Sermons on sacred bond: showing 106-120 of 19,396

We Are One - Part 1

Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012

Why can't we get along?

The Israelites are about to enter the land of Canaan, the promised land. Eventually, each tribe will be given a portion of the land for their home. The day is coming when they will no longer travel as a nation with the very presence of God on display in the cloud by day and the fire by night. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015

What will it really take for God to use what is in our hands? The Spirit of God wants be break all bondages in our life, empower us to use the unconventional, discarded and stuff that is given up for being useless. Finally our genuine thirst for God ...

Opening illustration: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard. His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue mission began, but was given up after another 24 hours. No ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As God Has Called Us To Live

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 25, 2011

What does it mean to be a Christian? When we accept Jesus as Savior, how are we to live our lives? God desires to totally and completely transform us from our old nature to His new creation... We have to Bond with Christ, Build up our faith in Him thru Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) in view of a call Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Bond, Build and Blossom! Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Introduction: Do you remember those US Army commercials, “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And Hope

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2018

Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope.

Intro Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Purpose: Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 3:20-35 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Section 2) When You Meet Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

How does bonding occur? The Danger of the One and Only Theory

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE II. WHEN YOU MEET Remember physical proximity, attraction, temperaments, beauty, and types of love. A. Bonding refers to the emotional covenant that links a man and a woman toghether for life and makes them intensely valuable to one another. It is the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think And Practice Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021

Though this letter is a positive letter with words of encouragement to Philippians, yet there were issues that he had to address through his testimony and citing the kenosis theory of Christ. Read further to think and practice Truth.

Theme: Think and Practice Truth Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction to Philippians: Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from the prison cell. Paul chained for the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Mission Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the importance of time and how one woman chose to use her final moments to impart wisdom and love to her daughters.

When Cynthia Manley realized she had twenty minutes left to live, she figured the best thing she could do with the time she had left was to send messages to her daughters. Her daughter, Alanna, was a student at Seattle University. She texted, “Stay strong and no matter what happens take care of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Matthew 25:37-40

Topics: Time Management, Family Bonds, Life Priorities

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2009

Marriage is sacred institution, ordained and instituted by God, and is to be treated as sacred.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Text: Matt. 5:31-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Another major contributing factor in our problems as a nation is the decline of the family. In a recent Barna Research study, we find that among those who have said their wedding vows, one out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Having Life, The Message Of The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 21, 2023

Having life, the message of the Lord's Supper is one of love, sacrifice, and redemption. It serves as a reminder of Jesus' ultimate act of selflessness in giving his body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

HAVING LIFE, THE MESSAGE OF THE LORD'S SUPPER Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, December 21, 2023 John 6:53–55 (ESV) "53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wives And Husbands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the divine institution of marriage, its significance in God's plan, and the roles of love and submission within a Christian marital relationship.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together as one family, united under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. It's a joy to see so many familiar faces and to welcome those who are joining us for the first time. We gather here, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Topics: Love, Submission

My Father's Eyes

Contributed by Mark Sigue on Aug 30, 2024

A human love between father and son is sacred—a connection that transcends time and words. If a human father-son bond is so profound, imagine the immeasurable joy our Heavenly Father feels when we return His love.

My Father’s Eyes (Gen 45:23-28) [Slide: Title Slide] Prayer: [Slide: Gen 45:23-28] 23. Joseph also sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best things from Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for his father on his trip back. 24. Then Joseph told his brothers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:23-28

The Beauty Of Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the beauty of Godly marriage, its biblical foundations, and the principles that make it thrive.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, and it is a beautiful reflection of His love and character. In the Bible, marriage is described as a union between a man and a woman, designed to bring joy, companionship, and fulfillment to both partners. In this sermon, we will explore the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Matthew 6:14-15

Don't Profane What God Has Made Sacred Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2014

Paul addresses the Corinth church's abuse/perversion of the Lords Supper and gives instruction on how they must act to keep sacred what God has ordained as sacred, and if they chose to be irreverent or to ignore the sacred, that God will bring discipline!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 10, 2014 Date Preached: April 13, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Don’t Pervert What God Holds Sacred (Prep 4 Good Friday Lord’s Supper) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates Divorce PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores God's view on marriage and divorce, emphasizing the importance of love, commitment, and faithfulness in accordance with the teachings of Malachi.

Welcome, friends. Welcome to this time of reflection. A time of understanding. A time of hope. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family. A family united by faith. A family bound by love. A family guided by the Word of God. We come to ponder a topic that touches many lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Topics: Divorce

He Heard My Voice.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2023

He loosed my bonds.

HE HEARD MY VOICE. Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 116:12-19. If I was asked why I love the LORD, I might well answer: because He heard and answered my prayer (Psalm 116:1). Yet this may, at first glance, appear self-serving: what would I have to say for myself if my prayers had not been answered in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational