Sermons on stages of grief: showing 1,711-1,725 of 25,020

No Other Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon emphasize that there is only one true God.

NO OTHER GOD Exodus 20:3 Newsweek magazine once reported that only 49 percent of all Protestants and 44 percent of all Roman Catholics could name even four of the Ten Commandments! Moses received these commandments three months after God miraculously delivered the nation of Israel from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Verdict On The Cross

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002

When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Handle Failure"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003

How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Or Better? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 6, 2006

Eighth in a series on the life of David. This messages focuses on how to deal with suffering.

In the April 16, 2006 issue of Parade Magazine, Marlo Thomas wrote the following words in an article titled “We Can Become Bitter of Better”: There are times in our lives when the right words spoken at the right moment can transform us. They challenge us at a crossroads, carry us through times of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Madness, Part I

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Apr 29, 2004

A lot of end times theology has come out Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians - but what did Paul intend to teach?

Stop the Madness, Part 1 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 6th, 2003 Pastor Chris Lanham “Heaven, Heaven Everybody talking about heaven ain’t going there Heaven, Heaven Going to shout all over God’s heaven.” So goes the chorus to one of the most beloved Negro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#2. Respecting Human Life Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2004

Second of seven in series on Building a Kingdom Family

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships May 16, 2004 “You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 (NASB) Pillar #2. Respecting Human Life Human life is a gift from God and is of transcendent worth. It is to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Walk Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

The heartbeat of the Christian life is learning to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.

Live Out Loud – Our WALK (Part – 1) May 20, 2007 Ephesians 4:1-3 Video: Learning to Walk – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Meg and I are about to enter into that wonderful stage once again of watching one of our little ones learn how to walk. It’s a sweet time when those little ankle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Think "Fast"!

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 9, 2008

Jesus taught about fasting as if it were something his listeners regularly did. It is assumed that we will practice fasting too. What are the mechanics of it and why should we do it?

THINK “FAST”! You all broke something this morning. You may not know it but you did – you broke something. Some of us have night snack, while others don’t eat anything between supper and a certain meal the next morning. That time between eating in the evening and eating in the morning is actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Sent With Power And Authority

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

it can be hard to see what something really is, so we have to back up and look at what it really is and what its really trying to say. we have to do that with scripture too.

Sent With Power And Authority: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:1-6 March 22, 2008 Lent #4 Intro: (extreme close up pictures guessing game) Obviously, it can be hard to tell what something is when we get too close to it, so then what we need to do is back up a bit so we can see the bigger picture. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Not By Might, Not By Power Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

supposed to be, right? Not always, and not now. God doesn’t relieve us of all responsibility and do all the work for us. He empowers us, and we get started. And maybe it is a small start. A few boulders moved, a few shovels of dirt thrown to the s

Not By Might, Not By Power Aug 3, 2008 Zechariah 4 Intro: I like to get things done. To make things happen. To accomplish something. To be “productive”. Cut a board, build a fire, assemble a shelf, paint a sanctuary. Part of it is my personality, part of it is a desire that all of us have – ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2012

I believe there are four reasons that we need revival as a church and individually – our eyes have been distracted, our hearts have become discouraged, our joy has been diminished, and our work has been disrupted

Why We Need Revival Psalm 85:1-6 Revival is the giving of a new breath of life to that which is either waning or has ceased to breathe. Revival is a visitation of God which brings renewed life to Christians who have been sleeping, restoring them, producing a deep sense of God's near presence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

At His Feet (Showing His Worth) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 2, 2012

This three sermon series focuses on Mary at the feet of Jesus. In John 1, Mary is at His feet showing his worth. Expository and alliterated, custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me

AT HIS FEET (Showing His Worth) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/1/2012 The feet that once used the mountains as their footstool, would soon be nailed to a rough wooden cross. Today, as many of you probably know is Palm Sunday. And Palm Sunday was the day that Jesus rode ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

What's So Great About Gratefulness?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005

When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational