Sermons on principal thing: showing 31-45 of 186,390

Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006

Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

Many churches today have chosen convenience over conviction and pleasure over principal...

The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was 2011. That has only happened 11 times since 1938. I am told there is a pattern. The pattern is 11/6/5/6 years between. This means the next time Christmas falls on a Sunday will be in the year 2022, God willing. In 2005 the New York Times reported ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Foolish Things

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise

Foolish things to confound the wise 1 Corinthians 1:27 God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Thing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2006

"One thing I DO," "One thing I KNOW," "One thing thou LACKEST," "One thing is NEEDFUL." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

One Thing Philippians 3:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneThing.html [hundreds more free sermons and PowerPoints at website above!] Only a few people can do more than one thing at a time, especially us men. It’s a proven fact that ladies are multi-tasking just as surely as they are multiple ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Grace Of Being Holy In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores Christ's sacrificial love, our sanctification through His sacrifice, and our call to live lives that reflect God's grace and goodness.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by the profound love of our Savior. As we prepare to delve into the heart of God's word, let us remember that we are not simply observers of this holy text, but active participants in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-14

Topics: Real Thing

First Things

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 21, 2004

At the first of the year it seems good to think of the “first things” God wants us to do. Following are most of the NT scriptures with the word “first” in them.

FIRST THINGS Matthew 6:31-34 and other Scriptures Intro One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born there. So the teacher asked, "Who do you think the most important woman in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021

Everyone has times when they think "it can't get any better than this" and "it can't get any worse". Several examples of good things and bad things are examined, plus there's a word of encouragement at the end.

Edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO Not an exact transcription. Introduction: How many of us can remember a time when we thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this?” I can think of a couple. One such instance happened back in the early 90’s when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2002

We must keep our focus forever on what is important to God!

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6: 33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Acts 13: 22 --- I have found David the son of Jessie, a man after mine own heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002

Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Many Things Vs. One Thing Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 27, 2005

Short Bible Study - Focus: That ONE thing God wants you to do.

Title: Martha, Martha Text: Luke 10:38-42 I. Introduction a. John wanting some time, but I am too hurried II. Exegesis a. Martha Received Him b. Mary Heard Him c. Much Work was Possible, but III. Conclusion a. One Thing was needful i. Notice this is countercultural, for Jesus’ time and ours as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 16, 2010

No matter what we do, we must remember that love is the priority!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is so easy to get off focus in life isn’t it? • There are times where it can get easy to forget why we do what we do in life. • Things such as a job. Our jobs which are supposed to help us to provide a living for the family can at some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing: First Things First

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Sep 6, 2012

The one thing – the most important thing – that we can do in our Christian lives is to abide in Jesus in prayer, in the Word, and in His love.

ONE THING: FIRST THINGS FIRST VIDEO INTRO: Clip from City Slickers with Mitch and Curly discussing “One Thing.” This is an interesting movie because Mitch (Billy Crystal) is going through a mid-life crisis and finds his life is missing something, and goes looking for that ‘one thing’ – the secret ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: *other