Sermons on softened: showing 271-285 of 2,227

The Cross Opens Our Eyes

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 9, 2008

The disciples on the road to Emmaus had their eyes opened when the bread was broken. The songwriter wrote, "at the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light..." The cross opens our eyes.

Johyn 8. Nicky Cruz was the leader of the toughest gang in New York City. His Satanist parents abused him brutally, so he grew up a hardened man void of love and full of hate. “I wanted to do to others what my mother did to me,” Nicky says. “I used to feel good when I hurt people.” But privately, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do To Others As You Would Have Them Do To You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005

Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

There’s a very real and practical aspect to Jesus words at the start of ch7. I guess we’ve all known people who are constantly critical of every little thing. But have you noticed how, so often, they’re the people that others watch to see when they’ll fail; who receive the harshest criticism when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Message To God’s People - Isaiah 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 8, 2012

When I look at the Biblical prophets, I think “Here I am, send somebody else,” because this is not a very pleasant job. Prophets are rejected throughout the Bible. Jesus also was rejected.

Isaiah 6 Vs. 1 & 2 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Uzziah ...read more

Denomination: *other

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2018

The Day of Pentecost was a day that changed the life of Christianity forever. The Holy Spirit had come! The Church now had the power to exibit the life and miracles of Jesus to the rest of the world. But why did God send send wind and fire?

FRESH WIND, FRESH FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl was getting quizzed by her Sunday school teacher to determine how well she knew the Bible. The teacher had asked several questions, and the poor girl had not answered any of the questions correctly. The sympathetic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loamy Hearts

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

As a church and as a Christian, it is our job to sow seeds…to preach, teach and witness. It is God’s job to regenerate hearts, save, and mature.

Introduction Is anyone here do much gardening? What is the dirty secret among successful gardeners? Loamy soil! Every gardener quickly learns that good soil is vital for a healthy, productive garden. Good soil means it has nutrients to feed the plants and a texture that holds water long enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Useful To God? Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trustworthy Stewards

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005

A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conviction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Offer Them Water

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Williams on Mar 23, 2002

We see here the stages in a real work of God in revival

Nehemiah 7v1-8v18 Revival Introduction After a long, hard struggle for the abolition of slavery, William Wilberforce finally won the victory in 1807. On the evening of the 22nd February 1807, news was brought to him of the victory. Wilberforce turned to his old friend Henry Thornton and said ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Treat Your Wife Like A Thoroughbred, You'll Never End Up With A Nag Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 28, 2001

A Father’s Day sermon to men on how to treat your wife.

SERMON.956 “IF YOU TREAT YOUR WIFE LIKE A THOROUGHBRED, YOU’LL NEVER END UP WITH A NAG!” COLOSSIANS 3:18-19 THE FIRST INSTITUTION GOD ESTABLISHED ON EARTH WAS THE HOME! YET, IN OUR DAY AND TIME, A HAPPY MARRIAGE DOESN’T COME AUTOMATICALLY, BUT INSTEAD MUST BE MAINTAINED CONSTANTLY BY BOTH ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Examination

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

But this baby is not the only one in our midst with heart problems, not the only one here who needs a new heart.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we get right into the heart of the matter of what being a Christian is all about. We have witnessed the baptism of Chance, Griffen and Gary. We have heard three people make confession of faith. And now we are each asked to examine ourselves. 2. We rejoice that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed