Sermons on priestly vocations: showing 511-525 of 4,901

Baptism Of Our Lord B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 9, 2003

Out of chaos comes the words, "You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased."

Baptism of Our Lord B 12 January 2003 Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5 Rev. Roger Haugen The Genesis reading is one of my favourites. You get a sense of this wonderful, foreboding mass of moving water. This is the little Hebrew I still remember. Verse 2 “the earth was a formless void and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-14, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Studies In The Minor Prophets Zechariah Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The first group of exiles were led by Zerubbabel - Ezra 2:1-2 c

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Zechariah - I Am Zealous For Zion (1:1-3:10) INTRODUCTION 1. Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020

God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Shall Follow Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2022

Psalm 23:6, ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.’ The confession of David could be our desire. We would like to have these two divine blessings in our life. But we struggle to have them.

Psalm 23:6 - “Shall follow me” Happy New month to all of you. The Lord is good and his love never ends. While I was praying for this new month’s service, these words were brought to my mind by the Holy Spirit from Psalm 23:6, ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Methodist

Worship The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of worshiping God, using the story of the Wise Men's journey to worship Jesus as a guide for our own worship.

Good morning, church! Today we're going to zero in on a narrative that's often glossed over after the Christmas season, but has so much to teach us. Our scripture today is from Matthew 2:1-12, and it tells about the Wise Men's journey to worship our King Jesus. It's a beautiful reminder of how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Worship

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence #10- Service Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

A life of excellence will be expressed by service to others.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 10 SERVICE Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: 2 Errors concerning Service A. Serve so God will love you. * (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. B. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoral Advice

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 2, 2005

As a pastor I believe with all my heart our church deserves my best effort I can give to my calling. I also know God requires my best.

A pastor once told me that he didn’t bother with preparing a message from the Lord for his church. He simply just opened up the Bible and preached wherever the pages were opened to. I thought, didn’t his church deserve better than that, and doesn’t God require more than that. Jethro in our text ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focusing On Unity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006

The difference between disagreement & harmony

Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Mission Challenge

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

The church must have a mission and a vision in order to grow and survive. This message examines what John says in 3 John.

THE CHURCH’S MISSION CHALLENGE 3 John 5-8 INTRO: The finest days of any congregation come when there is a clear vision of the church’s mission and a clear understanding of and commitment to that vision. John wrote to a fellowship of believers who struggled to determine the priority of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Love

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 18, 2002

True love begins with our love for God.

Matthew 22:37, "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." To love God with all your heart, soul, and mind is to love God with all your power. God is the supreme Being and we are to love Him supremely. Above anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

Military Retirement

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Sep 7, 2008

Retirement Bulletin and short message in preparing to depart military life to a civilian career.

RETIREMENT CEREMONY OF 1SGT Dennis Zuccone WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS POSTING OF COLORS NATIONAL ANTHEM ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Christmas

Contributed by Td Stone on Dec 21, 2013

What if you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt, that this was your last Christmas with your loved ones. What gift would top the list?

I don't know about you, but there seems to me to be endless applications of Black Friday sales.Included; are cars, clothes, reading materials, electronic gadgets, and jewelry, It appears to me that too many of these Black Fridays contribute to Red Sundays, when it comes to the church offering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Thinking The Things Of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Baptism: This sermon is a basic outline rather than a complete sermon.

In Jesus Holy Name October 14, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 28:19 “Thinking the Things of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Everyone has an identity. At birth we are given a name. We have a family name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran