Sermons on Selective Breeding: showing 151-165 of 12,365

Taking Control Of Your Thoughts (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The mind the seat of the soul. It is the place where flesh and spirit exchange ideas and come to conclusions about the world around you. It can either be a conductor for the Spirit of God, or a breeding ground for the corruption of the flesh.

Taking Control of Your Thoughts Preparing for the Prophetic 2 Cor 10:3 Indeed, we live as human beings, F31 but we do not wage war according to human standards; F32 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, F33 but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments 5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Not To Wear Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Forgive us our Sins... selections include Leviticus 16--day of Atonement as well as the Women caught in adultery

The Learning Channel hosts a show called What Not to Wear. In it the two hosts take someone who has been volunteered by family and friends for a wardrobe makeover. They go through the persons closet and clothes and pretty mach discards what they have been comfortable wearing. They then make ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manner In Which We Are To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Many times we will select a small passage of scripture from the Bible for our devotional reading each day.

However, just picking a verse or two can be very dangerous. That is, we may not receive all the blessings from the scripture we may select. We must read more to discover the context of the passage. For example, one passage that is often taken out of context is what is commonly called the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 10, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider why Proverbs talks about money so much. Selected Scriptures from Proverbs.

“MONEY MATTERS” Selected Verses in Proverbs FBCF – 6/9/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – No coincidence that the day that we roll out our plans for a new Sanctuary is the day that I had scheduled a sermon on money. The announcement about the sanctuary was not planned back in Nov when I laid out my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man For The Job: God's Way Of Kingdom Leadership Series

Contributed by David Barnes on Aug 12, 2002

God is calling leaders to assist in building His kingdom. What are the criteria God uses to select those that he uses.

INTRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S KINGDOM LEADERSHIP A. God’s leadership for his people is not bound to the past. (15:34-16:1a) 1. Samuel was grieved and the Lord regretted. 2. How long will you grieve? a) We spend too much time comparing what God is doing now to what God may or may not have done ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostles Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 18, 2005

This a simply expository study of Acts 1:12-26. The (5 points) Apostles Styles, Supplication, Spokesman, Situation, Selection.

The Apostles Acts 1:12-26 1. The Apostles Styles (v.13) This is an adapted idea from Herb Hodges book Tally Ho the Fox. Let’s look at the list of the Disciples here in Acts compared to the other three lists in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew 10 Mark 3 Luke 6 Acts 1 Simon (called Peter) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Guide Through Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 8, 2008

Anyone planning a journey into a perilous area where they have never been would be wise to carefully select an experienced guide.

OUR GUIDE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES “But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock; And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalms 78:52-53 (NKJV) A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Go Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2008

God’s invitation is not for a select few, but is issued to all, however, one day God will withdraw that invitation and it will be too late!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 27, 2008 Date Preached: August 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Great Banquet Sermon Text: Luke 14: 15-24 (NKJV) 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who? Me - A Giant Slayer? Series

Contributed by Robert Lum on Sep 2, 2008

The selection of David gives hope to those with low self-esteem that when man overlooks them, God sees them.

This evening, we begin an 8-part series on the life of David. We entitled it, “Slaying Your Giants”. These messages are inspired largely by Max Lucado’s book, “Facing Your Giants”, 2006. When I mention David, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s the classic story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man? Easter Sunday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2013

If you were to ask selected people on Resurrection Sunday, Who is This Man? These might be some answers you would receive

Who is this Man?: Easter Sunday (This message was written to pick up where the Good Friday Message left off. I started the service with the section and then after worship came back to the point Who Do You Say I am?) It’s a brand new day. The darkness of Friday has given away to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus And His Disciples! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 20, 2021

On this Inauguration Day of America, 2,000 years ago, our Commander In Chief selected 12 Men to be on his Cabinet.

"When God sent His Son into all the world He went all in. When Jesus went to the cross to die for our sins, He went all in. When He went to find the very best to follow Him and to learn with Him, to travel with Him and even die with Him, He chose 12 men. to go all out for Him!" (James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evolution Vs. Creation: The Great Debate

Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Aug 25, 2001

Some quotes and information showing the credibility of biblical creation

*Note...after years of further research and study, I am now in firmly in the camp that embraces Historic Christianity and theistic evolution. It is backed by the very best research and is, in my current understanding, most credible in following the truths of science and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idols For Destruction

Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001

President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:49, Jeremiah 21:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed