Sermons on refrain: showing 811-825 of 3,294

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The River Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2022

The river of life is said to represent God's life-giving presence.

Jeffrey R. Anderson, author of ”The Nature Of Things - Navigating Everyday Life With Grace.” once remarked: "The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly.” Revelation 22:1 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39, Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 44:3, Revelation 7:17

Week One Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 29, 2016

This sermon takes a brief look at the errors of the Church that gave birth to the Reformation and puts forth an argument for the need of a new reformation.

Luke 18:35-43 (New International Version) A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." 38 He called out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Onam A Christian Celebration Or Its Biblical? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2020

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun.

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun. Refraining from Onam Celebration and its activities is the safest and most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Deuteronomy 10:12

God Working In Us

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

God has plans for each and every one of us. At times, we may become contrary and buck against them. We may grumble and complain, but we must realize that He know's best.

A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15, Matthew 5:45, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 17:22, Ephesians 4:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Iv: Let Courage Rise With Danger Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians maintain spiritual courage to speak the truth in love and to intervention desperate situations to overcome evil with good.

LET COURAGE RISE WITH DANGER AND STRENGTH TO STRENGTH OPPOSE “No good deed goes unpunished.” Although I do not totally subscribe to the cynicism of that expression, because it is my naïve nature to believe that nobody would be opposed to acts of kindness and deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019

If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 9, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 24, 2021

God is always true to His word and whenever He speaks, it is what He says that will always happen.

We always hear the statement that "God is good all the time", but do we really believe in the truth of this word that we hear all the time.? because if we do believe in this word, then we should get to a place of trusting and believing in what we say. For it is true that our God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belonging In The Father's House Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Service Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023

The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran