Sermons on Reinforcement: showing 721-735 of 3,748

The Carnal Church - #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 3, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

What Kind of Church Are We? “The Carnal (Comatose) Church” Revelation 3:1-6 * Today I read a sermon online which told this story; there was a church so dead that a member died during one of the worship services and the paramedics carried out 5 people before they found the right one. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tears Of God, Hope Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 21, 2008

The humanity of Jesus relates to your experience. The authority of Jesus provides meaning to your experience. The presence of Jesus walks with you through your experience.

Warren Wiersbe, theologian and writer, tells a story as taken from a source. “A miserable looking woman recognized F.B. Meyer (preacher and teacher) on the train and ventured to share her burden with him. For years she had cared for a crippled daughter who brought great joy to her life. She made ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Recycle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013

The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Like... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Who are you like?

Series: Are You Real? [#8] BE LIKE… 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want us to continue in our series in 1 John. When God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from him, He created a very different creature- Woman. The old saying, “Boys are made out of snips ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Stressed Apostle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 9, 2013

If Paul were overseeing the church in the USA, he would be in a frenzy. Look at how stressed he was about a couple of congregations in Greece.

A Stressed Apostle (Colossians 2:1-5) 1. I want to thank Jake for preaching last week. 2. We enjoyed Luke and Sarah’s wedding very much; all went well. But even a positive, successful wedding tires you out. Last Sunday morning, we were still recovering from Saturday’s wedding, about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

Those who are filled with darkness see only darkness around, and can’t even see the light. Those who are full of light see goodness even in the darkest times and dimmest caverns of the earth and the souls of men.

After these things I saw, and Look, a door opened in heaven, and the voice like a trumpet that first heard speaking with me, saying, “Come up here!, and I will show you what will happen after these things.” Immediately I was in Spirit; and Look A throne was placed in heaven, and on the throne one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

What? Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

The WHAT questions about prayer

WHAT? Luke 18:9-14 Last week we began a series of messages on Prayer which I called: The 5 W’s of Prayer. We started with the WHO questions of prayer. Today we will continue with the WHAT questions. This may take two weeks. 1. What are the types of prayer? There are several types of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Vehicle Of Your Destiny

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 10, 2008

This sermon shows how you can realign your destiny in line with God’s plan for it.

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OF YOUR DESTINY. What is your destiny?Habakkuk 2 Your destiny is God’s divine agenda for your life, for your very existence. It’s the assignment God has created you for. It is what He has prepared for each individual to come to the earth to achieve in His overall plan for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Social Creatures And A Social God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2013

Human beings are social beings, as is God; therefore, we must learn both how society works and how we can honor God living among others.

Social Creatures and A Social God (Proverbs 21:12-15) 1. We have descriptions for everyone. We are outgoing or introverted, type A or type B, gracious or controlling, wise or foolish, young or old, open minded or closed minded. 2. Did you hear about the dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac? He stayed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful In Praise

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 10, 2014

At a time when we are mindful of all that we have, the proper response to God’s blessings is to praise Him for the favor He has showed us, and the great things He has done in our lives.

Thankful In Praise At a time when we are mindful of all that we have, the proper response to God’s blessings is to praise Him for the favor He has showed us, and the great things He has done in our lives. Simply being thankful is not enough; in fact, it’s the least we can do. Taking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are But Willing

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2019

Jesus wants to gather us like a mother hen does her chicks

IF WE ARE BUT WILLING Luke 13:31-35 We have heard readings the last few weeks known at the ‘Travel or Journey Narratives’; chronicling Jesus’ movement throughout the country, headed to Jerusalem for his crucifixion. He is still in Galilee, and appears to have increasingly caught the attention of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Luke 9:22, Luke 9:51

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2019

Although many of our struggles as followers of Jesus are with the world, the flesh, and the devil, sometimes they are about monitoring our inner affections and deep seated thoughts.

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter (I John 3:19-24, 4:7-21) 1. Today I begin my message with some comments about modern art. It’s easy to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall, it’s a painting. If you can walk around it, it’s a sculpture. How many surrealists does it take to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Special! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020

If we are so special, how special God must be!

Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorializing Memorial Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 18, 2020

America exists by the providence of God as does the Kingdom of Heaven. Both are about ideals, not turf.

1. “. . . We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about. America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify those elements of righteousness which are derived from the revelation of Holy Scripture.” W. Wilson 2. The rewriting of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ