Sermons on spontaneity: showing 226-240 of 2,149

Consumed By Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2006

Because God is compassionate toward us we are not consumed by His wrath, but we should be consumed by His compassion.

"It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not." (Lamentations 3:22, Amplified Bible) When Jeremiah wrote these words his nation, the nation of Judah, was far away from God. They were so far from God that they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Worship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 4, 2006

Pure worship isn’t stopped by elements or people around you. Pure or true worship brings break through, purpose and change!

Pure Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Worshiping God the Father is not a duty; it’s a delight! It’s not forcing us to worship, it is spontaneous, Spirit-led worship! Pure worship isn’t formal, nor is it built on our circumstances, but it’s warm and free. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008

In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Praise Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010

Life is full of praise... Parents praising children, Grandparents praising grandchildren, Men praising automobiles, Women praising outfits and meals, a painter’s masterpiece, a conductor’s symphony, a chef’s meal, an architect’s building... Praise is

1. Priority of Praise Life is full of praise... Parents praising children, Grandparents praising grandchildren, Men praising automobiles, Women praising outfits and meals, a painter’s masterpiece, a conductor’s symphony, a chef’s meal, an architect’s building... Praise is a release of inner joy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Joy Of Staying In Love Through The Seasons Of Married Life

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 4, 2024

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life (Valentine’s Day Homily)

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Love, the basis of human connection, develops in many ways as partners overcome the difficulties of matrimony. From the magical beginnings to the steadfast dedication of elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

Reasons For Our Troubles

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A scriptual message from Psa. 116 on troubles.

PSALM 116 - REASONS FOR OUR TROUBLES TEXT - PSALM 116 INTRO. - I love the way this psalm begins. The first four words are outstanding. When you read them you immediately want to know more. "I love the Lord because...". Our love is always a consequent love. Something causes us to love. We find it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do When Others Do Not Respect My Personal Freedoms In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do not let other people squeeze you into their mold through man made rules, regulations and restrictions. Paul wrote, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Biblical solutions for the problems people face with personal freedoms? Illustration: Dr. Henry Cloud’s most popular book Boundaries, teaches Christian how they can successfully set up borders that will shield them from being overwhelmed by abusive people, difficult circumstances or personal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Plant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

Moses' burning bush experience is a pattern for God's work in our lives. He catches our attention in a variety of ways and watches to see how interested we are. The deeper our interest, the deeper he takes us.

1. Exodus 3.1-10 2. "Earth's crammed with heaven and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries." -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning 3. God uses a variety of ways to catch our attention and interest us in him 4. The Question is, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excel In Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

The thump rule for giving to God and to the needy is love to God. This is the secret to prosperity and success. God has left a challenge to all the Tithe payers that he would open the windows of heaven and pour out the overflowing blessings upon them if they are faithful in paying their Tithe.

Theme: Excel in Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in Giving Naturally, we are tempted and more enthusiastic about getting, and retaining than giving. Paul remembered the words of our Lord Jesus Christ related to giving and recorded in his preaching saying, ‘It is more blessed to give than to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit-Led Living

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus.

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus. Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Then coming to the borders of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008

Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007

Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Praising The Real Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Big Idea: The People and Events around Palm Sunday and what we call the Triumphal Entry call us to praise Jesus for the King he really us and not for who we want.

Political parties and their “parties” confetti, hoopla, nice nice, we are for things, until they affect us in a way we don’t want i saw Bob Dole in Bloomington IL. Hoopla surrounding him. Shake his (good) hand. He is revered and revealed as King of Israel AND the World, even if some are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011

To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: *other

Onesimus

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon about Onesimus. We should act out of love, not out of duty.

Philemon 1:1-22 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed