Sermons on Philip Yancey: showing 241-255 of 8,627

Lord Deliver Me, I Hate What I See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Struggles in a Kingdom Marriage are not just physical but spiritual, and we can overcome them through the Lord's deliverance and the power of transformation in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive deep into a sometimes tricky but always rewarding topic: The struggle of a Kingdom Marriage. But not just the struggle, folks, we're also going to explore the Lord's Deliverance and the Power of Transformation. As we go on this journey, let's take to ...read more

Topics: Kingdom, Marriages

Grace Over Grumbling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's extravagant generosity and grace, the dangers of grumbling, and the joy of living in His grace, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! I trust you're all doing well today. We are here to dig into God's Word and unpack a profound truth from the Gospel of Matthew. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Today's sermon is about God's extravagant generosity, the danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, All

When God Breaks His Own Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness and grace, symbolized through Hosea's marriage to Gomer, and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the prophetic book of Hosea, specifically Hosea 1:1-3, and explore God's command, the symbolism of Gomer, God's forgiveness, and the saving grace of His unconditional love. We'll be reminded, as the great Christian author, Philip Yancey, once said, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Topics: Love, Forgiveness, Grace

The Problem Of Guilt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the concept of guilt, remorse, and repentance, emphasizing that recognizing our sins and repenting is the doorway to God's grace and forgiveness.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that is familiar to us all - the problem of guilt, and how it leads us to recognize remorse and repentance. We'll also touch on how we can understand reprieve and repentance in our journey as followers of Christ. In the words ...read more

Topics: Dealing With Guilt

Mercy At Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the depth of God's mercy and grace, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the gifts of salvation, freedom, and authority that God offers to us.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are turning to the book of Luke, diving into a story that beautifully illustrates God's mercy, our salvation, and the freedom and authority we have in Christ. This is the story of the Prodigal Son, a story that's not just about a wayward boy but about a loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Topics: Mercy

Beauty From Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Esther, emphasizing her faith, sacrifice, and God's divine providence, and to inspire us to emulate her courage and trust in God's plan.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to delve into the rich narrative of the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4. This passage is a powerful testament to the strength of faith, the call to sacrifice, and God's ultimate provision. As we turn to this text, let's remember the ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

The Problem Of Injustice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the issue of perceived injustice in the world, reminding believers that even in the face of adversity and unfairness, God's justice prevails and His grace reaches us in our lowest moments.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive into one of those tough topics we all face from time to time. You know, those days when the world just doesn't seem fair? When it feels like the bad guys are winning and we’re left asking, ‘Why, Lord, why?’ We're gonna tackle this head-on, looking at ...read more

Topics: Believers, Unbelievers, Mad At God

Freedom From Legalism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Understand and appreciate the freedom and love we receive from God's grace, as explained in Paul's letter to the Galatians, rather than complicating it with legalism and rules.

Good morning, Church Family! You know, we have a tendency to complicate things that are simple. We can even turn the beautiful gift of God’s grace into a frustrating set of rules and regulations. But let’s remind ourselves of what Philip Yancey once said: “Grace means there is nothing we can do to ...read more

Topics: Frustration, Freedom

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011

If we want to love life, we must love people.

The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Speaking Of The Devil

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 20, 2008

The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one. (Matthew 13:37-38)

Speaking of the devil ... There was a young seminarian who was taking an oral examination for his ordination process. During the questioning, one of the examiners asked him if he believed in a personal devil. "No," he replied, "I do not believe in the devil." Hearing this, the examiners began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Does God Have Our Best? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon emphasizes understanding God's expectations, striving for faithfulness over perfection, and recognizing the boundless nature of God's grace.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see each one of you here today. I'm excited because we're going to be talking about something that I believe is really important for all of us as followers of Christ. There's a quote from Philip Yancey that really struck me and I want to share it with you. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

Topics: Being The Best, Not Perfect

God's Pursuing Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 22, 2007

Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you.

Big Idea: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is PURSUING you. Max Lucado: “You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” Philip Yancey: “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Need A Do-Over?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005

Since God is full of grace, life do-overs are possible. Humility is the only pre-requisite.

INTRO: There have been a few times in my life where I’ve wanted a do-over. • The time I wrote an “anonymous” love note to a girl in junior high, only to have her figure it out and tell one of my worst enemies. • The time I locked my knees in my wedding ceremony and almost fainted. • The time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul-Lift

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008

Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Meet And Greet Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016

In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ