Sermons on refrain: showing 916-930 of 3,294

Samson - Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Apr 11, 2002

Dealing with restoration after failures.

Today – A message of Hope...Restoration...Coming Back... About – Regrets...Failure...Mistakes... Not just 1 or 2 little ones – LIFE of them... OR Many Over & Over & Over... PRAY Today – A Life in the Bible that in 1 – Not Only of Regrets or Failures... A LIFE that was Literally From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 13:1-5, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience In The Face Of Suffering

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.

James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002

David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

A wealth of God’s ways and actions flow from His holiness. You cannot understand the true God withough grappling with what that holiness means.

The Holiness of God (topical) Intro: Examples of holy items: my mother’s china...special; Emeril uses "truffle oil"; truffles are underground mushrooms that can bring hundreds of dollars apiece...holy (special) Yet God is holy in an much greater and deeper way Main Idea: God¡¦s Holiness is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 12:1-13, 1 Samuel 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 30

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 30

We now come to a section of the Sermon on the Mount that has often been greatly misunderstood and misapplied. The purpose of this lesson is to try and come to some understanding of what Jesus actually meant when He said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged." I. A CONDEMNING SPIRIT REBUKED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Living Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

To walk in the blessings of God suggests we must pray to also walk in the protection of God.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "S" Word

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A look at examples of stewardship in the Gospel of John.

Introduction · So what is the “S” word? · Hint – it’s a topic that is frequently avoided in polite Christian circles. One that we don’t like to discuss. One that we should talk about more that we do. · Sin? Good guess. It comes close, but not quite. · Sex? We could hear more good teaching on this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing The Right Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 18, 2001

From the idea that Jesus was born at the right time springs the idea of human timing. What time is it for me right now?

SN122291 Knowing the right time Luke 2:6 Beginning: Does anyone here know what time it really is, really? GMT (Greenwich mean time) is the standard military time all over the world. Pilots refer to it as Zulu time. I love daylight saving time. Gail and I enjoy long summer evenings in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

When We Try To Play God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002

Sarah thought she knew how to do what God has promised. It ended up blowing up in her face. However when she did do God’s will, she had Isaac

Sarah When We Try and Play God Introduction A. When your planning something big you think of every possible scenario B. You think if this happens then we will use plan a C. If this happens and this happens we will go with plan b D. But if this happens and this happens plan c E. Sarah like to come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist