Sermons on pushing limits: showing 451-465 of 42,588

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Encouraged To Share My Faith? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2016

Someone cared enough about you to push past their fears to share the gospel with you. At FCC we encourage you to love other enough to do the same for them!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We are in the midst of our series entitled “Why Do We Do That.” If you remember the first time you walked into a church, you may have felt you entered a different world! • Things may have seemed strange, people coming up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lord Is My Portion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 2, 2022

Life’s stressors can push you to a higher level of strength, and personal achievement that you would have never experienced had you not had such a severe setback.

Today, I want to talk to you about this: Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. We continue with our Life by the Book series. We are spending our Fall studying Psalm 119, the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. And every verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:61, Psalm 119:69-79, Psalm 119:44-47, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 12:30, 2 Timothy 2:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 119:57, Psalm 73:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Because Of How He Rules Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2003

Colossians tells us that rules and regulations have no power to make us moral... but does that make sense? Yes, and the reason may amaze you.

OPEN: He brushed his teeth twice a day and the doctor examined him twice a year. He wore galoshes when it rained, slept with the windows open, stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and got at least 8 hours of sleep every night. He never smoked, drank, or lost his temper. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addressing The Realities Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2015

Being human is generally a good thing. The temptation in our day is to manipulate or engineer human nature and deny its realities. But a church is about real people, redeemed by Jesus, but fully human — even more human — because of that redemption.

Addressing the Realities of Life (I Timothy 5:1-16) 1. Some people have a sanitized view of life. Life, however, is often less glamourous. 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put God In A Square Box Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

The second in the series. About limiting God and how our view of God effects our life. Our attempts to try and manipulate God.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (2) Put God in a Square Box Cardiff Heights 9 January 2000 Tonight we come to the second in our series on the seven habits of highly ineffective Christians. Some of you are perhaps concerned by the topics we are looking at since your desire is for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Unexpected

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012

Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

What authority is to be wielded by those God has called? What is authority? What limits has God placed upon us?

Introduction: When a pastor begins to speak about “spiritual authority” in a church, there is always a cringe on the part of the congregation. Women expect a sermon about “submission,” deacons expect a message on “getting in line behind the pastor’s vision,” youth imagine being told they better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes Your Way

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002

A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Hebrews 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 2, 2004

God’s plan is for lifelong marriage. God permits divorce in certain limited circumstances. Divorce is not the unforgivable sin.

Clarity or Confusion? 5. Divorce and Remarriage Feb. 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Although divorce is never God’s hope for marriages, it is permissible in limited circumstances and remarriage is allowed – in fact encouraged in some cases. OBJECTIVES: o People will understand the full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-39, Matthew 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational