Sermons on privileges: showing 556-570 of 17,283

Big Enough Resting Place For God

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 3, 2023

Though Abraham's tent appeared small on the outside, but his heart was a big enough place to host God and become a resting place for God.

In Genesis 18, God came and rested in Abraham's tent. Physically, it was merely a tent, but spiritually, Abraham's heart could be a big enough palace or mansion for God to rest in. God took rest in Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s heart was a big enough place to host God and serve as a resting ...read more

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Adoption and regeneration - and the advantages we receive as sons of God [GUIDANCE, ACCEPTANCE, ASSURANCE, INHERITANCE...all are ours!] Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Welcome to the Family Romans 8:14, 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeFamily.html There is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? We had children and found out that there is: “Thou shalt not kill.” We love our family, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009

A sermon on being adopted into God’s family based on Ephesians 1:4-5! (taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 3/1/2009 Ephesians 1:3-5 Adopted Introduction: A. Some other friends of ours, Matt and Jenny Moser, who have adopted 3 children. They were not able to have children of their own so they got involved in foster care. Through foster care, they have adopted Zi, Luke and Abbey. Luke is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Blessing Of Not Having Jesus With Us

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

We think how blessed it would have been to walk and talk with Jesus2,000 years ago. Jesus told his disciples that it would be better for him to go away than to stay. This message explores why it is a greater blessing to not have Jesus with us today. Th

THE GREAT BLESSING OF NOT HAVING JESUS WITH US John 16:5-8 Dorn Ridge & York Manor June 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) If you had the privilege of choosing what period of time you could live in, would you consider it a greater privilege to be alive now and in your present time, or when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Just Don't Preach Like This Any More Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2017

What message should the church be proclaiming today?

They Just Don’t Preach Like This Any More Acts 3:11-4:4 Martyn Lloyd Jones constantly reminded his parishioners in his sermons that the church did not suddenly arrive in the 1960’s, but has been around for two thousand years. He would recount all of the pundits of his day who tried to redefine the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Roll Is Called Down Here

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2013

Rolls reflect association. Membership in the Body of Christ is essential for eternal joys.

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Promoting The Gospel

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

There are certain lifestyles that promotes the preaching of the gospel.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:27-2:11 Oftentimes we associate certain lifestyle with certain group of people: Celebrities – glamour, fashion, and media. Medical People – stress, decisiveness, and discipline. Politicians – campaigns, electioneering, and projects. Housewife – PTA ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrap And The Woof

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 14, 2013

I have heard it said: “living for God easy is hard; living for God hard is easy.” It is the difference between getting in the boat and setting down and standing on the edge and trying not to fall out. The latter isn’t a question of ‘if’ you fall out, it

Quotes: “Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.” ― George Washington “Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose.” –Aristotle “Faith is taking the first step, even when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your "Id" Please...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 9, 2013

To aspire for the unique identity John (Son of Zebedee) had amongst the disciples "The Disciple whom JESUS LOVED".

YOUR "ID" PLEASE... It's quiz time folks. Not a tough (for regular Bible readers') question comes your way. Name the disciple whom Jesus loved. If your answer is John, Son of Zebedee, brother of James, pat yourself on the back. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8

Denomination: *other

The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 21, 2017

Clear guidelines with reasonable consequences. High school kids are looking for words of wisdom.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Some of you will celebrate New Year’s Eve via your television. I like what some comedian said about that. He said, “I love it when they drop the ball in Times Square. It’s a nice reminder of what I did all year.” Our First Reading is indicative of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reward Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message dives a bit deeper into the subject of rewards commented on in his letter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Reward Factor” REVIEW The church is not about location but relationships. "We love nothing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about locationships: It's about vocation¬ships and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Believers Highest Honor

Contributed by David Thompson on Aug 24, 2005

This sermon illustrates the importance of servanthood (Taken from Dr.Charles Stanly’s radio broadcast)

THE BELIEVERS HIGHEST HONOR Imagine for a moment that a highly respected corporate executive has called you and ask you to be his personal assistant. He has decided you would be the best choice to handle his business, you would probably feel honored by such a privileged offer. Wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Lost In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Jews knew of God but not knew God.

Characteristics of this section: the heighth of chapter 8 to the depth of concern in 9. From joy to a great burden. *Some of toughest questions contemplating actions and working of God. Bitter and denunciatory accusations against God are faced. *Paul goes from explaining the gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-15

Motherhood, A Calling From God

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 19, 2003

All through Scripture, the call of God upon a person¡¦s life was something special and for those of you who are mothers God has placed a call upon your life ¡V the call to be a mother.

Motherhood, A Calling From God Select Scripture 5-11-03 All through Scripture, the call of God upon a person¡¦s life was something special. Moses was called to be the leader of God¡¦s people and through that call was given the honor of a relationship with God like no one else. Israel was special ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance