Sermons on persuasive: showing 706-720 of 2,695

The Church In The World Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006

The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

“The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Understanding Miracles. Part 2b Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

General principles for understanding miracles with much Biblical support.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2B Principle #7. Physical miracles may occur at any time. Nevertheless the manifestation of physical miracles as signs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Raulerson on Feb 14, 2007

God’s grace is sufficient to help through any thorns or circumstances of life.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:9 John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace(charis anti charios” grace against grace). John writes that through Jesus Christ we have received of His fullness and grace for grace. This would be better translated as “grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me, O God

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 27, 2008

We must have a spiritual diagnostic check done frequently!

Search me, O God "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psa.139:23-24) Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The Gospel

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 5, 2008

Compare and contrast Law and Grace

THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL Text: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 Intro: Paul is showing the superiority of the new covenant over the old covenant. Many people refuse to be used by God because they think of themselves as "not ready." But in a sense, we are never ready or worthy. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gluing Fruit ~ Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Faithfulness is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. It is the one fruit that we give to God, whereas the others are from the

Opening illustration: Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow, Believe, Obey Real Evangelism 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

What is it to truly believe in Jesus Christ to save me?

Follow, Believe And Obey; Real Evangelism Part 2 John 16-17 Intro: 2 Weeks Ago We Started A Series On What It Means To Share Your Faith With Other People. Share Follow – Believe – Obey This Morning I Want To Show You Some Things About The Second Step, Believe. First We Need To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Want My Name Back

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 28, 2011

Ask the world what they think of Jesus and they will say: good teacher, gentle man, loving person etc. Ask them what they think of Christians and they will say: mean spirited, angry, bigoted. God says, "I want My name back!"

"I want My name Back" The title of my message is: "I want My name Back." There are things we can learn from the business world, that apply themselves to the church. I went to a 4 year Bible college, of which there are very few remaining. After having been in the ministry many years now, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bold In Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Giving Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 21, 2010

Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life

BREAKTHROUGH GIVING Text: Acts 20:36 Definition: Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life.” The Three Spiritual Laws: They guide you into breakthrough ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Said Pt5 "Be Clothed" Don't Go Out Naked Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 27, 2009

Naked Christians scare people, Christians clothed scare demons. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Jesus said: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Matthew 10:16 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20: 21 Jesus Said; "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Value Of God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 26, 2005

We really need to consider the true value that the word of God has on our lives

The Value of God Scripture Reference: Acts 3:1-6 (KJV) Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boldly Going #2 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

BOLDLY GOING ACTS 1:8 LAST WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT THE WHO AND WHY OF MISSIONS. WE LEARNED THAT ALL OF US ARE MISSIONARIES AND THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF BEING ON MISSION FOR CHRIST. THIS MORNING, I WANT US TO LEARN ABOUT THE “WHERE OF MISSIONS. TAKE YOUR COPY OF GOD’S WORD AND TURN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

renew your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Faith is fully invested in that which is only hoped for. Faith believes what it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal