Sermons on specificity: showing 571-585 of 32,410

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. This passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. W

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ministry counts for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Not Died?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015

What if Jesus had not died? You see, the cross proves everything. I would like us to read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (this is in the New Testament) this morning and see more specifically what the death of Jesus changed for human beings.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED? MATTHEW 16-27; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21 THREAD: What if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross for you and for me? WHAT IF: Matthew 16:21-23 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ--The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2013

A spiritual temple requires a very specific kind of building material. It is to be built of living stones—the very lives of those who have become spiritually alive through faith in Jesus Christ. Such building must begin with Jesus for He alone is the foun

1 PETER 2: 4-6 [Renewing Hope Series] JESUS CHRIST--THE CORNERSTONE [Matthew 7: 24-27 / Ephesians 2:20--22] God has called us to the life of building, not destroying. After Peter has instructed us to rid ourselves of evil and to grow up in our salvation, he proceeds to tell us how to do that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping To Conclusions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The friends of Job explained life's sufferings, and specifically Job's sufferings, as very simple and obvious. They said there is no mystery here at all. It is clear as a bell that suffering is God's judgment on the sinner. Job is suffering, therefore, Job is a sinner.

There is a poem that I have enjoyed for many years, but I could never see how it could be used in a sermon, until I began to study the friends of Job. I want to share it with you, for it both describes them, and gives us insight into why they could be so wrong when they were so often right. It is ...read more

Benefits Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023

In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:12, John 16:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 24:9-14, Acts 14:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Acts 8:1-4, Mark 13:11, 1 Peter 5:10, Job 23:10, Isaiah 43:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The 7 Churches Of Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 9, 2023

Today we will begin our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation, and each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it. Although sometimes subtle, there is a very common theme to each letter: a church that allows the world to influence it is NOT being faithful to Jesus Christ.

Alpha and Omega, Part 26, Revelation Part 3 The 7 Churches of Revelation (Part 1) Revelation 2:1-29 Introduction - Today we will begin our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation -- Each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it -- Although sometimes subtle, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, John 15:12, Matthew 3:2, Revelation 20:14, John 6:32-33, Romans 2:16, John 15:19, Matthew 7:2, Acts 3:19, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? (Part 12) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Knowing the general call of a believer, we must also focus on our specific calling. Spending much time in prayer, worship and meditation on God’s Word, will make it clearer. Let the body of Christ assist you in that call and help position you ...

Opening Illustration: God has used this book to cause the conversion of some of the most significant figures in church history. Saint Augustine, the greatest theologian of the first 1000 years of Chris-tian history, was converted while reading the 13th chapter of Romans. Martin Luther recovered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Stop Talking Nonsense About Gog/Magog - November 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

In these days the words Gog/Magog crop up in reference to the current war against Hamas. This Gog war will definitely happen, but there is debate about the timing. This article shows it can be only at one specific time. I have more detailed posts in the Eschatology Series.

PLEASE STOP TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT GOG/MAGOG - November 2023 ERRORS ABOUT THE GOG MAGOG WAR - November 2023 It really disturbs me that some people become fanciful about the Gog war, and make stupid statements about it that show they have nor studied Ezekiel 38 and 39 correctly. One should ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:18-20, Ezekiel 38:23, Matthew 24:15-17, Ezekiel 39:8-10, Ezekiel 39:17-18, Revelation 19:17-21, Zechariah 12:9, Ezekiel 39:21-22, Ezekiel 39:23, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Joel 3:1-2, Joel 2:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Building Up Christ’s Church Ephesians 4:11-16 February 23, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maximizing Your Divine Potential SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Service implies the execution of duties or being useful for a specific task. God has endowed everyone with a unique gift, often referred to as a 'Talent'. There is no individual without at least one talent. The question then is, how effectively are you utilizing your God-given talents?

What is the quality of your service to God? Are you effectively using the talents that God has given you? Each one of us has been blessed with unique gifts, which can be referred to as "talents." No one is without at least one talent. It is important to reflect on how we are utilizing these gifts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Serving God, Utilizing Talents

Why Do They Give Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 18, 2007

This expanded outline examines why we give/tithe. It is part of series on questions people have asked in the church. Specifically, it attempts to answer the question, "I don’t understand why people who have less money than I, continue to give to the chu

WHY DO THEY GIVE? Several weeks ago I gave you some index cards and asked you to fill them out if you had questions or had been asked any questions about church, the Bible, things we believe or about Christianity in general. We got a number of responses. The first week I asked, we got a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2007

God has specific plans for your life, but our priority is following His broader will which reflects His desire for every believer. Paul informs us that is is God’s will that we practice three habits; when we do, they have positive consequences on our

Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) 1. A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at Mom and Pop’s Grocery Store. Pop didn’t know what Sammy’s problem was, but the other boys would tease him all the?time, calling him Slow Sammy, and punching him on the shoulder as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honor And Honoring Mothers

Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 12, 2008

God wants us to give honour to whom honour is due, and specifically we are going to look at the importance of honouring our mothers. When we honour those God has placed in authority over our lives, we attract God’s favour and blessing.

HONOR AND HONORING MOTHERS INTRO: WHY GOD MADE MOMS: Answers given by 2nd grade school children: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009

Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Ahead! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 14, 2010

When God leads his children their future is always clear and the guidance God is specifically seen in them. Is your future heading anywhere? Have you taken some wrong decisions in the past because of which your life has been a disappointment? Are so confu

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The Way Ahead! Introduction: When God leads his children their future is always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God