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Don't Be A Show Off

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018

This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

(a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Shows Unending Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2024

We are tasked with showing the glory, justice and patience of God, and we mess up, sometimes frequently.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2024 The Lord’s mercy endures forever. Let’s be honest, here. Do we really deserve God’s mercy, when all of us who have reached the age of reason have sins in our life, and most of us have serious sins impacting human life, or honesty, financial justice, or our human ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Lord Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 22, 2024

Maybe Moses realised that after witnessing so many magnificent miracles, physical and supernatural encounters, and even after seeing God face to face, all of these experiences are only glimpses of God's Glory, but not God's full Glory.

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Exodus 33:17-18 After the burning bush encounter, after witnessing mighty miracles, and after seeing God face to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-18

Easter: "Show Me Your Resurrection.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 5, 2025

“You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”

[humor] I heard a kid say, "What I like best about Easter time is the candy and Jesus not being' dead anymore!" In his book “Living Buddha, Living Christ,” Thich Nhat Hanh remarks to a visiting Christian: “You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”1 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Growth

Mother's Who Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

This morning I want to begin by giving you my thesis: A mother can make a significant spiritual impact on her children with or without the help of a father.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moved By Mercy To Be Merciful

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 3, 2013

The spiritual gift of being merciful is far more than a feeling or an emotion: it reflects the mercy of God.

“Moved by Mercy to Be Merciful” Romans 12:8d “He who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Today we look at the seventh spiritual gift mentioned in Romans 12, namely, that of being showing mercy to others. The gifts (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others As God Loves Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 22, 2015

We can ask Jesus to help us love the unlovable. We must always look for chances to show God’s love to others, even when it might be hard to do. We never know whose life Jesus may change because we showed his love.

Good morning boys and girls! Your Sunday school teachers have told me that today you’re going to be talking about saints. Well, I’m going to talk to you about someone who is not a saint, but who certainly acted like one after he met Jesus. Let me start by asking you to use your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Start Here - Our Calling Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus calls us to start where we are and share the gospel story.

Start Here – Our Calling Matthew 9:35-38 * Lawrence Brotherton tells this story; “The Pastor asked an energetic young man to help him fill some vacancies in the Sunday School teaching roster. After looking over the church roll and determining who was available, he asked one man if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 5, 2010

What we need to do Gods way not ours.

LET US Learn the in and out ; of how God wants us to act as Christians There are things he wants you and I to do his way . 1 .Fear Heb. 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Forget To Say Thank You? Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 13, 2019

The Importance of Thanksgiving and Praise

Weekly Message/Devotion October 13, 2019 Luke 17:11-19 Did You Go Back and Thank Him? Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Prophecy Shows That Jesus Is Coming Again

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 11, 2001

How we know Jesus is coming soon!

Jesus Is Coming! We must start toninght by making a distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ. -At the rapture all the Saints will be taken away -After 7 years of tribulation at the battle of Armageddon then the Lord will physically return to earth. We know that these are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Shows Us His Love In Prayer

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 25, 2004

EASTER 7(A) - Jesus show us his love in prayer when he prays glorify your only Son and protect your children.

JESUS REVEALS HIS LOVE IN PRAYER John 17:1-11 - May 23, 2004 - Easter 7 JOHN 17:1-11 1After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Me Your Birthmarks - Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Assurance of Salvation: Look for these 3 marks of a believer. Alliterated outline of I Jn. 5. Powerpoint at website.

Show Me Your Birthmarks 1 John 5:1-5, 13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRO: If I were to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically, you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist