Sermons on statement: showing 646-660 of 35,726

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

The Miracle Power Of Jesus Christ Leads To The Salvation Of Precious Souls.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 5, 2021

The miracle power of Jesus Christ leads to the salvation of precious souls. Percentage of adults who mostly agree or completely agree with the statement, "Even today, miracles are performed by the power of God": 82 percent. Jesus’ miraculous works should to trust Him to do the same today

The miracle power of Jesus Christ leads to the salvation of precious souls. Introduction Percentage of adults who mostly agree or completely agree with the statement, "Even today, miracles are performed by the power of God": 82 percent. Jesus’ miraculous works should do a number of helps ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, John 10:38, John 5:1-18, Mark 7:24-30, John 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Family + Series "fatherhood" Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 8, 2019

This three part series deals with the basics of family dynamics from God's perspective. When we do things God's way we get God results! This is the first message on Fatherhood! *WARNING! THIS IS NOT A POLITICALLY CORRECT SERMON (*Statement based on western culture)

I. I. THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD God is referred to as Father about 15 times in the OT and over 200 times in the NT (Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology) A. That’s the Power of Calvary 1. Calvary made our spiritual Family possible! B. The Gentiles became the “+” part of the family of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Galatians 4:4-7, Romans 11:22-25, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Peter 3:1, Ephesians 5:21-24, Ephesians 5:25, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:5-7, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"i Am": Jesus' Greatest Declaration

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 17, 2021

Jesus said, “I am,” he knew what lay ahead for himself and those who would follow him. “I AM!” is a declarative statement that few can make with the kind of authority and confidence that Jesus embodied. One will find seven reference to himself using “I Am”.

Perhaps some had a disappointed look on their face as they peered through the crowd, catching a glimpse of a lone figure coming down the road. Rumors had spread as people calculated his next move. Yet, many were expecting to see him sitting tall and proudly astride a spirited war-horse. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am The Resurrection And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

One of the greatest of all statements made by the Lord Jesus was the one we are going to consider today - "I am the Resurrection and the Life". Every future blessing depends on this fact. He is risen and so shall He raise all His own. Great blessings are ours.

“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 We continue with the seminar series of the “I AMs” in the Gospel of John. Today we look at another glorious truth with eternal applications, just like every one of the “I AM’s” in the Gospel. [A]. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, John 11:4-6, John 11:11-14, John 11:17-26, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 12:23, Acts 2:36, John 10:17-18, Romans 1:4, John 12:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus Is Dead And I Am Glad Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

What a strange, startling statement. Lazarus, the beloved brother of Martha and Mary the sister who helped Jesus and love Him, had developed a serious terminal illness. Now he had died and our Lord, who loved him. Verse 5 was rejoicing in the fact of his death.

What a strange, startling statement. Lazarus, the beloved brother of Martha and Mary the sister who helped Jesus and love Him, had developed a serious terminal illness. Now he had died and our Lord, who loved him. Verse 5 was rejoicing in the fact of his death. The word “glad” here is the Greek ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Are Invited

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 10, 2012

Ephesians 3:11-12 is the climax of a long thought from Ephesians 1:22-3:10, and 3:12 is his summary statement. Because "all are invited" to be "in Christ" and in his body, the implications are 1) believers should GO and share the Good News and 2) those wh

All Are Invited Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 9, 2012 TEXT: Please Turn to Ephesians 3:11-12 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

With Jesus Into The Light - 4 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Then Jesus said one of those enigmatic statements that aren't too difficult to understand if you really want to understand them: "I've come, he said, to help blind people see, and to make those who see become as blind as bats."

March 17, 1996 20/20 BLINDNESS John 9:1-41 Did you ever hear the old saying about college students: Freshmen know not, and know that they know not; Sophomores know not, and know not that they know not; Juniors know, and know not that they know; Seniors know, and know that they know? I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Six Vivid Word Pictures Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church.

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church. 12These people ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Altruistic Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

First in a series of four messages on our church’s vision statement; this deals with our vision to "develop authentic, passionate Christians"; using Luke 10:38-42 and John 12:1-8, passages about Mary, I draw lessons from her passion to know Christ and wor

Our Vision: Choosing the Best Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8 The story of the basset hound appeared in Tacoma, Washington newspaper. The dog’s name was Tattoo. The reporter wrote, “Tattoo didn’t plan on going for a run that evening, but when his owner accidentally shut the poor dog’s leash in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement h

I Am The Good Shepherd; John 10:11-18 In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement helps ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

The Gospel According To Matthew

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007

In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Of The Brain

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

No matter how hard you try, the devil can never be your friend. The enemy can never be friendly with you because of this great statement in the word of God: “It shall bruise thy head and thou shall bruise his heel.” It refers to some important parts of th

Beloved, I would like you to read this week’s message carefully and prayerfully because it concerns everybody. It is entitled, “Deliverance of the brain.” In Genesis 3:15, we see one of the most profound verses in the scriptures. It says, “And I will put enmity between thee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal