Sermons on our worth in christ: showing 181-195 of 212,863

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 14, 2019

Sometimes we wonder if our lives really matter. Paul defines a life worth living in this intro to his letter to the Colossians. He reminds us of what truly matters to God.

Colossians 1:9-14 A Life Worth Living Do you ever wonder if your life has amounted to much? Do you ever rehearse a lifetime of regrets, and wish you had one big do-over, to go back and live life differently? What kind of life should we live if we really want a life worth living? My intent today is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Pains Are Worth It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2024

Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.

10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Things Worth Fighting For

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 23, 2015

On this Memorial Day, we remember those that died for our freedoms. They died because they felt that there were things worth fighting for. Nehemiah tells us that there are things that are worth all of us fighting for.

Things Worth Fighting For Nehemiah 4:11-14 (NLT) Intro: A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s your privilege." We have the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying Christ With You Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009

The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Something Is Worth Doing... Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 5, 2003

Jesus’ 4 thoughts on prayer: 1) we should pray constantly, persistently and fervently 2) but prayer is hard work 3) yet prayer taps into God’s power 4) so prayer is a reflection of our faith.

Luke 18:1-8 – If Something is Worth Doing… Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Favorite Indoor Sport Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

The things that divide the body: are they worth it?

THE THINGS THAT DIVIDE US Rom 14:1-12  The favorite indoor sport of most Christians is sizing up each other, identifying the differences, and slicing up the body of Christ. 1) In case you have not looked around lately we are very different. We look different, we act different, we talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2024

Paul prays that we grow in our knowledge of God. Our salvation is a miracle of God. No one is beyond redemption. Our celebration of God's grace last forever.

Eph 2:1-10 MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST Paul started this letter with a doxology in chapter 1, praising God for the work of the Gospel. • He praises God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit for their roles in saving us and giving us the hope of eternal life. • Before time begins, in time and beyond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 5:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cause Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by Tim George on Dec 9, 2001

Either we define our times or they define us. In the familiar story of David and Goliath we see that truth played out. Saul and Israel were allowing the Philistines to define them. David was a different kind of man however. He intended to define his times

“ Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand … that all the earth may know that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Worth? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

“Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances worth noting because it reveals how God resides in the lowliest of hearts.

The Significance Of Christ’s Birth “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born… She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in the manger…” (Luke 2:6-7) The irony of the most important event in history taking place in a stable should not be lost. There are some significances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Life Worth?

Contributed by Wade Lewis on Jan 6, 2004

This sermon asks believers to take stock of the value of their lives in relation to the coming judgement of believers when Christ returns.

TEXT: II Corinthians 5:9-10 TITLE: What is your life worth? Theme: The believer’s final reckoning with the Lord. Proposition: Even though the believers security is final upon death, our lives will still be judged at the judgment seat of Christ. Interrogative: How much would Christ say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Working The Worth Back Into Worship

Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011

This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The true worth of any ministry is discovered not in manufactured results, but in faithful service to the Lord.

CONTINUING THE WORK OF CHRIST. Mark 6:1-13. The true worth of any ministry is discovered not in manufactured ‘results,’ but in faithful service to the Lord. Your quiet word to a friend in time of need or perplexity may be just as valuable - if not more so - as the clarion call of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Something Worth Boasting About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2004

How are we to boast about our faith?

Galatians 6:14 “Something Worth Boasting About” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As human beings, we are all pretty good at boasting. “Look what I did?” “See what I can do.” “Mine is better than yours.” These ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: United Methodist

"What Is Your Word Worth?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Some say truth is realitive...but, Jesus didn’t think so. Just what is truth suppose to mean for a Christ-follower?

“What Is Your Word Worth?” Matthew 5:33-37 Daniel Webster once wrote, “There is nothing so powerful as truth – and often, nothing so strange.” Perhaps he had an understanding into the insight that Jesus had about both the need for truth and the difficulty in attaining it. So far in this message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational