Sermons about Risks Of Popularity

Christian Dialogue With The State Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2017

| 2,954 views

Our responsibility is to hold these politicians’ feet to the fire, remind them of what is good, and vote godly people in to replace them if they do not.

Thursday of third week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Teaching science, as I do every week in the school year, involves risk management. When one is teaching kids who are fifteen to eighteen years old, one has to recognize that these are children in adult bodies. Their frontal lobes, where logic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Risky Business Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

based on 16 ratings

| 3,417 views

The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business.

Risky Business part 1 Thesis: The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business. Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 21, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 9,394 views

Mark contrasts the full commitment of Mary with Judas who moves his commitment to Jesus aside in favor of something else. We all know how that turned out.

A man was shopping for a valentines day gift for his wife and as he passed the cosmetics counter it occurred to him that perfume would be the perfect gift. So he asked the sales representative to show him some of the most popular brands of perfume. The first bottle she brought out was $150. “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Gambling Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,293 views

Shows what is wrong with gambling in our society

Title: What’s wrong with gambling Theme: Text: Exodus 20:17, Gambling- 1) a valuable consideration, mutually risked in the hope of 2) winning a significant prize, which is awarded 3) not primarily for skill or ability but largely by the caprice of chance. In just a little over a month from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Alert Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 1, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,117 views

We must keep alert to the danger of spiritual terrorists.

Keep Alert! 1 John 2:18-27 copyright December 30, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche REAL DEAL CHRISTIANS At the end of one year and at the beginning of another we have this strange custom of waiting until midnight to bid one year farewell and another hello (which results in spending much of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Heroes Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 3, 2010

based on 9 ratings

| 5,536 views

God illustrates a life of joyful obedience through Christian heroes.

Scripture Introduction As a society, our taste in heroes has changed. A few years ago, researchers asked two thousand eighth-graders to name prominent people they admired and wanted to be like. After the results were published, a columnist for the Chicago Daily News, Sidney Harris, lamented the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

based on 7 ratings

| 9,547 views

What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Start: Tomorrow Begins A New Day

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 11,226 views

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

"A Fresh Start: Tomorrow begins a new day." 2 Cor. 5:17; Phil 3:13b-14; Jeremiah 29:11; I John 1:9 Great Bend, Kansas December 31, 2006 INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness

Mom: The Loving Truth Teller

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

| 2,944 views

The fourth sermon of a post-Easter series on Love and the 2009 Mother’s Day message

A mother knows she’s been home too long for the following reasons: (Slide 1) 1. (Slide 2) She begins to talk to Barney as a real person. 2. (Slide 3) She forgets which one is real – Mister Rogers or King Friday. 3. (Slide 4) She cries for a wedding on Sesame Street. 4. (slide 5) She is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Noah - Man Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Pratt on Nov 7, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 13,998 views

Learn what makes Noah a superhero of the faith.

“Superheroes of the Faith” Noah – Man of Obedience God is looking for people who will live righteous lives in the face of evil. People like “Noah.” People who: Are obedient to God When it’s not popular Push aside fear and Step out in Faith People who will serve the Lord in a broken, desperate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015

| 4,158 views

If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021

| 1,997 views

We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safety Is Not First! Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

| 4,207 views

Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Jail Free

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 3, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 6,340 views

A sermon that discusses how Jesus has set us free.

Get out of jail free. . . Card Romans chapter 8 verses 1 - 17 The old board game called Monopoly has a chance card that players can pick up and it means that they don’t miss three turns nor do they need to pay $50-00. By simply possesing this little card they can effect an escape from prison. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,203 views

The power that enabled Jesus and Peter to walk on water is available to us.

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 7, 2005 Proper 14 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 14:22-33 "Jesus Power" There has been resurgence in America that might just go unnoticed if it weren’t for Hollywood. This summer’s blockbuster movie Fantastic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

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