Sermons on softness: showing 181-195 of 5,361

Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

As The Silver Is, So Are We Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 30, 2008

Part two focuses on the remaining traits of silver as compared to the Christian life.

As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: John 14:16-17; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Psalm 71:7; Romans 12:2 Introduction This is part two of my series “As The Silver Is, So Are We”. Last time I shared with you that I had received an email about the refining of silver. In that email, a women’s group was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Training Children, It Is Important To Nip Things Ins The Bud Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

It is one of the deep passions of my life to do all I humanly can, to raise a generation of sold-out-for-God, Bible-loving children and youth. Discipline is vital part of training champions for God. George Washington in a letter to the Virginia Regiment said, “Discipline is the soul of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Quarrels can be overcome with the love of Jesus and the wisdom of the Spirit for those who are submitted to God’s will

What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling? Many fine relationships are spoiled because of quarrels over non-essentials. ILlustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Endurance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007

James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Darkness Shines The Greatest Light Of All

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

Recently I drove into the mountains near Colorado Springs to see the last of the autumn color. The aspen trees were past their prime, and the setting was much quieter than it had been a few weeks earlier. Many leaves had already falled. I felt a hint of w

I am going to start by talking about hibernation! I have been fascinated with the process of hibernation since moving to Colorado. My first year here, a bear came into my yard every evening during the fall. I loved watching this bear. Having just moved from Florida, a bear seemed very exotic. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Maturing Christian Leaves The Old Life Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 9 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The woman caught in adultery is the picture of the maturing Christian leaving his or her old life of sin.

Picture # 9: The maturing Christian leaves the old life of sin. John 8:1-11. Before we look at the text, take a look at the problem: The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not include John 7:53-8:11. A reason this manuscript was not included in the early manuscripts could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Community, Gathering Of The Bunch

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

community isn’t an individual effort but a corporate plan

Ill) squeeze a bag of marbles together, and squeeze a bunch of grapes–talk about the different results. As community, we are the bunch of grapes. We learn these valuable lessons from this illustration. We are not a community by ourselves. We must be soft, tender, available, to be valuable in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Emotions Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2010

What emotions from the first Christmas do we need to recapture today?

If you were to select one word to use in describing the atmosphere at Christmas time, what would it be? One word that comes to mind is “emotional.” All the elements that combine to make the Christmas celebration tend to fill our hearts with emotion. In our text, Luke attempts to describe the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moderation In Action Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 5, 2017

Moderation should be our starting point when making our decisions, including the minor decisions of daily life.

Moderation in Action (Proverbs 25:15-17) 1. Moderation is not merely a Jewish or Christian value. In ancient Greece, the temple of Apollo at Delphi bore the inscription Meden Agan … 'Nothing in excess'. Doing something "in moderation" means not doing it excessively. (Wikipedia) 2. A better ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John The Baptizer: A Totally Different Kind Of Guy

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 10, 2009

This children’s lesson was used at an evening vespers hour at an elementary age youth camp. It deals with the ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptizer: A totally different kind of guy! Matthew 3:1-6 (Have who ever is available come in before you and announce your coming in a loud voice like a town crier saying something like, “Now hear this! The most honorable reverend (insert your name here) is coming this way! Prepare to hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin That Entangles Us All

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 23, 2009

The greatest sin that Christians face today and have been facing since the days of Moses, is Unbelief. We have limited ourselves to the power and grace of God.

The Sin that Entangles Us So Easily Hebrews 12:1 Introduction Most of us have what we call “an entangling sin.” By an entangling sin we refer to some personal weakness or shortcoming. Usually we justify or explain our reason for tolerating this sin to the extent that our conscience does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Make Maturity Your Goal.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2024

Are you growing? Are you trapped and staying the same? Let us study maturity and immaturity.

MAKE MATURITY YOUR GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IN EVERY FAMILY, CHURCH AND SOCIETY THERE SHOULD BE SEVERAL GOALS. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:1, Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, God brings me to the place where he s

Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Four Calls Of Christ – Part 1 Matthew 11:16-30 There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About: Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 12, 2020

What does the Bible have to say about anger?

Proverbs 14:29 ESV Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Ephesians 4:26 ESV Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational