Sermons on pass on the torch: showing 451-465 of 70,008

God's Job Description For Us

Contributed by Clive Pooley on Oct 1, 2007

True prosperity flows from God’s presence - the Blessing is received then passed on blessing others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING As we continue in our series - God’s Wonderful World - we look this week at God’s Job Description for us. Now as you heard the passage you may have thought I was going to major on the notion of stewardship - looking after the planet - which is quite right and proper - but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2003

A sermon on Bartimaeus, focusing on the importance of responding while Jesus is passing by....don’t wait.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: Strike While the Iron Is Hot Text: Mark 10:46-52 Introduction 1. There is an old proverb: "Strike while the iron is hot". A. That proverb basically has the meaning that when the time is right... i. you had better act... ii. or you will miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Delay Another Day Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

This sermon presents keys on overcoming procrastination. The time is now to see your dreams come to pass!

A key to personal success we would like to introduce is understanding and overcoming Proscratination. Objective: To clearly define proscratination and have you can overcome it in achieving the success you were destined for in this life. Proverbs 14:23-24 – In all labor there is profit, But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Through Then In

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 17, 2013

Jesus Christ is the door by which pass through. Then in His presence we live as unto Him.

Quotes: “Happiness is a direction, not a destination.” -Unknown “Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” -Bill Cosby “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “The difference between ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can God Change His Mind? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 1, 2012

If God sovereignly ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, is it possible for Him to 'change His mind'?

CAN GOD CHANGE HIS IMMUTABLE ORDINATIONS? Over the course of the last five weeks we have spent much time considering the providence of God, and how He has ordained whatsoever shall come to pass and more importantly that He has immutably ordained whatsoever shall come to pass. With that in mind we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Aged Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2014

An 85 year old Christian lady passed unexpectedly. She wanted a celebration for her life.

Welcome and Scripture Reading Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Judgment

Contributed by Frankie Melton on May 12, 2017

The final judgment of all humanity. Sin is revealed and judged. Sentenced is passed by the great Judge of all.

“The Great White Throne” Revelation 21:11-15 Introduction C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Screwtape Letters, “There is a legend about Satan and his imps planning their strategy for attacking the world that’s hearing the message of salvation. One of the demons says, “I’ve got the plan, master. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Mourning

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2019

Some lessons from grief in the wake of the first anniversary of my wife's passing.

1. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022

Pastor John teaching on how people pass from death onto life by believing in Jesus

Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 CCCAG, January 30th, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (God is not dead video) Today we are continuing our Ephesians series. That video we just watched from the movie God’s Not Dead is a very graphic description of the state of those who reject God. One of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 104:4, Luke 12:49

Judging Others

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 6, 2013

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Romans 2:1 (NIV)

I. Today's message will be discussing judging others. a. Do you like when other people judge you, just off what they have heard about you? b. How would you feel if people judged you everyday? c. Have you ever judged anybody and were wrong about your judgement? II. What rights do you have to judge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: *other

Lesson 9. Repudiation Of The Divine Source (James 1:13, Kjv) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The focus of the chapter turns from trials to temptation. A temptation is an opportunity to accomplish a good thing in a wrong way, out of the will of God. Is it wrong to want to pass an algebra exam? Of course not, but if you must cheat to pass it, then you have sinned.

0020Tom Lowe 1/25/2021 Jesus Cares Lesson 9. Repudiation of the divine source (James 1:13, KJV) TEXT (James 1:13, KJV) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: INTRODUCTION The focus of the chapter turns ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Law

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2024

How important is the Law: Jesus said, Matthew 5:18, “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”

The Title: The Purpose of the Law Scripture: Matthew 5:18, Romans: 7-12 Reason for this sermon: Twice I have lead Bible studies through the 613 laws in the Pentateuch. It was amazing. The people “ate the studies up” for much of what Jesus said came directly from the Law. The studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18