Sermons on Set Us Apart:

Keeping It Together When Everything Is Falling Apart Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Sep 15, 2007

An exposition of Rev. 7

Keeping It Together When Everything Falls Apart Rev. 7 Whenever you read the book of Revelation, sooner or later you have to get to the unpleasant subject of tribulation---more specifically, what is known as the Great Tribulation---a future dark of dark days described in several ways in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel - God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 24, 2011

The name Immanuel means “God is with us.” It is one of the most precious and familiar names of the Savior. It brings comfort and hope and reminds us that God has not forsaken you. This sermon examines the historical setting behind this name.

The name Immanuel means “God is with us.” It is one of the most precious and familiar names of the Savior. It is a name that brings comfort and hope. It reminds us that God has not forsaken you. We might be surprised that this name for the Savior was an obscure reminder from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Christian Difference” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2019

What sets the message of Chrsitianity apart from other messages in the world today?

A farmer would call his pigs to feed by tapping a stick against the fence of the pig sty. When they heard the “tapping” they ran to the trough to feed. One day they got loose and wandered into the woods nearby. A woodpecker landed on a tree and began pecking away. When the pigs heard the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

You're Setting On Your Heart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005

THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saints Are Sinners

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2006

As Christians we are saints, sinners, sons of God and set apart. What a mix

SMB 01-11-06 All Saints Day 2006 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 1 - Setting The Stage

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2018

Two primary concepts are found in Genesis 1; God is the Creator and man is the creation made for relationship with God the Creator. These truths set the stage for the rest of God's Holy Word.

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 8:3-9, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Coffee Table Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

A Coffee table Christian is one that is set out for everyone to see but barely ever gets used and waiting to do something else.

Are you a coffee table Christian? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 Good Morning Church! it is good to be in the house of the Lord! Are you a Coffee table Christian? One that looks good, out where everyone can see you but usually only looked at while you are waiting to do something else! Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Holiness Vs A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 17, 2024

The word Holy comes from the Hebrew word Kodesh and the Greek word Hagios and these words literally translate as to set apart or separated from the common or ordinary and the opposite of that would be not set apart from, common, and ordinary.

Holiness vs A form of Godliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - The English way of defining words will often cause an obscure or circular definition which literally means a complicated systems to explain something which cause confusion and we so many times will draw the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Jeremiah 5:22, Ezekiel 22:25-28, Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

- When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Foundation Sets The Standard Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010

There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discourage

Introduction There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discouraged, or disoriented we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Set Up (Exodus 40)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2024

How does setting up the tabernacle teach us about setting up a church? Let's look at Exodus 40.

How much detail is required to set up a healthy local church? Have we done so exactly as the Lord commanded? Are some things to be treated as holy? Let’s look at Exodus 40. When was the tabernacle first set up after the Exodus from Egypt? Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “On the first day of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Unites Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that despite the divisions in our society, gratitude, particularly for the sacrifice of Jesus, can unite us all.

In early August 2020, in the interest of gaining a better understanding of the polarized state of our nation, Pew Research Group polled supporters of both Presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, asking this question: Thinking about your close friends, how many would you say support ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Gratitude, Unity, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Gratitude