Sermons on redefining: showing 616-630 of 1,524

Advent Week 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, transcendent joy found in Jesus Christ, as revealed through the Scriptures and the transformative power of God's Word.

Greetings, dear friends. We gather here today on the precipice of a grand revelation, a revelation that has the power to transform our hearts and minds. We are standing on the threshold of a profound understanding that will illuminate our path and guide us towards a greater sense of purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Philippians 4:4

Topics: Advent, Joy

What Has Happened To The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination, fulfilling our spiritual duties, and combating spiritual forgetfulness through the study of Revelation 3:14-18.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you once again as we open God's Word together. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Revelation, a book that often feels like a mystery to many of us. It's filled with images and symbols that can seem strange and even daunting. But let's not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Topics: Losing Identity

Man's Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and wisdom of God revealed through the cross, challenging human understanding of suffering and wisdom.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word. There is a quote that I am particularly fond of by the renowned preacher, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Mystery, Cross

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Triumphant Entry

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Triumphant Entry

Dreaming Dreams And Seeing Visions

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2007

What should be the vision for a congregation that is pleasing to the Lord? The answer is given in a study of the first message preached by Peter following the Resurrection of the Lord.

“And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attacking The Vulnerable

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2010

Personal comfort and convenience have deceived many people into believing that they are justified in showing disrespect for life. God will not permit this condition to persist among His people.

“Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Paths To God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 14, 2011

Though many (most) voices in our culture say there are many paths to God, Jesus was clear: I am the way, He said, and no one comes to the Father except through me

Many Paths to God TCF Sermon February 13, 2011 Last week, many Americans were glued to their televisions for an annual shared cultural experience – it’s hard to say if it was the game or the commercials most people tuned in to watch. Last May, many Americans were glued to their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“it’s Time To Get Up”

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober..

“It’s Time To Get Up” “Need sleep to live, some kills” Judges 16:19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Little Red Riding Hoods

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 14, 2021

Sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Little Red Riding Hoods Text: Acts 20:17-38 Date: June 13, 2021 Big Idea: The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Transformation

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003

A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do I Go?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002

God must be involved in every aspect of our lives.

I can remember being in several strange cities, at night. A. There was but one question in my mind....”Where do I go from here”. 1. I realized that there really was a way....a road that would lead me out of my puzzle...but which one? a. I can remember driving around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love That Changes Everything

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

Have you experienced the kind of love that changes everything? Does it consume you? Does it burn within your heart? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? Does it break your heart over the needs of others? The love of God has been

A Love that Changes Everything Romans 5:1-5 Jack Kelley, a reporter from USA Today tells the story of a trip to East Africa in which he was taught a very valuable lesson. He was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to cover a terrible famine. It was so bad that as he walked toward the village he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist