in our church, if you raise your hand to give a personal prayer request, I have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004

This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Deacons Are Appointed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022

The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ascribing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside’s Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Leadership: The Jethro Principle Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 12, 2022

Jethro gave Moses such helpful advice that not only did Moses apply this, he wrote it in Scripture. He must have been aware that this was a leadership principle that would help spiritual leaders in every generation that follows him. There would come different circumstances but timeless principles.

I had just finished the book summary, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Right away I could see the application of this book. Not for me, I saw that my son-in-law was working long hours and here in this book were principles for the entrepreneur that could help him rise up new employees that he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Here's Your Sign (The Sign Of A Savior) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 23, 2007

This was a sermon designed to focus on the sign of a savior... if... in a nontraditional manner :p

Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Walk Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

The heartbeat of the Christian life is learning to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.

Live Out Loud – Our WALK (Part – 1) May 20, 2007 Ephesians 4:1-3 Video: Learning to Walk – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Meg and I are about to enter into that wonderful stage once again of watching one of our little ones learn how to walk. It’s a sweet time when those little ankle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Presence Provides Hope Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 15, 2010

A look at God's wrath... as seen in the Old Testament,... yet... not in the nromal manner

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13 August 15, 2010 His Presence Provides Hope Jeremiah 23:16-29 † IN JESUS NAME † 20 …may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— 21 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Principals For Change

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 28, 2005

The church of Jesus Christ is supposed to be an organism, growing and growing. Often it is just a church, an institution, resisting change.

We have a library at the church here. Virginia and I are going through the books to recommend to the church which ones we will dispose of, giving them to a proper charity, library, seminary or cemetary. The library represents something that is old, dated and needs to be updated with current books ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Leaving Jesus At The Door

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 23, 2014

The church has become powerless organization because she has left Jesus standing outside of the door.

Introduction: (the text is based on the Laodecia Church) John is lock up. The church is lock in. Jesus is lock out. I. The Position of Christ. (Outside) I I. The Proximity of Christ. (At the door) III. The Persistence of Christ. (Standing there) I V. The Pursuit of Christ. (Knocking) V. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

For Had Ye Believed Moses, Ye Would Have Believed Me:

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given.

We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given. The Bible is the written revelation of God’s will, and it’s intention is to acquaint us personally with the one to whom it bears witness-Jesus Christ. I read a story about an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

“contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist