Sermons on presents: showing 226-240 of 75,598

Birthday Of The Church: Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016

The early church was born on this day and it fueled them to go out and conquer the world. It energized their Christian lives. It was a significant event that changed everyone. Let’s take a look at Pentecost Past, Pentecost Present, and Pentecost Future

“Birthday of the Church: Past, Present, and Future” Acts 2:1-13 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… Most Expensive Birthday Parties (http://www.lolwot.com/20-of-the-most-expensive-and-craziest-celebrity-birthday-parties-ever/) Birthdays are a time of celebration. For most of us birthdays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Present Help From A Future Hope Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message continues thoughts regarding the inheritance factor in our discussion of being kingdom kids. This is the first of 13 messages exploring how an understanding of future hope aids our walk today.

“Present Help from a Future Hope” Pt 1 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD Remember – you’re not home yet. B. FUTURE INHERITANCE Remember – He who has the Son gets it all and the best is yet to come. C. INTERMEDIATE HOME Remember – Absent from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness

“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seek His Presence, Not His Presents

Contributed by Joel Jacob on May 14, 2019

Why do we seek God? Is it the presence of the Almighty or the little presents he gives us? Are our priorities straight?

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there was a boy named Francis. His birthday was approaching, and his father called him aside and asked him, You’re birthday is approaching and what if I threw a birthday party and just cut one cake and everyone went home? How many of your friends do you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Present Your Vessel In Sanctification And Honour

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 20, 2020

Sanctification can be defined as making something or someone holy, setting apart as sacred, purify and be free from sin.

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Presents Did You Get?

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 28, 2020

The Magi gave gifts to Jesus. Why were they important? What does it mean for gifts that we give? Are we giving to God?

What Presents Did You Get? Matthew 2:1-12 December 27, 2020 So what did you get for Christmas this year? Did you get everything that was on your list? Maybe you are like our family and you still have presents to unwrap yet as you haven’t been able to get together with family. Here are some last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Friends

The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018

Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021

This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:15-27, Revelation 21:16, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Of This Present Age!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2021

We must remember, in every situation, God knows how to sustain us and take care of us. The Prosperity Message causes some to desire prosperity at any cost. There are some things that cost too much.

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Ps 106:1 “Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-15, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 78:18-21, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting The Gospel From The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 31, 2015

The truthfulness of Christianity is made unbreakable because of Old Testament prophecy.

How do you present the Gospel to someone who places Christianity as one of many religious options? Such a person might be an agnostic, a secular humanist, a Jewish friend, or a person practicing any number of religious beliefs. We see our faith very differently from the way others see it. From ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.

Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist