Sermons about Ran - SermonCentral.com

If I've Got It - Why Can't I Flaunt It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2004

based on 81 ratings

| 18,863 views

God hates boastfulness. But what so wrong with a little bragging if you’ve got a special talent or ability?

OPEN: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he pulled out. Just as he pulled out a young man ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 9,934 views

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Worship: What? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 8,691 views

Worship will not satisfy unless it has both the elements of "spirit" and "truth". To worship without knowing the Bible is to fall for "feel-good" religion. And to worship without connecting with Christ is to go through the motions.

I am one of those who does not consider a meal complete unless it includes dessert. No matter how sumptuous the meal may be, until I have had my bowl of ice cream or my slice of pie, it just isn’t complete. And my wife is saying, under her breath, what you mean is a bowl of ice cream AND a slice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On The Big Chill Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

based on 115 ratings

| 13,312 views

This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins. (Lust)

Intro: Today’s message is dealing with the area of Lust. This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the heart. How many of you like to fish? I like to Bass and Saltwater fish. When you go fishing; depending on what type of fishing you are going to do; there are many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Will You Go? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 8,477 views

Jesus has a way of always challenging us to go forward. Just when we think we know Him, He reveals something new that forces us into faith.

Just when you think you know who Jesus is – He reveals something else that throws you completely off. Just when you have a handle on your life, something happens to upset everything you’ve come to rely on. We think that describes someone who is young in the Lord or who should know better. But in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do We Reach The Next Generation

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 11,257 views

If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chances

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,229 views

Grace so amazing that it offers second chances. Learn about the unfairness of God’s grace and get some relief!

Second Chances The Unfairness of Grace 12/03/03 I. Introduction In Medieval Persia, Earth’s mightiest and most mysterious kingdom, a king and his son defeat the powerful Maharajah, looting his palace of priceless treasure, including an extravagant hourglass and a mysterious dagger. What the Prince ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running Or Stumbling: How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 8,130 views

Are you running or stumbling? What can throw you off course or cause you to stumble? I believe there are at least three areas that will hinder, check, or retard your ability to run the race and finish well: Lack of Compulsion, Lack of Concentration, and L

RUNNING OR STUMBLING: HOW WILL YOU FINISH? GALATIANS 5:7-9 INTRODUCTION: In his writings, Paul often uses analogies from the Olympic Games to teach spiritual truths. He makes reference to Christians being like athletes in training, to shadow boxing, wrestling, and racers. The swift runner was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Upward Look

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,443 views

LOOK AT THE PERSON WHO DRAWS,THE POWER WITH WHICH HE DRAWS,THE PEOPLE HE DRAWS,AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE DRAWS.

THE UPWARD LOOK Hebrews 12:2-Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. I heard the story about a man in New York city who one day begin to look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Be Christ-Like

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 6,299 views

When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Students In The School Of Adversity

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004

based on 111 ratings

| 33,048 views

God knows what you are passing through, and will not come late into your situation for He is a God of suddenlies, make up your mind not to be discouraged.

Proverb 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength in small” Let us consider the case of Daniel in the Bible. God has the power to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den. While they were planning it, he was watching them. He could have asked them to fall down and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 9, 2005

based on 68 ratings

| 15,345 views

The Bible frequently refers to Jesus as the "Son of Man" (even more than it calls Him the Son of God) Why was He called the "Son of Man", and what can mean to us?

OPEN: In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 14,290 views

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missing A Chance To Be Together

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,891 views

Are we loosing the art of being together? God would like us to BE TOGETHER!

HEAR THE INVITATION TO BE ---- WITH /TOGETHER/ knit together! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MISSING A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER? Matthew 23:37 O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, HOW OFTEN WOULD I HAVE GATHERED THY ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2, Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You're Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

based on 364 ratings

| 136,912 views

When your heart is anchored to the heart of God you will withstand all the storms of life, and there will be storms! Because WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHIN, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHIN!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING How many of you have ever run out of gas? How many of you have ever prayed that you would be able to make it to the next gas station? We all know what it means to be out of gas, to be out of our own resources and be down to nothing. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermons on Ran:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2004

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 9, 2005

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003