Sermons on prescription: showing 151-165 of 2,207

It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

God gives grace to the humble, not the haughty.

It’s Hard to Be Humble James 4:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2019 Mac Davis recorded a song in 1980 that became an international hit called, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better looking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 15, 2020

In Wednesday's Word new series, "Let's Talk About," we’re going to be looking at some of the causes and cures for one of the number one maladies of our culture and society, and that is, stress.

Let’s Talk About “Stress” *** Watch: https://youtu.be/cQ7VJqmlpho Stress can best be described as a state of mind that causes tension and feelings of anxiety and worry that works itself out in our physical bodies and exhibit signs like hypertension, headaches, aches and pains, along with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Psalm 127:2, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus: The Most High!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 28, 2015

People live with too much stress.Jesus offers a way to deal with it. Man's ways fail.

Jesus: The Most High! Kelly Durant John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 2. When I first started out evangelizing in the 1970’s, there were a lot of drugs, oriental ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The What Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013

Honoring God with our wealth

SERIES RECAP. This is week 3 of our series on giving and just by way of recap it is good to remember where we have been so we will know where we are and anticipate where we are going with this series. • Wealth can…KEEP SOME OUT OF HEAVEN, STEAL OUR AFFECTIONS, STEAL OUR WORSHIP, and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Jewish Roots Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2021

The Lord’s Supper is rich with meaning, but best understood in its original context. We can move in that direction by looking at the Jewish Roots of this meaningful ritual.

The Jewish Roots of the Lord’s Supper (I Corinthians 10:1-5 and chapter 11:23, 26, passim) 1. A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars: The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reason For Believin' Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 19, 2013

A look at the beginning of the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed.

If you end up in hospital because of a serious ailment there are three kinds of professionals there who work together to make you better. The doctor, after diagnosing your illness, will write out a prescription. The hospital pharmacist will fill that prescription. And then a nurse will administer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007

The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ii: Love Found A Way Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians choose to follow the New Testament model of giving and sharing as practiced by first century disciples of Christ.

LOVE FOUND A WAY TO REDEEM OUR SOULS, MAKE US WHOLE, BIND US TOGETHER My doctor reminded me that it’s about time for me to undergo my wellness checkup. At our age and stage in life, it’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis, is it not, in keeping with the axiom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

The 10 Commandments

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jan 14, 2019

We need God's Word in our lives today!

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17 Several years ago, there was a lot of news about a two ton monument of a Bible that had on it the ten commandments. Chief Justice Roy Moore of Alabama allowed it to be placed there only to have a higher court remove it and to remove him as well for not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mt. Horeb Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Prescription for Depression” 1 Kings 19:1-21 Last week we looked at the challenge of Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal. We talked about the “Chains of Complacency.” We identified the chains that are keeping us bound to the launch pad of life, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Effective Prayer Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004

Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

How the Bible describes Jesus

One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their new baby. Some names are immediately dismissed because they don’t sound right. Some names are dismissed because you associate them with certain people who are weird, people you don’t like, or because the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

In these verses, God’s Word talks about the “JOY of The Lord” that we can enjoy, and what it can do for us.

The Lord gives us His JOY each day, but the devil tries to rob us of it each day. For example, he will make sure each day people will enter our life that take great delight in stripping every ounce of joy that they can extract from our life. They spare no effort: • They will drive across town if ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist