Sermons on splendor: showing 931-945 of 4,400

Honor The Honorable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2018

Honor is showing respect, Support, and Adoration. Several types will be mentioned -- Parents; civil authority; elders; the LORD.

1. One of the right things that we do in this country is give honor to people who deserve to be honored – First Responders; Graduates; Selfless Servants; Monuments of Honor; Avenue of the Righteous outside the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem – Today, Veterans (Veterans Day) 2. Someone wrote: IT IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does He Show On Me?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

Denomination: Other

You're Gonna Have To Serve Somebody

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Resurrection is the basis of our hope and the impetus behind our service to God

"You may be an ambassador to England or France, You may like to gamble—you might like to dance. You may be the heavyweight champion of the world, You might be a socialite with a long string of pearls. But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed, You’re gonna have to serve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Other

Seeing God Lesson 22 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Is it possible to ask God to do something He doesn't want to do?

A. WHY SUCH A BOLD PRAYER? (EXODUS 33:18- 34:8) 1. God’s promise. “When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain” (3:12, Hebrew, serve, could be seen). 2. God’s nature. God wants to show His greatness and splendor. 3. God’s invitation. “That shines ever ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps To Win The Battle Over Worry

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 14, 2017

This sermon highlights 4 insights given by Jesus to win the battle over worry and to overcome anxiety.

Winning the Battle Over Worry (Matthew 6:25-34) A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a Counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later the Counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is A Power Shortage

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

"the woman ought to have power on her head"

A POWER SHORTAGE Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:1-16 Key Verse "the woman ought to have power on her head" I. THE POWER (authority) OF MEN OVER WOMEN A. "The head of the woman is man" v. 3 1. Men ought to love their wives. 2. Men ought to lead their wives. I Timothy 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, 1 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel - Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2023

Instead of preparing for battle, Belshazzar threw a party..... It would be his last.

June 10, 2023 Our story today only covers the last night of king Belshazzar’s life, so all we know of him is what extra-biblical history and archaeology tells us. After Nebuchadnezzar’s death there were 4 more Babylonian kings, the last of which was Nabonidus. Belshazzar was Nabonidus’ son. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Unsown Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Have we been obedient? Is the seed yet in the barn?

This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were debilitated ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Advocate Or Protagonist?

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2022

Caterpillars are defined as the larval stage of members of the Lepidoptera family which is an insect order comprising butterflies and moths.

Steven James, a Wisconsin-born American author once remarked: “Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never climb out of the cocoon as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, 1 John 2:1, Acts 19:19, Luke 16:26

The "be" Attitudes 03

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series on the beatitudes, looking at "blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted

THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 03 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Testify To The Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 18, 2023

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent, Year B

December 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:6-8, 19-28 Testify to the Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I saw a PBS show a few weeks ago about Dark Sky Preserves. They’re part of the greater Dark Sky ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Have We Been Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 18, 2024

What have we done with what God has given us? God has given us something important to take care of in the church, at our work environment, and at our home.

This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Power: Celebrating Easter Sunday By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 27, 2024

As we fellowship with Christ in His sufferings, we also share in the power of His resurrection. It is through the crucible of trials and tribulations that our faith is refined and strengthened, leading to a greater revelation of Christ's resurrection power in our lives.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather in joyful celebration to commemorate the most significant event in Christian history – the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is not merely a time for bunnies and chocolate eggs, but a time to reflect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Philippians 3:10-11, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2024

As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:17, Genesis 8:22, Amos 8:1, Galatians 5:22-23

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: No One Is Good But God Alone

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 18, 2024

The principle of “No one is good but God alone

Jesus knew He was God and said so: He was accused of being God at his trial. Jesus revealed his divinity by miracles, and by His Resurrection, but he never says to the crowds, “Hey, everyone, I’m God.” In today’s Gospel, he goes undercover. To illustrate: In the TV show, Undercover Boss, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic