Sermons on seminary education: showing 826-840 of 21,215

Four Good Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"Discouragement: The Cause And The Cure" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 16, 2018

Why we get discourages and how to solve it. It has a lot to do with how wee deal with people.

“Discouragement: the Cause and the Cure” Nehemiah 4 When my wife and I set out for seminary we moved to New Orleans. Seminary was placed there in 1917 now a century-old started they are because of the great need to spread the gospel in that area. We were both pleasantly surprised to find that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Overcome False Teachers In A Movement?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.

"But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21, 2 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 6:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Double Attendance And Grow The Church

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002

Discussion: How to grow a church.

HOW TO DOUBLE ATTENDANCE AND GROW THE CHURCH By Jerry Falwell A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: EIGHT BASIC ASSUMPTIONS Before I begin to discuss how to grow a church, there are certain assumptions that we must agree on. These assumptions are based on the Word of God and come from the nature of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 21, 2002

Rahab was looking for love and created a lot of past that she needed to get past. This is the first in a 2 part message.

February 17, 2002 Hebrews 11:31; Josh 2 “Looking for love in all the wrong places” INTRODUCTION I like the story about a Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to okay his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31, Joshua 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bring Change To The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Honest Skeptic Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Nathaniel provides the example of the kind of honest skeptic Jesus delights in meeting, changing, and sending into ministry.

Jesus and the Honest Skeptic John 1:43-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little preschooler came home from her first time at Sunday School. Mom wanted to know how things had gone and what the little girl thought about the experience. Mom hoped she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We All Need Something Real Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

JOHN begins his first epistle by telling about something/SOMEONE Who was and is very very REAL. His name is Jesus and John knew Jesus very well.

When my oldest three kids were young we lived in a pretty shabby seminary student housing at Midwestern. We eventually moved up to the richer side of the seminary but when we first got there price was the primary concern. It was a dark panel two bedroom so we had the kids all packed into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

God's Timing (Patience)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on waiting on God.

God’s Time OT - Isaiah 64:4, “Since ancient days no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” NT - Hebrews 11:39-40 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by Jeff Jordan on Nov 14, 2016

Christians are to pray for each other, though sometimes we don't know exactly what to pray for. We examine some of the elements of praying for others.

How to Pray for One Another Begin with Jeremiah People clip about prayer requests from the album First Love Fortunately our prayer request time is not Looney toons like that. A common form of prayer is “intercessory prayer.” That is praying on behalf of someone and their need. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Luke 22:39-40, John 17:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Is Sacred

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 13, 2023

We as Christians march to the beat of a different drummer, and that’s also true in how we relate to the spiritual dimension of time.

Ephesians 5: 15-17; Colossians 4:5 It was a tradition for the faculty of a southern seminary to meet together every morning before their 8 am classes for a time of Bible study and prayer. These sessions were scheduled to conclude by 7:55 at the latest, in order for everyone to be on time for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5

A Sick Church, A Lame Man, And Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2020

The churches of this day confront broken humanity. Whether we attempt to touch those who are broken through our wealth or with the power of Christ depends upon how we see ourselves as servants of the Lord.

“Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist