Sermons on stagnation: showing 286-300 of 848

The Restoration Of Sight And The Reception Of Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2022

In John 9, we read of the healing and salvation of a poor, blind man who has received not only physical sight, but also spiritual sight to see that Jesus was the Promised One of God. We also witness the deliberate spiritual lack of sight by the religious leaders who rejected the Light of God.

John Newton (1725-1807) was one of the most blasphemous, vile, unscrupulous, cruel, and hateful men who ever made his living by means of the sea. While he had been reared in a goldy home and had been taught the Scriptures by his mother, he walked away from any type of religious faith and for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11, Isaiah 43:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Revelation 22:17, John 10:28-29, 1 Peter 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Do Something New In My Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty, let go of the past, and embrace the new things God is doing in their lives.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together, unified in spirit, to soak in the divine wisdom of God's Word. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment, brought together by our shared love for Christ and our hunger for His Word. We are here to seek, to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Newness, Change

Revival Begins With Leadership

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2023

A short message on how revival begins with leadership and looks at three calls, a call to purity, a call to worship, and a call to service.

Revival Begins with Leadership 2 Chronicles 29   Revival is one of the main things we hear and pray for today. If I could, it is the one true desire of the church. Books have been written about revival: books on the history of revivals, the leaders of revivals, the laws and methods of revival, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

I Can See Clearly Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the transformative power of Jesus, the blindness of unbelief, and the joy of seeing with new eyes.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew chapter 8, verse 22. But before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from the beloved Christian author, Max Lucado, who once said, "God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22

Topics: Blinded Eyes, Jesus

Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The sermon's main point is to highlight the power, benefits, and responsibility of encouragement in our faith journey, emphasizing that it's not just about giving encouragement but also about receiving it and understanding our duty to uplift others.

Good morning, church! It's a blessing to be with you all today to share God's Word. Today, we're going to dive into a topic close to my heart, and hopefully, yours too - Encouragement. You know, it’s been said that, "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:12

Topics: Helping, Others

Self Absorbed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Inside Out

Change Makers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage the congregation to embrace change and follow God's lead, even in times of perceived weakness, as exemplified by the biblical figure, Gideon.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive into the book of Judges, specifically chapter 6, and spend some time reflecting on the life of a man named Gideon. Now, Gideon was a change maker, a man who followed God's direction for change and lived a life of transformation. You see, even ...read more

Topics: God's Way

In The Fire! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011

WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fruits Of February Prayer Points (Part Two)

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 21, 2010

Seeking Fruitfulness Through Prayers targeted at spiritual and physical drought in the life of Christians

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>JOHN 15:2-3:</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em> "Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has Rolled Away (Cancelled) My Reproach (Shame)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Whatever makes a person feel life is not worth living physically, socially, spiritually, financially, academically, professionally is a reproach. Reproach Degrades, Shames, Blames, Embarrasses, Disgraces. But God Says - No More Reproach.

GOD HAS TAKEN AWAY MY REPROACH 1. Joshua 5: 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives for yourself and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives for himself, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9, Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Devil Of A Storm Or A Hell Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2015

Second Part of Mark 5:35-39 where we deal with what happens after we follow Jesus. The Devil brings storms in our lives and we must understand that only Jesus can bring peace and calm.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Sermon Series - Drawing Close to Jesus Sermon #2 - A Devil of A Storm -See part one - "Steps to drawing close to Jesus - obedience, separation and invitation" Proposition: The Devil will do all He can to stop, stagnate and to have us abandon our walk with Jesus - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014

Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Final Conquest Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Three principles for spiritual conquest.

A Study of Joshua Sermon #10 The Final Conquest Joshua 11 God’s purpose for His people is complete victory. We are told in 1 John 5:4, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-22, Joshua 11:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Is The Church Not Growing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist