Sermons on sincerity: showing 976-990 of 16,102

The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

Those who don’t want to believe will often give the excuse, ’The Bible is full of contradictions’. This lesson analysis the question and considers whether the statement is true or false.

Answering Criticisms “The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions” Introduction 1. When talking to people about the Bible, the objection is often raised, “The Bible is full of contradictions”. 2. In this lesson, we shall analyze what is meant by this statement and consider whether or not it is true. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As God Intended It Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch Walked With God: And He Was Not….

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. What an "Epitaph for a man to put on his tombstone!" B. The greatest testimony that could be placed on a man’s tombstone was that which is recorded in the Word of God concerning the man Enoch - "but he never used it!" C. Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Only For God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Mature disciples live only to honor God and not to be seen by men.

LIVING FOR THE AUDIENCE OF ONE (Be Perfect series) "Be careful not to do your `acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV) "God wants us to be so supernaturally transformed that our main objective is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Bearers Of The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Going Gets Tough Love Gets Going Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Living a life of love in the midst of unimaginable persecution. If this is the message to these Christians who are under unimaginable persecution, then what is the message for us living in a free society; and how much more does God expect from us as a re

When the Going Gets tough Love Gets Going 1 Peter 1:22-2:2 (Key Center, Verse 1:22) How Do You Love 22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. Exegesis: You obeyed the truth and are now ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Let It Be Real

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2005

OUR SERVICE TO THE LORD MUST BE GENUINE.

LET IT BE REAL LUKE 20: 45-47 I. INTRODUCTION SERVING GOD REQUIRES AN ATTITUDE OF GENUINE AFFECTION AND SINCERITY. THEREFORE, WHATEVER WE DO FOR THE LORD AND HIS CHURCH, LET IT BE REAL. NO MATTER WHERE WE SERVE IN THE LOCAL BODY OF CHRIST, WE MUST BE SURE TO GIVE GOD OUR BEST. FAILURE TO DO SO IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Worth Passing On

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 23, 2004

A SERMON ON THE KIND OF FAITH THAT IS WORTH PASSING ON TO OTHER PEOPLE.

2ND TIMOTHY 1:5 TEXT. WHEN I CALL TO REMEMBRACE THE UNFEIGNED FAITH THAT IS IN THEE WHICH DWELT FIRST IN THY GRANDMOTHER:LOIS AND THY MOTHER EUNICE:AND I AM PERSUADED THAT IN THEE ALSO. INTRO. MANY PEOPLE IN OUR CHURCHES HAVE PROFESSED FAITH IN CHIRST AND JOINED THE CHURCH AND FOR A BRIEF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Can We See What Simeon Saw?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 18, 2010

Can we see Christmas thru new eyes this Christmas?

A pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds which were gathering. "Preacher," the organizer said, "I trust you’ll see to it that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Whole-Hearted I Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

Series on the life of Caleb, the benefits of serving God "wholeheartedly"

Whole-Hearted HOTL 2011 Expound on Caleb: Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. whole•heart•ed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: *other

The Law Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011

Even though there isn't step by step requirments of prayer,but there are examples that Christ gave each believer.

The Law of Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Pass On Your Faith

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012

A faith that will thrive from generation to generation: ❶ Must Be A Convincing Faith ❷ Must Be A Consistent Faith ❸ Must Be A Contagious Faith. ❹ Must Be A Confident Faith.

2 Timothy 1:5 (AV) 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned (“not a mask” genuine, honest, sincere) faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Think You're Not A Pharisee?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 28, 2014

Christ directed the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Praying in the Temple to those who trusted in their own righteousness. We are more prone to trust in our own righteousness than we might think. This self-trust can keep us from being merciful.

Over the years, we have all heard preachers address the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican praying in the Temple. “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Establishing Priorities - Priorities With The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

Establishing priorities with the church.

ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES – “PRIORITIES WITH THE CHURCH” Phil 3:13 “13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead” INTRO: Establishing Priorities has been my subject ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Faith Vs. Faith"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

In Super Bowl 49 two teams verse each other so does our different types of faith verses each other. We chose the winner.

Faith Vs Faith Today the Seattle Sea Hawks vs the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49. I don’t know what kind of faith you have but maybe we have different faith at different times on our lives. Faith is important at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Methodist