Sermons on robert louis: showing 271-285 of 11,034

Overcoming Disappointment

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13, Ezekiel 1:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016

The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018

Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Got What It Takes To Stand

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 5, 2006

The inspiration for this sermon came from a fellow contributor, Dr Robert E. Houston from California message, Stand <not available on this site> and also some of the information used in the development also came from that sermon.

I GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO STAND! Ephesians 6:11-13 King James Version – 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2024

Is your purpose in life to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. If so... how do we do that?

A man named William Barclay once observed that “There are two great days in a person’s life. The day we are born and the day we discover WHY.” Hmmm. the day we discover WHY we were born! Well, that’s interesting. Lots of people never even consider why they were born. I mean, they kind of drift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Greater Than The Bounties

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2001

Funeral for Robert Hamilton, Jr., a Georgia farmer and retired cook/chef for National Naval Medical Center, who left four accomplished sons and whose spiritual legacy focused on each one’s unique needs.

A man reaches maturity when he recognizes that he is not the center of the universe. In our younger years, we tend to think that it’s all about what we want, all about our wishes and our whims. But you are growing up when you recognize that the world is a great deal larger than what you want; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Refuse To Come Down

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2013

THis message brought healing to many. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem.  Everything else is inconvenience. " ~ Robert Fulghum

Refuse to Come Down 2 Kings 1: 1-10NLT We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our nation. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Peeling The Onion - The Story Of The Good Samaritan”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 10, 2019

Title comes from a sermon by Robert Wuthnow. Jesus tells a great story. We know it well. Or do we? Some quotes from Ken Bailey "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes"

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2019 Text: Luke 10:25 Redeemer “Peeling the Onion - Let Me Do It” At first glance the Gospel lesson is going to give us a list of the things we can do in order “to get into heaven”. That is what the Jewish lawyer is asking Jesus. “What must I do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Laugh

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2014

A sermon on humor focused on the birth of Isaac= he laughs (Outline and much material adapted from Dr. Robert Lee Hill at: http://community-christian.org/sermons/GodWantsYoutoLaugh_092610.pdf)

HoHum: A wise man said, “Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them miserable, but not enough to make them joyful. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Out Of Ten

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 8, 2009

A Thanksgiving sermon from Luke 17:11-19. I want to credit Matt Chandler of the Village Church for ideas from "The Art of Remembrance" and Robert Massey of Christ Church for the bulk of this sermon from "Where Are the Nine?"

Dakota Community Church October 11, 2009 One Out of Ten Where are the other nine? Good morning everyone and welcome to this favorite holiday celebration Sunday - Thanksgiving! The cool crisp early morning air, the leaves crunching underfoot on a walk through the park, the smell of roasting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014

This message focuses on four gifts given to each of us because of Jesus' finished work on the cross. This material was inspired by "Search for Significance" written by Robert McGee who shared the four answers from Jesus to false beliefs.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 CHCC – September 8, 2013 (Outlline inspired by Robert McGee, "The Search for Significance") INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Church, A Place Of New Beginnings (A New Years Message) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

‘A New Beginning’ is about changing our story by resetting both our course and our focus, on living the life that we were created to live.

His Church, A Place Of New Beginnings New Years 2022 Dismiss GROVE KIDZ Welcome, to church! Welcome, to the year 2022! Yes a brand new year is off and running. 34 hours down… and 8,726 still to go. OKAY – here’s the deal… TODAY - day 2 of the year 2022… God is handing every single person in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Heart Christ's Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2003

This morning I want us to compare our hearts to the rooms in our houses and see how Jesus would view each room. (Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home)

Sermon for 8/11/2003 My Heart, Christ’s Home Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home Introduction: A. Wanted: Fishers of Men. You catch them and the Lord cleans them. B. Cleaning fish or getting them ready to eat is a disgusting job. C. Took the boys fishing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marvel Of The Incarnation

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2010

"The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for that is "Incarnation," meaning "in the flesh." Jesus was the Incarnation of God. Jesus was the way that God sent His "idea" to h

Purpose: To explain the nature of Christ's incarnation. Aim: I want the listener to sense the impact that Christ's coming had on mankind. INTRODUCTION: "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for all of that is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible