Sermons on possessive: showing 136-150 of 40,839

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Yet Exceeding Wise Part 4 Spider Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 10, 2018

Now it's time to study from the life of the spider. The Bible says that the spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

THE SPIDER Proverbs 30:25-28 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise. The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The locusts have no king, yet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:25-28

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Mastering Our Money

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Either we master our money or it masters us

Steps to Mastering Our Money Luke 16:1-13 October 23, 2008 Morning Message Over the past few weeks, we have seen a dramatic shift in our financial and economic stability. The stock markets are down, the outlook is not promising and the bailout seems to have failed. People are angry with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Alternatives To Money Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 20, 2009

Money is not the solution to our lack of significance, purpose, joy, or love.

Intro: This morning I want to suggest something extremely radical, subversive, and even confrontational. It is a message our culture does not want you to hear. And although I won’t get arrested, and probably even won’t upset you by saying it because “on the surface” it will sound reasonable, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deviled Ham Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The conversion of someone who couldn't understand anything

Deviled ham Mark 5:1-20 Every night for years this lady thought she heard a burglar downstairs and she would get her husband out of bed at least once a week to go down stairs and make sure everything was alright. Sure enough, one day she thought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Cup Runs Over Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment.

A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John 10:11). c. Transforms. “He restoreth my soul” (Ps. 23:3). d. Care. “Calleth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of Greed Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 24, 2019

The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019

The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019 Series #39 Text: Luke 12:13-21 Intro We are continuing our ongoing series and focus on “Encountering Jesus” …through the Gospel of Luke. And this Fall we encounter Jesus engaging us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tombs And Chains

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Introduction: This passage of scripture that I will be preaching from is surrounded by situations that seem to be impossible to deal with.

And they are impossible as for as man is concerned. For example, in Mark chapters 4 and 5, we read of situations that only the Lord Jesus could deal with. • In Mark 4:38, Jesus and His disciples were sailing on the Sea of Galilee when a tremendous storm overwhelmed their boat. The storm was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The World

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Some of us are lost in a sea of material things, and bills, and debt, feeling like we’re drowning and that the very life is being sucked right out of us. In order to have abundant life, we must seek life in Jesus instead of life in the world.

Eddie Rickenbacker was America’s most famous army aviator during World War I. During World War II he was appointed special consultant to Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson; and it was Rickenbacker’s task to inspect the various aspects of war. During one tour in 1942, Eddie and seven companions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

What God Says Of Believers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2021

What we have in Christ you can't by with money its all free.

What God says of believers ‘YE ARE , 1. Ye are of Purification 1st Corinthians 6:11And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.: 2. ye are of Sanctification 6:11 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Three P's Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 23, 2020

If I were to ask you to tell me “the three P’s” that prevent you from taking a do over or returning to God, most of you cannot tell me what they are. These three “P’s” are the ones every Christian should remember.

Introduction This week I want to talk about the three P’s that might be preventing you from taking a do-over or returning to God. We are told in Hosea 14:1 Return, O Israel to your Lord your God. And as I told you in past sermons in this series, you can take out the name “Israel” and replace it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Game Of Thrones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who sits on the throne of your heart? Who holds the top priority in your life? Who is your idol or who do you idolize? Apparently, that is your king and god. Will you make Jesus sit on the throne?

Opening illustration: Play video “The Stool.” Introduction: A throne - a seat so magnificent that only an exalted person can occupy it. Many brave warriors have fought and died to claim such throne. It is the place of authority and sovereignty. A throne is the single most important and central ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Have Enough?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2024

Do we have enough of God to make it to Heaven?

Do I have enough? Job 42:10-17 1. It’s a question we all wonder about do I have enough to make it? • Do I have enough to retire? • Do I have enough to get through life with my health? • Do I have enough to get to heaven? 2. People in Bible who wondered do I have enough • Moses said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

I Am More Than What I Possess SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Your possessions do not define you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you today. We gather here, not as individuals defined by our earthly possessions, but as children of the Most High God, defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy. Today, we are going to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: Being Free Of Being Defined By My Wealth