Sermons on posterity: showing 91-105 of 1,778

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the life of Ahithophel and what happened when he refused to forgive David

Notice four things about Ahithophel’s life and his unforgiving spirit... 1. His GREATNESS (16:23) A. He was great because of his position. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 B. He was great because of his posterity. Son: Eliam (one of David’s mighty men) Granddaughter: Bathsheba (future ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

The Truth Will Set You Free ( JOHN 8:31-34) TEXT: ( JOHN 8:31-34) 31 Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered, “We are Abraham’s children! We have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumph In Trouble Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Triumph in Trouble

Psalm 3 Triumph in Trouble 1. David's Conflict for Prayer - 1,2 i. The Hurt of His Son - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 15, 2004

To encourage believer to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words

Taming the Tongue James 3:3-12 Purpose Statement: To encourage believers to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words Our Scripture today is basically about gossip and the damage that it does. There is an old saying that says “Sticks and stones may break my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010

Funeral message for Thelma Harper Brown, who exhibited extraordinary patience during a long decline.

What must it feel like to spend every day waiting? Just waiting. Not going anywhere, not keeping appointments, not concerned about a schedule, but just waiting. Waiting through interminable days and dark nights; waiting to be fed, to be turned, to be spoken to. What must it feel like just to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Baptist

Five Loaves And Two Fishes, Feeding 5000, Why?

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Mar 20, 2022

Jesus performs another miracle. He has performed so many but why this one and for whom was it intended?

Five small barley loaves and two small fish, and 5000 plus hungry mouths to feed! This is nothing for our God who is without limits! Our text today gives a picture of a man that performs a miracle that is impossible in human eyes, that is until you factor in the man and His Father, in whom nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Isaac the promised child is born which causes strife between Hagar and Sarah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 21 Isaac is born, is circumcised and weaned. At Sarah's request Hagar is driven out; to whom, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Of The Shut Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009

We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wired For The Kingdom Of Light? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2011

God lit up the night with angels to celebrate Christ’s birthday. We can light up the world when we do the same... but are we wired to do that? (Uses a famous sycronized home light display as the opening and closing of the sermon).

Open with youtube video of Christmas lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44d2IzCrKo (beautiful synchronized Christmas light display featuring “Carol of the bells”) APPLY: The light show you just saw was put together by the Holdmans of Pleasant Grove, Utah. For the past few years 1000s of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Generational Curses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 16, 2016

To show that GOD is magnified when His people prospers that's why He has broken the generational curses and replaced it with generational blessings.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you die of generational sickness? No. GOD will pass thru me, generational blessings from Abraham. Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified Bible) But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

God is not wobbly and shaky like many people in this world, He is our Rock. HE IS OUR ETERNAL GOD!

ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Genesis 21: Covenant with Abimelech 22 Now it came about at that time that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do; 23 now therefore, swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD I. (:1-3) WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS ENTHRONEMENT IN HIS ROYAL CITY A. Call to Worship "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised" B. City of God’s Enthronement "the city of our God" "His holy mountain" "Mount Zion in the far north" "beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rock Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE

BIG IDEA: THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE I. (:1-4) PRAYER FOR REFUGE CONNECTS THE FAINT-HEARTED WITH THEIR TOWER OF STRENGTH A. (:1) Prayer Seeks an Audience with God "Hear my cry, O God" "Give heed to my prayer" B. (:2a) God is Never Out of Range of Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD

BIG IDEA: BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD (:1) DECLARATION: “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.” A. Promise – Abundant Blessing B. Recipients - “everyone who fears the Lord” - “Who walks in His ways” I. (:2) PERSONAL BLESSINGS A. Fruitful Labor “When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Jeopardy (Reject 3) Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

The third of a 3 part series "What Can I Learn From A Reject?"

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness