Sermons on pronouncements: showing 871-885 of 7,727

Do Not Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

A Lesson on Judging

Verse 1-2: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. (1) This is perhaps one of, if not, the most misused verse in the Bible. It is often used by people to excuse their own way of life. (2) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blindness And True Blessedness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

A house divided against itself, a strong man overcome; and the nature of true blessedness.

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND TRUE BLESSEDNESS. Luke 11:14-28. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. LUKE 11:14. A demon-possessed man, who was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To The Jerusalem Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus was found by His parents in His "Father's house" at age twelve. Twenty years later, why has He returned?

Third Sunday in Lent 2024 This week marks the middle-point of our Lenten pilgrimage! We have been with Jesus in the desert, as He was tempted, and we were with Him last week on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He prepared Himself and His most trusted disciples for the passion by having a Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is Christ And Who Are You?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon emphasizes that the claims of Jesus are clear, but people feign ignorance because they want to be ignorant. Having identified Jesus as the Christ--Savior--the question of who we are is explored. Who are we without Christ? Who are we with Christ?

WHO IS CHRIST AND WHO ARE YOU? Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30 Jesus is the Christ--the Savior of our souls. We are the saved ones--safe only with God. Several questions arise from this assertion. Why do people not accept Jesus for who he is? Who are we apart from God? Who are we with God? ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Scary Stuff

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is about how hard it can be to follow God’s direction.

This Is Scary Stuff!!! We are going to discuss a text from Jeremiah 38 when Jerusalem was being threatened by the army of Babylon. Jeremiah has been imprisoned because he was prophesying that the nation was going to go into exile and that they were going to be defeated by Nebuchadnezzar and his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sincere Sinner

Contributed by Kas Salawu on Aug 19, 2003

No matter how grievous our sin is, if we truly repent, we shall be forgiven because our Lord Jesus Christ shed his blood for our salvation.

Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church Sermon delivered on August 3, 2003 by Lay Speaker, Kas Salawu The Sincere Sinner based on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 and Psalm 51:1-12 “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” [1] Like Tolstoy’s characters, King David and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah: The Weatherman.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God.

The Preaching of the King -4 Matthew 5:6 The poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God. There is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Balaam

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

Balaam was a man who followed the letter of the law of God, but violated the spirit of that law. Balaam is universally condemned in the New testament. Many times we find ourselves acting like Balaam. We hold to the letter of God’s law but at the same ti

BALAAM Num. 22-31 Introduction: Some years ago scientists learned how to graft certain kinds of insects together early in their development. Naturally, this kind of experimentation produced some exceedingly hideous monstrosities. One in particular was the result of grafting a spider and a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Thine Is The Kingdom, And The Power, And The Glory Forever And Ever. Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

When we pray, we know that our prayers will be answered because of who God is, not because of who we are. We affirm our faith with the word, "Amen," which means "it shall be done!"

Matthew 6:9-15, and Mark 9:2-8 “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory Forever and Ever. Amen.” INTRODUCTION People pronounce the word, “Amen” differently. Some people use a long “A,” while others use an “ah.” Do you know the difference? Amen—long “A”—is said, while amen with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuses

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

Moses gives God four excuses as to why he shouldn’t be the one to lead. Much of the material is taken from Chuck Swindoll’s book on Moses.

Excuses! Introduction: A. For forty years, Moses has been living in exile. This is a long to time to live in the shadow of failure. Without any warning, The Lord spoke the hardest words for Moses to hear: “And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bankrupt Before God

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000

Jesus’ Principles for living

"Bankrupt Before God" Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction : 1.Jesus instructed them in view of "entrance" into the coming kingdom (4:17). a) Natural questions on the heart of every Jew would have been, "Am I eligible to enter Messiah’s kingdom?" "Am I righteous enough to qualify for entrance?" 2.The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist