Sermons on Proposition: showing 241-255 of 3,224

Beware Of Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Is Challenged By Criticism

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 10, 2009

How should I respond to God’s greatness?

Even Great Faith Is Challenged by Criticism! Job 12 FCF: How should I respond to God’s greatness? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is sovereign, look to Him for wisdom. I. Humbly acquire God’s wisdom. 12:1-12 Job’s retort to his friends. A. Criticism can be a source of wisdom (1-6). ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must determine in our hearts that we will remain faithful to God.

Standing Firm February 8, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must determine in our hearts that we will remain faithful to God. Focus Passage: Daniel 1:1-21 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2015

"Everything Happens For A Reason" seems Biblical... but it's not. Do you know why it's not true? And do you know what God actually teaches about His purpose and promises in our lives?

OPEN: Over the past couple of weeks we've been talking about stupid things that even Christians believe. Of course, these things that people believe don’t seem “stupid” to them at the time. In fact many of these things people believe seem perfectly reasonable… almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gomer In Me

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Hosea's love for a promiscuous wife becomes the clearest example of God's love for wayward people.

It has been said that when God saved us God took His greatest risk. Because the truth is the investment that came along with God bringing us into relationship with Himself is something that can not be fully comprehended and it is often something that is devalued and underappreciated. God is a God ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Praying Through Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

“What must I do when I fall into a trial?”

PRAYING THROUGH TRIALS James 1:5-8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is omniscient, you must go to Him for help in periods of trials. I. YOU MUST PRAY FOR WISDOM. v. 5 A. God wants you to come to Him. 1. God wants to give you assistance. 2. God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Back From The Dead

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Apr 10, 2010

Jesus can bring dead things back to life!

Mesage Outline Title: Resurrection Subtitle: Coming Back from the Dead Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8 Subject: Resurrection Theme: God can raise the dead. Proposition: Given the choice between death and life, God chooses life! Main Points: 1) Coincidence is God’s Way of Showing Up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Quietness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 29, 2014

How can you tell people what Jesus wants them to hear if you aren't listening to what He has to say?

Scripture Reading: Acts 1:12-2:1-4 Blessed Quietness Luke 10:38-42 Proposition: You must sit down and shut up before you can stand up and speak up. 1.Because you need to see Jesus! vs 38 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Women Are Beautiful Outline

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

You can allow God to beautify you freely of His grace and it last forever or you can spend a huge amount of time and money on beauty that is fake and fades.

1 Peter 3:1-6 Proposition: You must beautify yourself God’s way! I. By submitting to your husband! 1,2 A. You obey God! 1 B. You convict your husband! 2 II. By adorning your soul! 3,4 A. You have something that lasts! 3 Fashion passes away – I Corinthians 7:31 Psalm 90:17 – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 7:31, Psalm 90:17, Psalm 45:13, 1 Timothy 5:2, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Titus 2:1-8, Titus 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

That Same Old Song And Dance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2008

When we are bound by stubborn patterns, we can become hostile when our stubborn ways are exposed.

That Same Old Song and Dance (Acts 7: 1-53) 1. It is natural for all of us to get absorbed in our own worlds; as a result, we often lose sight of the big picture. 2. Our nation’s current economic meltdown is causing us to rethink life and the way we do things in this country. 3. But God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Be" - Attitudes

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Nov 2, 2009

In the beattitudes, Jesus introduces the kind of life those who seek the Kingdom of God should lead.

“THE “BE”-ATTITUDES” “The Righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven” Mt. 5:1-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • In our gospel reading today we arrive at Jesus Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon Christ goes after the heart of man, taking us ever deeper into the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Do Not Weep - Jesus Overcomes The Weeping Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Sep 19, 2009

Sermon Preview: St. Luke portrays the successive healing stories of the Centurion and now the Widow to demonstrate His authority over the suffering and the Weeping of this world. In our sermon time today we will better understand how to overcome our we

“DO NOT WEEP” “finding hope in our suffering” Luke 7:11-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Yesterday I went to the hospital to bless Mark and Tara’s new baby girl. While I was there walking around in the halls I heard several babies crying. God spoke to me in that moment and I realized ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Orthodox

"A Week Of Cheers, Tears, And Jeers"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 16, 2003

A message on the capriciousness of the human heart, the compassion of Christ, and the constancy of God’s saving provision.

Palm Sunday, 2003 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, TExas www.st-andrews.com Palm Sunday is a rather schizophrenic day. It begins in triumph and ends in tragedy. It is inaugurated by a joyful entrance and concludes with an ignominious departure. It starts with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2005

2 of 5 on the Home. This message covers the importance of security and significance to every human being. It concludes with a look at Eph 5 & 6.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 The Four Seasons of Marriage Romance Reality Regret Renewal I read recently about a golden anniversary party ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ