Sermons on receptivity: showing 751-765 of 4,346

Gratitude SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023

Help my congregation be grounded in knowledge

Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As the sun rises and paints the sky with hues of hope, we gather here in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the love of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are setting sail on a journey, not of miles, but of understanding. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Topics: Grounded In Knowledge

Jesus Is Presented In The Temple PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores Luke 2:22-40, teaching us about dedication, discernment, and devotion, and encouraging us to see God in every detail of our lives. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to receive His Word. The air is filled with anticipation, our hearts are open, and our spirits are eager. We are waiting, like empty vessels, to be filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: God's Voice, Quiet Incidents

Embracing The Soul-Survivor Within PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges with faith, finding solace in scripture, and relying on God's guidance and protection during life's storms.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this blessed gathering. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has drawn us together, not just to hear His word, but to find comfort and strength in it. We are here to seek refuge in the divine wisdom of God's sacred scriptures and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7-8

Topics: Inner Strength

Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, John 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Jonah

Contributed by Ken Smith on Dec 19, 2001

During the reign of Jeroboam II God sent Jonah to Nineveh to call its people to repent of their sins; Nineveh surprisingly repented but Jonah was unexcited about God’s grace.

Jonah was a prophet sent by God to proclaim a message in a foreign land of Assyria, unlike other prophets who voiced their message to their home lands of Israel and Judah. Assyria was a constant threat to the people of Israel. To the Israelites, Nineveh was a byword for evil. Famous for their ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Have An Example

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Christ is our example for outreach.

We Have An Example "To The Jews I Am A Jew" I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: Being called an alien, different Times of being different -feelings, experiences As Christians we are different: John 17: 14,16 "I have given them your word; and the world has hated them because they are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

Clothes From The King's Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Nov 30, 2000

There is a wardrobe that God has designed for every believer.

CLOTHES FROM THE KING’S WARDROBE Judges 6:33-7:22 INTRODUCTION: There is a wardrobe for every believer which God Himself has designed and provided for our use. Are you wearing and fully utilizing the new clothes He has supplied? I. GARMENT OF SALVATION 1. God had saved Gideon and was going to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Not A Feeling.

Contributed by André Strydom on Dec 5, 2000

Marriage sermon on "There is no fear in love."

A Marriage ceremony Scripture reading: 1 Joh 4: 7 - 19 A lot of humour surrounds weddings. From millions of anecdotes to witty stories surrounds this whole magical thing of getting married. One humorous story, which forms part of the rich folklore, which surrounds weddings in South Africa, is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18.

85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus for His blessings, healing and prayers, the disciples rebuked them for bothering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Paul learned how to adapt his communications to maximize its effects with the Athenians. We too should ask the Holy Spirit to direct our communications for its greatest results. The Spirit is able to empower, enable and influence the outcome of our commun

CULTURALLY ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION Illustration: The Importance of Good Communications:Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Processes Of Maturity In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Processes of Maturity in Ministry

Processes of Maturity in Ministry 1. Exposure - When the truth of the scriptures is revealed to people through teaching, life examples, films, conversations, power encounters, healing, answers to prayer, people are able to see the benefits of a mature relationship with Jesus Christ. The difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fitting Truth Into Our Box

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Allowing God to explode our pre-conceived ideas.

Fitting Truth Into Our Box I heard the story of a couple who married, over the years when the wife would prepare to cook a roast she would do as she had seen her mother do. She would cut off the small end of the roast. Years passed, and children were born. One day when the couple’s daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Predestined To Adoption Series

Contributed by Aaron Fenlason on Jun 13, 2009

An exposition of Ephesians 1:5-6.

Predestined to Adoption 1. The Action – His Predestination a. Definition i. to decide or determine beforehand ii. This is accomplished, like election, before time iii. Election is the choice of individuals, predestination is the end appointed for them b. Passages i. God’s revealed wisdom But we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Robbery Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 4, 2008

Ingratitude Robs the Believer of God’s Blessings

1. 10 men forever unnamed a. 9 were Jews – knew the Law b. 1 was Samaritan – ½ Jew & half gentile 2. 10 men all blessed by God’s healing a. 9 were robbed of the best by their ingratitude b. 1 received everything Jesus wanted to give him 3. These men were considered under judgment a. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist