Sermons on socialist ideas: showing 91-105 of 59,677

Provision Along The Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the second in a series of sermons on vision within the church. It deals with idea’s of God’s guidance, protection, and provision as we fulfill His vision.

The Stewardship of Vision Provision Along the Way Exodus 13 ¡V 16 Last week we looked at Moses calling ¡V his burning bush experience and paralleled his experience with ours. We talked about Moses ¡V his calling, appointment, and anointing as the deliverer of Israel. We talked about our vision ¡V ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Upclose God We Claim To Know

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014

People have different ideas of God and they have different ideas of their relationship with God. Do you really know the God you think you know?

The up close God we claim to know Acts 17:22-17:32 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about worship. I know that worship means different things to different people, and we will address that in a few minutes. I think it is sad that churches have worship wars. Churches have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fitting Truth Into Our Box

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Allowing God to explode our pre-conceived ideas.

Fitting Truth Into Our Box I heard the story of a couple who married, over the years when the wife would prepare to cook a roast she would do as she had seen her mother do. She would cut off the small end of the roast. Years passed, and children were born. One day when the couple’s daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Be Perfect

Contributed by Kevin White on May 16, 2005

This is a Pentecost Sermon focussing on the Wesleyan idea of Christian Perfection

The Power to Be Perfect Acts2:1-12 Today is Pentecost Sunday. What comes to mind when you hear the word Pentecost? Pentecostal? Do you think of strange other-worldly languages, dancing in the aisles and jumping over pews? Often the day of Pentecost that we just read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving Is An Attitude (Not A Day)

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 18, 2004

This message looks at the idea of developing thanksgiving as a lifestyle and attitude.

Thanksgiving Is an Attitude (Not a Day) Psalm 95 Abraham Lincoln in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863 said this: We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: *other

Profess Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

BIG IDEA: Share YOUR faith YOUR way!

“PROFESS” People: Part 3 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal INTRO VIDEO: Evangelism Tips - Deep Thoughts From A Shallow Christian (00:58) GRAB bottle of coke… Seen the new Coke commercials? Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Pharmacist Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

The idea that Jesus forbade his followers to judge is a myth

Series: Mythbusters “Christians Shouldn’t Judge” Matthew 7:1-6; 15-20 Open Today is the last message in our series called Mythbusters. We have been focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false understandings of scripture and they always lead you down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Passion In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Intimacy with Christ changes our perspective

Legend holds that near the end of the 19th Century, a Swedish Chemist and Industrialist named Alfred awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local paper. It read: “This great scientist, the inventor of dynamite, died yesterday. His innovation made it possible to efficiently kill more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Other

Here Comes The Judge

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 18, 2018

A big idea expository message from Micah 1

INTRODUCTION: In the movie “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” Kevin McCarthy's character yells to passersby: “They’re coming! They’re here already! You’re next!” The effect is unsettling and disturbing, yet the other characters in the film go on about their business more or less as if nothing had ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Innovations

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 30, 2024

Innovations are defined as a new method, idea, product, etc.

Steven Paul Jobs, an American businessman and inventor once remarked: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly and get on with improving your other innovations.” Ecclesiastes 7:29 reminds us: “See, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 9:23

Witnessing 101: A Global Perspective Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 19, 2005

This is the Fifth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of developing a global perpective on witnessing. It includes the ideas of home, community, the unwanted, and the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 5 ¡V A Global Perspective Acts 1:6-8 We started this series some weeks ago with this very text. We have been talking about this passage as the beginning and the heart of the newly developed church. Today I want to put the finishing touches on this idea of becoming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

Patience In Its Work Clothes

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternally Married

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

When the idea of marriage is brought down to, oh she’s stuck with me now. That idea robs the marriage of the intimacy, the closeness you’re supposed to have.

Sermon - eternally married? - There is a statement used to describe marriage that I really don’t like. - This isn’t a message describing divorce, but one of a marriage that is like the marriage between the church & Christ. - The notion is why don’t you let yourself go, you’ve already ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist