Sermons on Spark: showing 226-240 of 3,089

The Bible Teaches Real Love

Contributed by John Donnelly on Nov 3, 2006

Examination of 1 Corinthians 13, describing different types of love. Sermon aimed at teenagers and parents.

Sermon: The Bible teaches Real Love” I Corinthians 13 By the Rev. John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ <www.stmichaelswayne.org> A young woman named Andrea wrote this story. Her story may be found on the web page of e-Harmony.com, an internet dating service. “Jeff ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving Thanks Is Not Normal

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon for Series B lectionary, indicating that through the power of God’s Spirit, we are able to be truly thankful

Thanksgiving Eve, November22,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for all that sustains us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: The Power Of Your Words Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 15, 2011

Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. That tells us that our words are powerful, and we need to use that power wisely.

PROVERBS #3: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • In May we are going on a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. THE BIG IDEA: Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Corrections And Rebukes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you given corrections or rebuke? Good for you, you are wise person then. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that corrections and rebukes will make us better with the LORD as it's correctly administ

I. EXORDIUM: Are you given corrections or rebuke? Good for you, you are wise person then. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that corrections and rebukes will make us better with the LORD as it's correctly administered inside the church. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:7-9 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like You Were Dyin' Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

“Life is a dash between two numbers on a tombstone, and everybody should enjoy that dash” Dr Neil Shulman (Movie Doc Hollywood) 18 times a minute you breathe, 25,920 times a day FREE of Charge. Learn to live your life with passion

Live Like You Were Dyin’ Life is valuable. “Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as we should.” Psalm 90:12 (LB) Don’t turn over a new leaf. Turn over a new life. “Life is a dash between two numbers on a tombstone, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 23, 2019

Praying for Spiritual Awareness means praying to have a tender heart that is ready to respond to God immediately. How can we Cultivating a Tender Heart Toward God?

PRAY FOR A TENDER HEART 2 Kings 22 Introduction The times of the Bible Kings were times of heard heartedness toward God - often filled with immorality, idol worship, rebellion.Manassah - For 55 years ruled harshly over Judah – a reign of evil and terror (2 Kings 21). During his reign the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

06 - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2021

This is the 6th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and it talks about the importance of controlling the way we use our tongues, and the ill-effects of being careless with the use of our tongues. Special caution is suggested to those who are teachers of God's word.

James 3:1-2 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. After talking about the importance of possessing a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Flame

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 27, 2012

A message used during our candle light service. May be used any time.

Tonight, I want to focus on the flame. All day I kept thinking about the wonderful gift of fire, especially today since God finally sent winter to us. How very blessed we are to have the warmth and sight that is provide from fire. I think back to the old day when there weren’t lighters and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

"Believing Without Seeing"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

“Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning The Lessons

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007

Simple lessons. 1- Some things are obvious - proceed with speed. 2- Some things are not so obvious - proceed with caution.

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy came home from his first day at school. His Mother asked him, "Well, what did you learn today?" He said, "Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow." I always had to go back too. The truth is even once we get out of school we are still engaged in the learning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Approval? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon addressing who we are living for

"Whose Approval Are You Living For?" CCCAG 4-23-24 Scripture: Galatians 1:10-23 Introduction: Nursing school we spent the first year taking a lot of prerequisite classes so that we had a foundation for all the rest of the nursing classes. In several of those classes we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tongue

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

The power of the tongue can destroy ministries

The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A woman’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Tongue

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

Some notes and Scriptures on "the Tongue"

The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 3:1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3:3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 3:9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican