Sermons on piety: showing 286-300 of 2,067

The Beauty Of Hope: Just A Peek Into Its Power

Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017

Looking at Happiness, Optimism, Patience, and Expectation--Some characteristics of HOPE

The Beauty of Hope: Just a peek into its power By Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. That we are facing difficult times in these United States there is no doubt. Newspapers and news programs greet us with stories of an economy brought to its knees by greed and mismanagement. The worries of those who can no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:24-25

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Psalm 103 is a beautiful psalm of promise and hope

Bless the Lord Psalms 103 Psalms 103:1-5 (New King James Version) Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherds And Sheep Interrupted Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ.. IN this sermon we see when God wanted to announce the birth of His son, he went to the lowest of the low, reminding us that Go

Shepherds and Sheep Interrupted Luke 2:8-20 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Scriptures about the birth of Jesus which we don’t get to very often. The first three have been the stories after the birth of Christ but today we come to our first story before the birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

What He Said About Spiritual Pride Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2019

In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds... he compares their hearts.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds… he compares their attitudes. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled an those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acquired Thru Faith-7(:3a)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2024

7 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-VII—2Peter 1:3a(:1-4) Attention: -A Costco membership-: •Requires a once yearly financial commitment. •Requires a surrender of personal information that is scrutinized. “Membership is available to all qualifying individuals 16 years of age & over.” “Costco reserves the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022

Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Topics: Delighting In Jesus

Blessings Lost

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

The penalty of envy and the blessings lost because of it

Paul is here preaching in Antioch of Pisidia and his theme being “Justified by Faith.” Often times we get uneasy when we see new and different things going on in the church but most of the time these uneasy feelings cause us to loose God’s blessings and bestow them upon someone else or another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consequences For Spiritual Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving

1. Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving all the money to God while keeping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Worthy To Be Considered?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 14, 2008

This message deals with the fact this it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use.

ARE YOU WORTHY TO BE CONSIDERED? JOB 1:8 Is there anybody in here that knows it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use…? He doesn’t have to use anybody… He can use ‘stuff’ to bring Him Glory… But it’s an honor to be considered worthy for God’s use… Job is considered ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008

The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010

Second message in series exploring the first two Beatitudes - "poor in spirit" & "those who mourn".

A Declaration of Dependence • Matthew 5:3-4 • January 16-17 Opening: Quote the Declaration of Independence… We are a country of independence, aren’t we? It's more than a document by our founding fathers... independence is a way of the American life. Think about it... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Resurrection - Following Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 5, 2009

Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. Follow Me to LIFE and Tell others.

2009.04.19.CHRIST’S RESURRECTION-Following Him Another look at the message of Easter William Akehurst, BA HSWC Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational