Sermons on relevance: showing 751-765 of 6,849

16 Things Every Leader Should Know About Concentration Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Everyone accomplishes things for God by concentrating. The lack of focus and divided attention also leads to divided accomplishments and incomplete projects. Like a magnifying glass concentration allows you to take all of your resources and create the max

…but this one thing I do… Philippians 3:13 1. Every great human achievement is the result of concentration. 2. Every great military battle is won by bringing all forces to concentrate on a single objective. 3. Every great ministry accomplishes things for God by concentrating on a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evaluate Your Life

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

OUR LIVES MUST BE CHECKED AND EVALUATED DAILY

EVALUATE YOUR LIFE MAIN TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Christ Jesus is in you, except ye be reprobate? JOB 13:23 “How many are my iniquities and sin? Make me to know my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Kinds Of "People" Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oil Stopped Flowing.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

We are spiritual vessels and we need a higher authority (God) to empower us to fulfil destiny.

"When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing." When the widow came to the prophet to ask him for help, she did that because she knew she could not help herself, she believed that going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Immorality Of American Tv. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values.

American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values. This sermon explores the issue, examining relevant Bible verses that highlight the importance of upholding God's standards. "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes..." (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:22-23

Living In The End Times: A Simple Guide SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Peter provides us with four key pieces of advice on how to live in the end times.

In this sermon, we will explore the advice given by Peter on how to live in the end times. Peter wrote this letter to non-Jewish Christians who were facing persecution for their faith. He encourages them to remain faithful and provides guidance on how to navigate these challenging times. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Topics: Discipleship

The Same Problem, The Same Solution

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Mankind still reflects the original sin problem and still needs redemption; the Gospel hinted at in Genesis 3 is still needed.

The Same Problem, The Same Solution (Genesis 3) Intro 1. I buy my own Christmas gifts....Paul Whiteman, "King of Jazz" 1930... 2. Color; first "music video"....also, some off color jokes.... 3. Since the fall, human beings have always been sinners, the world has been less than ideal. 4. We live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Key Concept Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 9, 2007

How does God define success?

A Key Concept “And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved” Acts 2:47 Jacob’s Field in Cleveland stands as a monument to the fact that people will pay money to participate with a team that wins. The state-of-the-art stadium opened in 1994. It became the home of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Over It And Get On With It

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 15, 2004

A path for revival in the church.

12-27-03 Get Over It And Get On With It Text: Zechariah 8: 1-15 What a time of revival in the land! The people being restored. It was the time for the rebuilding of the Temple as the remnant returned. Zechariah saw the sinfulness and religious indifference of the people. His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Lot With Little Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

God uses people even if we do not think they are capable, and He uses anyone no matter who they are and where they are from.

The Book of Joshua represents an emotional high for the nation of Israel, as God’s people conquered Canaan and took possession of the Promised Land. Conversely, the Book of Judges is a huge let down, as the Israelites’ reliance on God falters and opposing nations begin to torment them. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Oopen?

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 10, 2015

Jesus would have us exercise loving non-judgmental leadership and bless those around us.

As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Open? In Luke Chapter 6 at verse 37 Jesus had been speaking quite briefly, and simply, but obvious and challengingly, about giving. Last week’s piece dealt with that one verse. You can almost imagine these disciples sitting there listening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-39

Denomination: Apostolic

Four Keys To Achieve Jubilee Summary

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 28, 2020

Jubilee is the perfect will of God for those who are in Christ Jesus, in Him there is liberty , restoration, peace and rest

FOUR KEYS TO ACHIEVING JUBILEE TEXT – LEVITICUS 25:10-12 INTRODUCTION We have been studying on foundation keys to achieving jubilee and today we shall summarize all these keys and apply them to our Christian walk with God a) THE PLACE OF SERVICE – 1PETER 4:10, MARK 10:45 Service cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are All One!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we are all children of God, regardless of color, sex, nationality, religion

Forty-eight years ago Martin Luther King Jr. published a collection of sermons entitled 'Strength to Love'. In this small volume Dr. King challenged Christians to connect their faith to action, which would result in just laws and society for all people. These sermons are as relevant today as they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Isaiah 5:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Reflection B.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / How To Approach The Question

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

We should ask whether God has a purpose in coronavirus. It's a logical and reasonable question to ask. But we first need to think about how to even approach the question.

In my second Reflection I wrote: “Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times?” In my fifth Reflection I noted that the Daily Express [an English newspaper] had asked another question: “What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist