Sermons on pettiness: showing 316-330 of 2,212

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Look Any Further...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 19, 2011

On how , we ought not to miss out on the OBVIOUS during Christmas Season

Do not look any further… I agree it is time Christmas “message” time folks! But firstly how about having a round of Quiz? Which is your favorite Tintin comic? Do I hear the answers…Tintin in Tibet, Crab with the Golden claws etc etc. Some would even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: *other

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Of Tintin And Christmas!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2012

What has Tintin to do with Christmas....all this and more in the sermon below, which goes on the assumption that readers (atleast most of them) are familiar with the universally popular Tintin comics.

Of Tintin and Christmas!!! I agree it is time Christmas "message" time folks! But firstly how about having a round of Quiz? Which is your favorite Tintin comic? Do I hear the answers...Tintin in Tibet, Crab with the Golden claws etc etc. Some would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: *other

The Ascension And Mothers Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2013

We can learn much about our faith from the justaposition of the Ascension feast, Mothers' Day and First Communion.

Ascension Solemnity 2013 Mother’s Day–First Communion On those Saturdays when I have the privilege of baptizing young children into Christ, I give a blessing to the mothers of those young ones. It begins “God the Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

The Honour Of Second Place

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 17, 2017

In life there are those who seem to be born leaders but leaders need the essential support of others and appear to take 2nd place. The disciple of Jesus, Andrew shows us very clearly that there is Honour in taking Second Place.

I’m sure in the past you have either applied for a job or some position and you attended an interview panel or selection board. Well picture the disciples before such an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' closest associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

A Case Against Wicked Character Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2015

This passage deals with a number of sins that are practiced at least to a minor degree in our society today. Most of these sins that Paul mentions are socially acceptable. Yet God pulls no punches.

Tonight’s passage deals with a number of sins that are practiced at least to a minor degree in our society today. Most of these sins that Paul mentions are socially acceptable. Yet God pulls no punches. No church membership, no religion, no profession, no good works, nothing can save a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

If you knew you had only 30 days left to live, what would you change?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is imperative (not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1, Philippians 3:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 12 Living in Light of The Resurrection Colossians 3:1-11 David Taylor April 5, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 12 Living in Light of The Resurrection Colossians 3:1-11 Every Easter the church celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave two thousand years ago. Today we do so by considering, “Living in Light of the Resurrection.” I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tale Of Two Buts

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Everybody’s got a but! We all have a list of reasons why we don’t do what the Bible says we should do or why we won’t follow the Lord. Salvation provides a turning point where we can leave the buts of excuses and regret behind!

Objection, Your Honor! Intro: I’d like to give a quick English refresher. In the English language we have what are known as coordinating conjunctions which join words or phrases together. The acrostic FANBOYS is one way to remember them: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So. Coordinating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rebuilding Successfully Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Nehemiah shows us how to rebuild successfully.

Series: Rebuilding [#4] REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction: Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. With that understanding, we need to start rebuilding. It’s time to put action to all of the planning and praying. To rebuild successfully… 1. You need ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus -From Golgotha To The Grave (For Now) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

The Lord Jesus is in His last moments of agony and pain, both physically and spiritually as He completes His mission of redemption for fallen humanity. It looked on the surface, however, like a victory for his enemies and the devil as He died and was placed in a borrowed tomb, or so it would seem.

(Adapted from an outline by Mark A. Copeland) Following a night and morning of torture, ridicule, and mockery, Jesus was taken away to be crucified (Mark 14:53-15:25). For six long, horrendous, cruel hours He hung on the cross, and to add insult to injury, He heard the continuing mockery ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:50, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Greatest Person In This Church?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

A close look at what Jesus considered greatness.

Who is the Greatest? Who is the greatest person in this church? That should be an easy question to answer if we use our culture’s criteria of greatness. In our society greatness is decided with three measuring rods: • Money • Beauty and • Brains All we would need to do is submit our financial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Anglican