Sermons on precedent: showing 556-570 of 7,211

Christmas And The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

One of the greatest gifts that comes to us from Christmas is the cross, and all of its benefits for time and eternity. Christmas marks His coming, and the cross marks His conquering.

One of the great turning point days in the history of the Western world was June 18, 1815. Napoleon and Wellington faced each other on the battlefield for the first and last time. The history of Europe, and possibility the whole world, hung in the balance. The weight began to shift in ...read more

"Stand By That Which Is Decided" -- Part 2

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 1, 2017

This is the second of two messages about the legal principle of stares decisis, which means stand by that which is decided. This message is primarily scripture that the show how stares decisis the Bible really is.

A few weeks ago, I delivered a message that talked about a principle in the legal system that often governs the outcome of many courtroom cases. It’s called stares decisis. I gave the example of an attorney standing before the court, or judge, arguing her case. When an In the course of doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Micah 6:6-8, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Proverbs 8:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Glorified-Part 4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 11, 2023

4 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-IV—John 12:32-33(:20-36) Attention: *The God-Man Jesus, faithfully received the penalty of His Father’s judgment upon Himself, so that anyone who believes ‘can’ receive forgiveness of their personal sin! And, so that anyone who chooses, to trust Jesus as their Savior & Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 4 - Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

Joel is the most significant writer on THE DAY OF THE LORD and set the foundation for all other writers, The term "The Day of the LORD" is used frequently in the Old Testament and in a few places in the New Testament. It is God's judgment in the Tribulation, a very dreadful time,

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 4 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:25-27, Acts 2:16-20, Matthew 24:29-30, Obadiah 1:17, Matthew 24:23, Joel 3:11-16, Revelation 16:13-14, Joel 3:9-10, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 14:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

What are the main schools of thought about the Rapture and why can only one of them be correct? We also will take a look at Matthew 24 and 1Corinthians 15 for the start of "There is Order in the Rapture."

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 3 OF 4 Part 2 considered the Christian’s glorious hope the bible calls “the blessed hope” and the fact that the word “apostasy” in Thessalonians should be translated as “departure”. In today’s teaching on the Rapture we will begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:16-17, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Jesus' Family Values

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2024

A sermon about the Church as Family.

“Jesus’ Family Values” Mark 3:20-35 Family is a foundational concept in the Bible. The Bible begins in Genesis, not with talk about nations and tribes, but families—big families, real families. Sometimes God’s people are likened to the bride of the Bridegroom and our infidelities are compared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

The world needs us to be stronger than ever.

Acts 6:7-10, 7:46-60 Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day Here we see a man of God set up in His work serving God. He stood and preached, witnessed, was a defender of the faith, even to the point of death Some would say, "what a pastor", "he was a great evangelist", "If he lived today he would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-10, Acts 7:46-60

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Of Our Firstfruits

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 11, 2001

God presents His Church to the world as His firstfruits and He wants us to present Him with our firstfruits.

Giving of our First Fruit James 1:16-18 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing God Through The Eyes Of People

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Each person who follows God has their own vision of who He is as they see Him with their own eyes and filters.

When Adoniram Judson graduated from college and seminary he received a call from a fashionable chuch in Boston to become its assistant pastor. Everyone congradualated him. His mother and sister rejoiced that he could live at home with them and do his life work, but Judson shook his head. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "D" Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on May 30, 2002

A sermon series on discipleship. Three requirments of discipleship.

What It Means To Follow Jesus: The “D” Word Luke 14:26-33 Introduction: • It seems like to me that following Jesus or expressing interest in spiritual things has become somewhat of a fad. • Through advances in technology even church has become an entertaining place to be. • Many churches have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Corporate Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from thei

1. Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from their heavenly Father. They were all mindful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing What He Asks Of Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2007

A short but challenging homily. The disciples were sent to go and get a donkey for Jesus. How do we respond when Jesus asks things of us?

I have some Christian friends who were convinced about 2 years ago that God was asking them to buy their local pub and to continue to run it as a pub with food and alcohol being served. (At this point those of you who are anti alcohol – for whatever reason - may already be feeling sceptical, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

basic teaching on Pentecost

II. Baptism in the Holy Spirit a. it was a declaration of John the Baptist about Christ—Matt. 3:11- Jesus would baptize people in the Holy Spirit and with fire. It isn’t the baptism of the H.S. but in the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the one who is baptizing. b. It is the promise of the Father—Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Home

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 9, 2006

This is our homcoming service, and I thought this was very appropiate time to talk about our eternal home!

Going Home Text: Revelation 22:1-5 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God