Sermons on sixteenth century: showing 166-180 of 27,563

Counting The Cost

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 23, 2022

Jesus did not sugarcoat it when He was pointing out that following Him would not be a bed of roses! Being a disciple could not be and cannot be taken lightly because being a disciple is to be totally committed!

COUNTING THE COST Text: Luke 9:57 -62 Luke 9:57  As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58  And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: United Methodist

The Peculiar People (April 30 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 27, 2023

Peter is telling us is that we should not let the things of this world, nor the people of this world distract us from the business of the Gospel! Today we want to talk about provocateurs, peculiar people and our priesthood.

THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text:1 Peter 2:9-16 1 Peter 2: 1 - 10: Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Rules Are Made To Be Broken Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We discovered ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Is The Resurrection Of Jesus Important? Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

Does it matter if Jesus really rose?

WHY IS THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IMPORTANT <<<ILL>>> On February 27th, 1991 Ruth Dillow was at home in Chanuk, Kansas when the phone rang. It was bad news from the Pentagon. Her son, Private First Class Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a landmine in the Persian Gulf War and was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24, John 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Joshua 1 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In our scripture reading, we see the death of Moses has taken place

Moses goes down in the pages of history as one of the greatest men who ever walked on this earth. Once the death of this great man of God took place, many probably felt like everything was coming to an end. But I am convinced that one of the reasons that God removes great men from the earth, such ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Apostles' Creed Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed, informing us that creeds are designed to define the faith, defend the faithful, and declare to the world what the church believes.

Introduction Today, I would like to begin a new series of sermons. This series of sermons is titled The Apostles’ Creed. I would like to examine this creed, which is recited every Sunday in many churches around the world, and which we ourselves frequently recite in our worship services. Listen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Great Awakening Sermon V: Reshaking And Remaking Christians In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", perhaps Christians need to be shook up to the extent that we refocus attention on being remade in the likeness of Jesus Christ so that we choose God's way of grace sufficient for every need.

RESHAKING AND REMAKING CHRISTIANS IN THE 21ST CENTURY It’s still fresh in my mind and most likely I have told it before but it’s always worth sharing: Granny Canup with her blue bonnet upon her head was our neighbor in Anderson, South Carolina. When I was nine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

The Wonderful Word Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The Word of God is wonderful and it stands, it sticks, it stabs, it steers, it stirs, it stills, it strengthens, and it stabilizes. therefore we should listen to it, read it, believe it, receive it, internalize it obey it and share it.

The Wonderful Word of God Chuck Sligh June 13, 1999 TEXT: Psalm 19:7-11 – “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Of God

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 11, 2005

John Calvin wrote, "Men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction of their insignificance, until they have contrasted themselves with the majesty of God." The more we look at God, the more evil we discover.

Afraid of God Isaiah 6:1-8 Over the past few weeks on Sunday evenings we have been looking at the Biblical portrait of Jehovah. We have looked at the fact that we were created by God with a holy hunger that only the creator can fill. Then we spent three weeks looking at the qualities we find in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Me Be Sure I Am A Christian Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

How can you tell between the real follower of Jesus and the counterfeit? While this isn't the only sign, you should look for a person to continue with Christ for the long haul.

What makes a Christian a Christian? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Today, we’ll examine a story Jesus deals with the question of the believer’s confidence on the last Day of Judgment. Jesus’ story shows His followers become distinguishable over time. We’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2018

The command to imitate God in Ephesians 5:15-17 teaches us to walk in wisdom.

Scripture Two weeks I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 called, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave three ways ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rewards For Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 7, 2015

After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a promise. Those who faithfully served the Lord & who faithfully support these workers will be rewarded.

MATTHEW 10: 40-42 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] REWARDS FOR SERVING CHRIST [Revelation 22: 10-17] After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a simply amazing promise. Jesus had instructed His disciples to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

What is the resurrection mean to me?

The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thessalonians # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

One of the things adults talk about is how it seems that young people today do not appreciate the many sacrifices many parents have made for them.

Why is this the case? It could be because they have been given many things without exerting any effort themselves whatsoever. Therefore they can not really appreciate the sacrifices that have been made to make it possible for them to have those things. This explains why they do not think the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist