Sermons on singlemindedness: showing 61-75 of 108

The Commitment Of A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007

A great number of people called themselves Christians who want to be served than to serve. There are many who aspire in leadership but very few will aspire to servant-hood.

THE COMMITMENT OF A SERVANT-LEADER Luke 9:57-62 (I preached this message during my employment at Philippine Missionary Institute) Illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stones In The Road

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 19, 2013

The ’stones’ on the gospel road – those difficult verses we stumble over or just pass by – are treasures if we take the time to stop and pick them up; two such ‘stones’ in the story of the raising of Lazarus speak of the intensity of Jesus’ love for us.

I had to take my car into the shop in Binghamton last week, and I had a lot of time to kill. The waiting room didn’t look very inviting, so I decided to do something I haven’t done in a long time: I took a walk. At first it seemed as if the world had been put on pause, or at least slow motion; the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

Two Treasures And Two Visions Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 27, 2013

Matthew reveals the Kingship of Jesus throughout His Gospel; This message covers the "parables" of the two treasures and two visions: Is your life Kingdom focused?

Godly Ambitions and Goals: Two Treasures and Two Visions Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount provides for us a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God and those who have been called to become citizens of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Women

A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER (PROVERBS 31:10-31) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Win!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2023

Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the lier, a thief, For temptation, primarily, satan uses 3 areas of the flesh: 1. The lust of the flesh. 2. The lust of the eye. 3. The pride of life.

We Win! Matthew 4:1-3 Bishop Fulton Sheen said, “Rivers follow the course of least resistance. That's why they are so crooked.” This I'm sure of, “We cannot afford to take the course of least resistance when it comes to temptation.” We have to follow the truth of scripture and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For The Lord Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

The book of Philippians is perhaps the most personal and heartwarming in nature.

Opener: Good Morning Family of Christ church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. My name is Pastor Steven if you do not know me already and I am one of the Pastors here at the church. If you have joined us in the past, you know I like to recap last week’s sermons. As you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Giving Overflows From God's Grace

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009

Is giving for the Lord’s work a struggle? Take to heart what Paul says as he points us to God’s grace in Christ and changes the way we think about giving. Parts: A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord. B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart

Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13, 14 Theme: Our Giving Overflows from God’s Grace A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart Season: Pentecost 6b Date: July 12, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflecting God's Holiness

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 12, 2013

The heart in which the Holy Spirit has been poured out will stop magnifying self and start magnifying God.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church March 17, 2013 Reflecting God’s Holiness Leviticus 16:1-2 Into: We can be admitted/concert hall/any concert hall, only if we have a ticket. • Ticket/gives/right/hear/symphony concert. • Let us suppose we possess such a ticket. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007

Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe Week 14 - Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Continuing our series in week 14 of looking at having a Single Minded focus on Christ.

Believe 14 – Single Mindedness January 25, 2015 Matthew 6:25-34 I’m not sure which I’ve heard more, men are simple minded or single minded? Maybe it’s both. I know men and I will include boys in this one who have a single minded focus. Generally speaking, if you ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Mother

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023

No matter how deep the scars that life has left us with, the mother-love of God can restore the broken places and refill the empty places. There is nothing that we have lost that cannot be transformed or redeemed.

Many of you met my sister Kathleen and her son Brian when they came down for my installation. Brian is the only child in our generation, my mother’s only grandchild. And that’s surprising because, of the two of us, Kathleen didn’t want children and I did. I was the one who played with dolls. I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful What You Wish For–you Might Get It!

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 27: 1 – 46

Genesis 27: 1 – 46 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR–You Might Get It! 27 Now it came to pass, when Isaac was old and his eyes were so dim that he could not see, that he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son.” And he answered him, “Here I am.” 2 Then he said, “Behold now, I am old. I do ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Must See Jesus

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2001

Only personal, significant contact with our risen Lord brings about true faith and obedience. All else is only ritual, and religious rhetoric. We MUST see Jesus!

Although it seems in my own experience that the account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is primarily used when preaching during the Easter season, I am sure that through the years it has been a favorite passage for many preachers, as well as lay students of the scriptures. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox