Sermons on scoff: showing 151-165 of 1,016

Heavens Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 29, 2009

A reality check on what there is in scripture.

HEAVENS THE FIRST HEAVEN: EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE – Terrestrial [Deut. 11:17]: "Then the LORD’s anger will burn against you, and he will shut the heavens so that it will not rain and the ground will yield no produce...."[ Deut. 28:12]: "The LORD will open the heavens, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Shall Make You Free!

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 25, 2022

One of Jesus' better-known statements is recorded for us in John 8:32. Some see this as political freedom, but it goes much further, for it describes Jesus Himself and the power to set us free from the oppression of sin.

When we think of the concept of freedom, we here in America refer to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights that guarantee us freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to address our grievances, the right to bear arms, the freedom to assemble peacefully, and the right to legal ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:14-24, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 3:16, Hebrews 5:9, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Voices

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002

Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Worth Following God? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Asaph asks the question - is it worth following God? When you look at life from an eternal perspective, the answer is clear.

Have you ever found yourself thinking – I wish I had what my non-Christian friends have? I wish I had the freedom they have. I wish I was able to do the things that they do without conscience getting in the way. I wish I could get up to what they get up to without feeling guilty. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Habakkuk, America, And The Middle East

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 4, 2014

Was this prophecy of old searching forward to our day. Are we about to see Gods Word brought to bear both in America and in the Middle East.

Turn with me in your Bibles: Habakkuk 1 AND just put your finger there. The Title for this morning’s message is - Habakkuk, America, and the middle east. Habakkuk is one of the books of the bible that are referred to as the minor prophets, not because of their importance but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will God Destroy The World With A Nuclear Bomb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2014

Lot's of people speculate on how the world will end. Some think it will be destroyed by an asteroid, others by nuclear war, still others by .... Zombies? But they're all wrong. Find out why the 2nd Coming should be important to us as Christians.

OPEN: There are a lot of people who seem to agree that the world is going to end. They just don’t all agree on how it’s going to happen. I visited website that reviewed several theories about how the world would end. Among them: 1. Some believe an Asteroid will destroy the earth. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Slow To Anger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2023

In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.

Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Superior Plan Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

God has his plan, and man has his. God’s is based on complete knowledge, man’s on guesses and speculation. Guess which one is superior?

Passage: Acts 13:13-41 Intro: I was listening to a message made by Dr. Stephen Hawking concerning the ability of the human race to survive the next 100 years. 1. here is the gist: we need to be very careful we don’t destroy ourselves with nukes before we develop the capacity to leave planet Earth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus The King

Contributed by Judith Hand on Nov 10, 2006

Jesus reveals he is a MEEK ,MOCKED,and MAJESTIC king as he fulfills his purpose at the end of his earthly ministry

SERMON : JESUS THE KING My grandfather used to say that he wished he knew where he was going to be when he died, and then he wouldn’t go there - (joking that he could avoid his death that way) But Jesus knew exactly where he would be when he died, and the scriptures tell us that he set his face ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Are You Listening?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 22, 2020

Do you have questions to God? Do you have doubts about the future? Do you have fears about the future?

Habakkuk 1:1-The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. (Habakkuk Speaks) 2-O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3-Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For plundering and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consuming Happiness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the wisdom in Psalm 1:1, emphasizing the importance of righteousness, true happiness, and the avoidance of self-centeredness.

Good morning, Church! A hearty welcome to everyone. Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Psalms, Psalm 1:1 to be exact. It's a passage that proclaims: "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." What a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Topics: Happiness, Moral Sense

The All-Inclusive Problem

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 28, 2003

Dealing with the realization that we are all sinners in need of a Savior.

WE MAY BE PRONE TO THINK THAT THERE REALLY ISN’T ALL THAT MUCH DIRECT HARM IN MOST OF LIFE’S LITTLE MISDEMEANORS. UNFORTUNATELY IT’S QUITE THE OPPOSITE. WHY DOES IT ALWAYS SEEM TO BE THE LITTLE THINGS WE SCOFF AT AND BRUSH ASIDE THAT BECOME THE SEEDS THAT SOON SPROUT AND GROW INTO MAJOR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Satan Bound And Christ's Reign For 1000 Years Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 42 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 42 “Satan Bound & Christ Reigns for 100 years” Date: July 2, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 20:1-10 Introduction Chapter 19 ended with the Battle of Armageddon and Christ’s second coming. These are events that mark the close of the Tribulation. The events of chapter 20, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist