Sermons on Philip Yancey: showing 766-780 of 8,628

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Next Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

Sometimes God uses trials to get us to take the next step.

Taking The Next Step Text: Acts 8:1-25 Introduction 1. Video Clip 2. We are continuing our exploration of the book of Acts and the TV series A.D. today. A prevailing theme in Acts, which is clear in A.D. and mirrors our own lives to a somewhat lesser degree, is the trials and tribulations that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2011

If we want complete absolution for our sins and full recovery from our failures, then we must bow before Jesus as our Sovereign Lord, believe in Him who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then we can benefit from his victory and success.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope’s name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Extraordinary Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002

This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Be With You Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 20, 2007

Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4. Looks at the Biblical assurance that God is always with us. Key text: Isaiah 43:2

“I Will Be With You” Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4 – Loneliness Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 Psalms 38:11 (NLT) 11 My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance. Psalms 88:18 (NLT) 18 You have taken away my companions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Plumbed To The Depths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 21, 2006

A frank look at sexuality, spirituality, faithfulness, and adultery.

Plumbed to the Depths Life After the Wedding, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 19, 2006 David Flowers I want to talk to you today about something that affects adults from every background, every religion, every ethnicity, every moral stripe. I want to talk to you today about a tragedy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Amazing Grace: Ministering To Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007

Those who ministered to us to bring us the ultimate message of hope: 1) the Old Testament prophets who studied it, 2) the Holy Spirit who inspired it, 3) the New Testament apostles who preached it, and 4) the angels who examined it.

(Introduction Source: http://www.amazinggracemovie.com) Born into a captain’s family who traded at the East India Company, John Newton (July 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807) embarked on sea voyages at the young age of 11. He soon entered the prosperous slave trade until he nearly died on a voyage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006

Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Lepers Series

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

Everything I have can be traced back to an opportunity or an event that I never could have orchestrated or created; every good thing I have going on in my life finds its source in a gift of God’s grace

Beginning a few Wednesday nights ago and for the next several weeks, we’re talking about the issue of Grace. And as I said last time, the way we define grace is that “Grace is getting a gift you don’t deserve.” Now mercy is when we don’t get a punishment we do deserve; but grace is getting a gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherding The Suffering

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2005

Shepherds are to help the church remain faithful to the Lord when suffering.

Title: Shepherd the Suffering Truth: Shepherds are to help the church to remain faithful to the Lord when suffering. Aim: I want to encourage pastors and the church to live in a way that helps those who suffer. Life ?: How do church leaders help others to remain faithful to the Lord when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Husband And Not Lose Your Mind Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 21, 2011

Part five in the study on 1 Peter.

HOME, SWEET HOME 1 Peter 3:1-7 Hope for the Home "HOW TO LOVE YOUR HUSBAND AND NOT LOSE YOUR MIND" INTRODUCTION: There have been a lot of funny things told about marriage. For example, men if you want to know how NOT to have an argument with your wife, then take note of this guys example, Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Your Family Media Intake Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

To help the audience to leave with a heightened awareness of the way their homes are impacted by the media and to take aggressive action to prevent them from harming their homes

Philippians 4:8 I want you to be aware that a little dwarfed man who was running a scam here locally was recently caught by police. He was pretending to be a channeller, a spirit medium – someone who can communicate with the dead – and he was scamming people. So, they put him in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2013

Easter describes for us the power of love and that love is an “Amazing love” that astounds all who become recipients of it!

Series: Amazed? Sermon 1: Amazing Savior! - Palm Sunday Sermon 2: Amazing Grace! – Good Friday Sermon 3: Amazing Love! – Easter Sunday Video Clip: From Amazing Love --- http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WDZLD7NX Main Scripture Texts: Hosea 1:2-3; 3:1-3; 9:1; 14: 1-2:9 John ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Slow Fade Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

“The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist