Sermons on softened: showing 121-135 of 2,241

Hard Sayings—wineskins Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNFICANCE OF THE NEW CLOTH AND THE NEW WINE AND WINESKINS IS AN IMPORTANT REMINDER OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST.

Hard Sayings—Wineskins Mark 2:21-22 INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Harvest In Our Lives

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 10, 2006

A short harvest sermon for our older folks service. The natural principles of harvest apply in our lives to give a spiritual harvest of fruit.

The Harvest in our lives Silver Service 5 Oct 06. Hos 10:12, Gal 5:22-26 Harvest speaks of….. Our lives! - the natural speaks of the supernatural… invisible - there can be a harvest in our lives (of what? I’ll tell you later) o if we apply the principles seen in the natural world… do the right ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Be ambassadors of Christ, carrying the message of salvation to those who desperately need it. In doing so, you fulfil a divine calling and bring glory to our King.

Sermon Title: "Visionary View: Share the Gospel" Dear brothers and sisters, Today, we gather to explore the profound responsibility and privilege of sharing the Gospel, guided by the New Living Translation of the Bible. Let us begin with the words of Jesus in Mark 16:15: "And then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Unites Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Despite our differences, gratitude can bring us together and foster unity.

You know, I was reading this survey from last year that said a lot of people who supported Trump or Biden didn't have any close friends who supported the other guy. Kinda crazy, right? We tend to hang out with people who think the same way we do, and that can sometimes make us forget about what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, Emotional Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships

Letting Go Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

a sermon in a series of sermons that goes along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Matthew 11:28–30 MT 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This week I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From The Prodigal Prophet Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Introduction to a Sermon series on Jonah

A young boy from down south attended Sunday school for the first with his grandparents who lived up north. He was so excited he couldn’t wait to tell grandma about the lesson. "My teacher taught us all about the whales," he announced. "You mean Jonah and the whale?" grandma asked. "No," he said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Woman

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

It matters not your heritage nor your race nor anything in your background to be counted a son or daughter of Abraham. All that matters is your faith in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:21-28 A Bold Woman 3/8/15 Introduction “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” You perhaps recognize the quote from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful Of Falsehood

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 9, 2011

You got to know Jesus when you're in falsehood but you're not of it.

Jeremiah 28: 1-14 Having the power to overcome evil with good, you need Jesus. I could have said “To Have the power, but the spirit leads me as a result. The yoke of the King of Babylon is broken. God is going to do what most people are not expecting. The heavenly Hosts are not waiting on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Characteristics Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 17, 2011

In a negative, sinful world, we have to be the evangelists of hope, of good, of positive thought.

My ministry and my travels take me all over Michigan. I visit all sorts of small towns, medium size town, big sububs and large cities. Some of the cities and towns seem the same. Traffic signs and traffic lights blend towns into a sort of sameness. People watching is interesting, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Master Your Mind-Part- 2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

One of the greatest revelations of life is, if you don’t control your mind, if you don’t master it, it is going to master you

One of the greatest revelations of life is, if you don’t control your mind, if you don’t master it, it is going to master you. In other words, we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Now God is concerned about the human soul, which is our inner man. Our inner life is what we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

Paul was raised a Jew. He focused on keeping the Law. Persecuting people in Judaism who were part of any unaccepted sect was his chief pastime. He was a zealot. He had status, respect, academic prowess, wealth-God had better plans for him.

aul was raised a Jew. He focused on keeping the Law. Persecuting people in Judaism who were part of any unaccepted sect was his chief pastime. He was a zealot. He had status, respect, academic prowess, wealth-God had different plans for him than he had for himself. What are your plans for ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Coming Of Our Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 9, 2016

Ready are not he is coming.

THE COMING OF OUR LORD James 5: 3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. James 5: 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

What Kind Of Clay Are You Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Sep 10, 2001

Three Types of clay God cannot use

TREASURES IN JARS OF CLAY Part 1 “What Type Of Clay Are You” Jer. 18:1-6 Pastor Jeff Seaman Today I would like to speak to you about one of the most powerful stories in the Bible. It is the story of the potter and the clay. The reference to the potter and the clay is made on several occasions in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal