Sermons on shades of grey: showing 826-840 of 3,984

Chapter 45 Tower Of Shechem Burned Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2021

The tower of Shechem is where the elite of Shechem lived. It was part of the Temple of Baal-berith, and though we don’t know its location relative to the city, we do know that it served as the fortress to which the leaders of Shechem fled from the onslaught of Abimelech.

Chapter 45 Tower of Shechem Burned [Judges 9.46-9.49] Scripture: Judges 9:46-49 (KJV) 46 And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith. 47 And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping God's Gifts Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

If you aren’t actively seeking out or using your gifts to build up the body of Christ, why not? It’s why you were made.

I love bumper-sticker theology. And one of my favorites is, “Life is hard try reading the instructions.” Those of you who have assembled toys or furniture may have discovered this principle the hard way. I’ve neglected to count the parts. I’ve put things together upside down and backwards. When I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

Worship is not a quiet thing. It demands expression both verbally and physically. cherubim do it constantly before the throne. Worship is our invitation to join them.

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 6 Topic: Worship God Step 4 – Worship “The Father seeks such to worship him.” “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Divine Assistance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores God's unwavering protection and help, encouraging trust in God amidst life's challenges and strife.

Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather in the warm embrace of God's love and grace. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to listen to the Word of God. And what a Word it is today! Our scripture for today is Psalm 121. Let's read it together: "I lift up my eyes to the hills— ...read more

Topics: Divine Help

Funeral Message #2 (Psalm 23)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

This is a funeral message based on Psalm 23

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Psalm That The Devil Can Quote

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Psalm 91 emphasizing the blessings of dwelling is the secret place of the Almighty

THE PSALM THAT THE DEVIL CAN QUOTE TEXT - Psalm 91 INTRO. - Surveys have proved this is one of the favorite Psalms of the people of God. It was found to be one of the 50 favorite passages of many Christians. It is the Psalm that carried many of the missionaries in China through the turmoil of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Brings Protection Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 21, 2001

No one outside of the Love of Christ will survive.

What if you don’t know what to say? Say nothing? …Speak about Love. Comfort others with God’s Word. Enlighten them to the future. Bring up Gods wonderful Grace. The Power of His Might. The hedge of protection we have in Him. Isaiah 4:2-4 “Those whose names are written down to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostate Described

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

To understand Jude?s heated description of these individuals

I. Jude 8 ?Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.? II Peter 2:10 ?But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

My Shadow And I

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

The inevitability and importance of of the influence we have in the lives of others

MY SHADOW & I As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. (Acts 5:15) Introduction: The Need For Shadows. · There is much heartache, suffering , & weariness in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jehu: Picture Of God-Drivenness

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 12, 2007

16 characteristics of a God-Driven life.

I. JEHU WAS DRIVEN A. Driving Chariot Furiously Because He Was A Man With A Mission 1. God-ordained mission - Cleanse the land from house of Ahab 2. What is your mission, your meaning, your purpose? a. until you find it, easy to drag and drift through life b. find it, everything is much more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secret Life Of A Stiff

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings From God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 30, 2006

Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a); II. GOD HAS FORGIVEN US – (v. 7b-8); III. GOD HAS REVEALED HIS WILL TO US – (v. 9-10); IV. GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INH

THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD Ephesians 1:7-12 Our text today revealed to us the tremendous blessings that God has provided and available to Christians. I. GOD HAS REDEEMED US – (v. 7a) • Redemption literally means deliverance as a result of the payment of ransom. • This implies:  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006

A sermon on Psalm 23 based on material from Phillip Keller’s book, "A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm."

The Lord Is My Shepherd Ps. 23 INTRO.: Written by a shepherd, David. Later became leader of the most powerful empire Israel ever had. We see him in the field with his sheep. Perhaps meditating on God’s goodness and care. He draws upon his knowledge of a shepherd’s relationship with his sheep to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ