Sermons on saying yes to the spirit: showing 241-255 of 202,215

Says Who? Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on authority, submission, and rebellion.

Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. Rebellion equals freedom. We didn’t actually know how to say it like that, but that’s the premise from which we operated from the time we were about 12 or 13 years old, right? It just made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Survey Says

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 6, 2008

Digital love may byte you in the end.

I have noticed that there are a lot of folks over 40 looking for a mate on the social networks. My son met his wife online and I am a Techie so I am not opposed to the concept. I will say y’all need to be careful. A lot of danger lurks on the web. I have learned over the years from my many degrees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Saying Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021

A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Say Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2007

A sermon on humility and how to respond to people the way Jesus did.

Matthew 11:2-11 “Say Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org In John 2:35-37 John the Baptist is with two of his disciples and when John sees Jesus passing by, he says, “Look, the Lamb of God!” At this these two disciples of John left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Saying Is Believing

Contributed by Ryan Worley on Mar 20, 2011

The saying part of faith that reflects what we believe in our heart.

We have all heard the common phrase “Seeing is believing.” It is a phrase that has permeated our culture and has broken down the faith that needs to be practiced by born again believers. If you are a part of a word of faith, spirit-filled church then you know that “seeing is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying No To Selfishness Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 3, 2001

I talk about how to turn a selfish life into an unselfish one.

Saying No To Selfishness 6-30-01 Opening Illustration: Some things just rob our joy. For instance waking up in the morning because you have to go to the bathroom. As you get up you look at the clock and realize you woke up 20 minutes before your alarm was to go off. How you wished you had those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Trustworthy Saying Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 13, 2023

Paul is giving Timothy this trustworthy saying. He emphasizes that this is a sure word that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Do you remember when you made a concentrated effort to clean your house and felt the satisfaction of a clean house? Then after all the work straitening, dusting, vacuuming you look across the room and everything looks clean and then a beautiful ray of sunlight comes through the window. In that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Say PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores Paul's fearless faith and integrity in the face of adversity, encouraging believers to emulate his unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

Good morning, my dear church family! I'm absolutely thrilled to be standing before you today, bringing you a message from God's Word. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Now, let's get right into the heart of our discussion for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:23-27

Topics: Paul, Nothing

The Lord Says

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 4, 2003

Three things of which we must not boast, and three things of which we may boast: Things that bring delight to God.

INTRODUCTION I GET TIRED: Of some baseball or football players telling me what kind of hot-dog or soup to eat: Of partially dressed Hollywood starlets or stars stating the kind of car that I should drive or which motor oil to use in that car: Of former professional sports stars pretending that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Say What? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011

The 21st sermon in our series on the book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we are looking at the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel.

Genesis Pt. 21 – “Say What?” Text: Genesis 11:1-9 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, when we looked at Genesis 10, we saw the sons of Noah and their descendants, and they were listed out for us, and we were told that from them, all the nations of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Say No Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2008

These principles are so simple and basic that we should instictively know they are right. Christians really shouldn’t have to be taught to them... but we do. Why?

OPEN: The popular author Robert Fulghum once wrote in the Kansas City Times, “Most of what I really need to know about life… I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but it WAS always taught in the sandbox at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015

Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness In Mourning...say What? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

The Beatitudes paint a counter-culture picture of the character of a Christian. Blessing is found in poverty of spirit, and in mourning. Doesn’t seem possible, but it’s a truth that Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount.

Here we go. The Sermon on the Mount covers three chapters in the book of Matthew. Chapters five through seven. In chapter five Jesus teaches us about the? Law of God. Chapter six is about living in the? Presence of God. And Chapter seven will walk us through the? Judgment of God. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

Say No To The World

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 4, 2002

John tells us to say no to the world. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives.

Introduction: John tells us to say no to the world. There is a need for us to understand the world system that stands opposed to everything in the kingdom of God. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic