Sermons on recognising: showing 301-315 of 3,675

Gain A Heart Of Wisdom

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 25, 2024

A person who sees God's face gets an everlasting understanding about God, because of which he sees everything from an eternal perspective. Eternity and eternal things get hold of him.

The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Psalms 90:10 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 Every verse in Psalm 91 talks about the Eternity of God. It begins with the author describing about God as our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10

The Body Of Christ, And You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2007

Encouragement for Christians who wonder what their role is in the church of the Living God.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:27 THE BODY OF CHRIST, AND YOU “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Many Christians know what the Bible teaches, but this knowledge does not necessarily mean that we who bear the Name of the Master eagerly embrace the instruction of the Word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary's Song

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 2, 2001

Christmas sermon on Mary’s song

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Let’s join Mary today in rejoicing at the coming of Christ our Saviour. There’s a certain timelessness in the words of Mary’s song. The coming of Christ affects all times and places in a similar way. So let’s spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Anglican

3 Wise Men & Others

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Not everyone who encoutnered Jesus was wise. WIll you be wise in the way you respond to him?

It’s a familiar story. Wise men, kings(?), Magi, astrologers, come from the east to find a child that’s born to be a great King. A new star has appeared in the eastern sky heralding the birth of someone destined for greatness and they’ve come to worship him. This is no ordinary child, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Christian Maturity.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon is taken from 1Cor 3.1-15. Which looks at the divisions in the Church. With a call to Christian Maturity.

1Cor 3.1-15. Divisions in the Church. A call for Christian Maturity We live in a world full of divisions, class, race, politics, morality, leadership etc, so often division spills into the Church. What is needed in the Church today more than ever is Christian maturity. We all need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Francis Murphy on Aug 6, 2005

First of a series of sermons in John’s gospel. The wedding at Cana.

Introduction In my early twenties I used to play in a ceilidh band, and was often called on to play at weddings. On one occasion, we were asked to play for a Palestinian Muslim wedding in the Grovenor Hotel in Edinburgh. Having played at many weddings before, I had never quite experienced one like ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining Moment In Our Lives

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jul 19, 2020

Life is built upon a series of defining moments, including moment of crisis, failure, sadness, success and joy. Although, it is easy to let emotions dictate our response during a defining moment, how we respond will shape our faith, our personality and determine the direction of our life.

Defining moment is a moment that defines something, such as success, failure, achievement, demise, talent, etc. It is a point at which the glory or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified. Defining moment can be a moment of crisis or a moment of breakthrough that turns a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28, Daniel 6:12-28, John 2:1-11, Mark 4:37-41, Mark 5:25-34, John 3:16-18, Job 2:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Aug 2, 2020

Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 1Kings 19:9, 1Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Season Of Creation 2: Psalm 104; He Planned It And He Brings It About, He Is Faithful In His Provision To All Creation. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 29, 2023

Reflecting on the Psalmists words and celebrating the Creator Christ. For it is he who provides all.

Psalm 104 He planned it and he brings it about, he is faithful in His provision to all creation. Read Psalm 104, all of it. I wonder if you recognise this drab little bird? PP Sky lark, often what we see does not give the whole picture, in nature what seems to be something may just be a small ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35, Revelation 21:6, John 4:14, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Enoch

Contributed by Stuart Uren on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction While only a handful of verses in the Bible mention Enoch, he stands out as arguably the most righteous man who ever lived apart from Christ.

Introduction While only a handful of verses in the Bible mention Enoch, he stands out as arguably the most righteous man who ever lived apart from Christ. For those who don’t know Enoch from a bar of soap, he was born 662 years after Adam. Read Genesis 5:18-24, Hebrews 11:5-6, Jude 1:14 (Other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-26

Forgive Me – Though Not How I Forgive Others

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Forgiveness is something we want, but seldom are prepared to give. A sermon on why we should forgive

“Forgive me – though not how I forgive others” - Matt 18:21-35 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/7/06 am Forgiveness is something we know we should do, but seldom do fully. There was once a man who was bitten by a dog, which was later discovered to be rabid. The man was rushed to the hospital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishing!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2018

Gone Fishing - John chapter 21 verses 1-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Night of Defeat (vs 1-3). (2). A Morning of Decision (vs 4-17). (3). A Day of Dedication (vs 18-25). (4). A Lifetime to Serve (vs 20-25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Explaining marriage to his four-year-old girl; • The dad thought he was doing a good job. • Bute she was as ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Doing? Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 3, 2020

Every one us are gifted and talented, but what do with what we have matters , what/How our future will be. : Explain

A. Gives (God) - talents. B. Gives (God)- time C. Gives(God)- more 1. God gives to everyone Mathew 25:14. a. Realise b. Recognise — know you strength — know your weakness Application:- 2.use the time a. To correct you. b. To cultivate you. Mathew 25:15 3. Be faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Other