Sermons on Provoking Others:

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (7 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

This will be a message about the sixth of the seven tests John proposed Christians take to see if we REALLY KNOW THE LORD.

So far we have taken: I. THE ATTITUDE TEST II. THE ACTION TEST III. THE AFFECTION TEST IV. THE ACTUALITY TEST V. THE ADULTERERS TEST But today we want to look at the SIXTH test which is VI. THE ANTICHRIST TEST These will be men who will claim to know God and some of them even claim to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (3 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In chapter two we see why many think John was a “softy.” Look at verse 1. We read, “My little children...”

As we read these words, we can not help but think of an old, gray-haired man expressing concern for his children. This was exactly what John was doing. In a pervious sermon we dealt with the two sides of John’s personality. • That is, he had the intestinal fortitude to be able to look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (15 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

One of the difficulties the Lord Jesus had in dealing with mankind was getting people to accept Him for Who He was.

He could have solved that problem by making us all robots. All He would have to do then is push a button and make us believe on Him as our Savior. Illus: That would be a bit like a young man pulling a gun on a beautiful young lady, pointing it in her face, and saying, “Tell me that you love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (6 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

John gives us seven tests to take to see if we KNOW the Lord. Today we come to the FIFTH test.

So far we have taken FOUR tests: I. The Attitude Test II. The Action Test III. The Affection Test IV. The Actuality Test Today we want to look at this FIFTH test. V. THE ADULTERY TEST WHAT KIND OF TEST IS THIS? This is a test that deals with our relationship with the world. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Provoke Your Rainfall,sunday Message By David Kayanja

Contributed by David Kayanja on Sep 11, 2012

mountains of fire and healing ministries,dr.olukoya

1Kings18: 41: “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is sound of abundance of rain.” Notice that there was no cloud and no noise, but by faith Elijah said there was abundance of rain. Verse 42: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening For God And Others Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

listening is an art and a lot of people do not have the gift.

Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion part Two listening for God and to others James 1:19-25 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn in your bibles to James chapter 1:19-25 Read from Bible We started a series last week entitled Help Wanted: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Headed In The Other Direction?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

What eternal punishment will be like for those not going to heaven.

“Headed in the Other Direction?” Text: Luke 16:19-31 I. Welcome II. Introduction As Jesus wrote to the church at Laodicea, we notice there is no in-between for Christians – we are either cold or hot. We’re either Christians or we’re not. We’re either saved or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Unto Others

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 31, 2019

Forgiveness

“A hacked Sony e-mail posted by WikiLeaks … reveals that Ben Affleck demanded that the PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’ remove the fact that one of the actor’s ancestors owned slaves,” reports the Boston Globe. In a July 22, 2014, e-mail, the show’s host, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting On With Others! (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2020

Getting on with others (marriage / family / work) - Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Husbands and Wives: Love and Submission (3:18-19): (2). Parents and Children: Encouragement and Obedience (3:20-21): (3). Masters and Servants: Honesty & Devotion (3:22 to 4:1): SERMON BODY: Ill: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

Telling Others The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

This morning we’re going to look into God’s Word in order to find out how the Apostle Paul did evangelism.

Making an Impact: Telling Others the Gospel Thank you, Kids Choir for that excellent reminder. God will use our feet, our hands, and our mouths to tell others the gospel. Our former co-workers in Mexico City are missionaries today because of Ken Hanna’s direct influence in their lives. Just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Baptist

Judge People? No! Love People And God!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 15, 2015

"Love" has degenerated in our society. Only God's love can fill the emptiness. Satan hates love and has always tried to destroy it.

Judge People? No! Love People and God! by Kelly Durant 2-15-15 Matt. 22:35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting Others Into Heaven

Contributed by Stephan Brown on May 16, 2002

An introduction for kids to telling others about Jesus and sending others by praying for and giving to missionaries. It also includes an invitation to accept Christ in the middle. Can be used as is, or in parts.

Getting Others Into Heaven One day there was a really kind rich man. This man really loved little kids, so he thought of something he could do for them. One day it hit him. He would build an amusement park. This would be the biggest and best amusement park in the whole world. There would be rides ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Up Others Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is a short outline for the first sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three ways to build others up according to the text.

I. Introduction a. Background on Philippians. i. Date –60AD ii. The Church –Founded sometime during 49AD (Acts 16:11-40) Formed by women. iii. Paul’s purpose in this writing is to give an update on his life. b. Paul’s Introduction shows that the first purpose in his letter was to build up the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Incorporation Of Others

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

The connection between discipleship and evangelism

Our Incorporation of Others Matthew 28: 16-20 Week 1: Our Expectations of Others-Do we so quickly anticipate them to maintain our level of morality; living the way we live, acting the way we act? Or, do we prayerfully anticipate that they may come to know Christ as He has made Himself known to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

In Search Of A Relationship With Others

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 29, 2001

We learn to have a relationship with others: 1. When we live out the love of God. 2. We understand that we are one. 3. We grow in our relationship with God.

Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of Billy Graham, has written a story which she calls “The Mender.” She writes: “He had built for himself a great house on one of the Caribbean islands. It is a thing to behold. Tall rusty iron columns, collected and resurrected with an ingenious homemade device. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist