Sermons on phyllis martin: showing 76-90 of 9,990

It's All About You Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008

The first sermon in the hymn-writers series focuses on Isaac Watts and also Martin Luther as writers of a new kind of church music.

Isaac Watts: 1674-1748 "It’s All About You, Jesus" CHCC: June 22, 2008 INTRODUCTION: We just finished a series of sermons from the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Every few chapters in both books you see a long list with the names of the exiles who returned to rebuild Jerusalem. I noticed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-3, Psalm 149:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 2, 2010

Martin Luther King Birthday 1989: Solomon began with promise, but lost his identity and squandered his gifts. African-Americans and the church must recommit to solid teaching, to evangelizing, and to fighting the scourge of drugs, lest we waste a whole

There is a kind of presumptuousness involved when a white preacher stands to offer any words on this the anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther King. It is audacious indeed, as Janice Williams pointed out when she was teaching our foreign mission study on South Africa about a month ago, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Aints To Saints Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024

The book of Romans is known for the famous “Romans Road” to salvation – to life by the Spirit off God – to the One who can take an “aint” and make them a “saint.”

Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Pains Are Worth It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2024

Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.

10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reformation Angel Still Flutters Its Wings Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Martin Luther was an angel in the wide sense of the word: a messenger. God sends faithful messengers to his church of every age. The Reformation continues!

Reformation Sunday Revelation 14:6-7 Complete strangers have come up to us in the mall or at the supermarket, taken a look at our baby daughter Alethia, and have said something like, “Oooh, isn’t she just an angel!” What do they mean when they say that? In what ways is she like an angel? I guess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

The War Against Terror

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 1, 2001

Reformation Sunday 2001--Some of Martin Luther’s Biblical insights on the "war against the Turk" are amazingly fitting for our own situation!

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Jeremiah 18:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cause Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 20, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. found a cause worth dying for. It was the cause of Christ in taking a stand for justice and liberty for all.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A Cause Worth Dying For By Rev. Greg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Luther's 95 Theses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ, challenges false teachings in the church, and encourages a fervent, faith-filled life inspired by Martin Luther.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Welcome to this sacred assembly where we gather to seek the face of God, to learn from His word, and to grow in our faith. Isn't it a blessing to be here, to be part of this loving community, to be alive and breathing in the grace of God? Indeed, it is. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Topics: Justification, Faith

Justification Controversy

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

We will look at the Justification controversy beginning with Martin Luther and look into some things that are held up by the opposition as given by J.D.G. Dunn.

Justification Controversy New Testament Synthesis By: Bruce Landry I. What is the Controversy over Justification Page 1 II. The Biblical Texts of this Controversy Page 5 III. Conclusion Page ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Dream Today?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jan 23, 2002

This sermon challenges us to dream to be all God wants us to be and do. We look at the life and dreams of Joseph and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Do You Have A Dream Today? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaves Either Way...

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How Sinners Become Saints

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 8, 2010

Based on Martin Luther's teaching 'simul iustus et peccator' how every sinner, that is every human being, can become a saint, now and forever.

Romans 5: 1-11 Simul Iustus et Peccator In the Christian Church calendar, which many churches use, there are Seasons such as Advent, and special days such as Christmas Day. One of the special days that has been observed for well over 1,000 years is ‘All Saints’ Day’, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Most Certainly True

Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 19, 2014

Man things have changed in the last 200 years, some for the better and some for the worse, but the Gospel message remains the same. What was 'most certainly true' for the first Christians should be the same for churches and preachers of the Word today.

Matthew 28 verses 16 - 20 Romans 10 verses 5 -15 We are the heirs or the spiritual descendents of the eleven disciples or apostles, who witnessed Jesus' death and His resurrection, and spent over 5 weeks with Him before He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational