Sermons on Stumble: showing 916-930 of 13,531

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Glory Revealed

Contributed by Steve Hahn on May 18, 2004

Repentance...John came before Jesus as a voice calling in the wilderness, to preach repentance, Jesus came to offer salvation, so in the same way, repentance comes before salvation.

HIS GLORY REVEALED Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6 This voice crying in the wilderness demanded a way for the Lord. Who was the voice calling: John the Baptist. Isaiah prophesies about John the Baptist being a voice in the wilderness, and in Luke he states the message of John the Baptist. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Proof Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

A sign that I am walking with God is that I have a love for my brother’s and sister’s in Christ

Caricatures: Drawn with similarities to the real thing but distorted(Nose, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, hair, ears). Rarely are they mistaken for the real thing, except in Christianity. The work of the devil is always to twist and distort the truth into something close but far enough away to be of no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moderate Drinking And The Christian

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Moderate Drinking and the Christian

Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Madman

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Demoniac of Gadara and his demon possession

"Lessons from a Madman" As a former alcoholic and drug-abuser, my attention was drawn to the account given in the Bible about the Madman, the demon-possessed man of Gadara (Mark 5:1-20). His attitude/actions, before the Lord delivered him from demon-possession and he was born-again, were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Wanna Bet?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

I sometimes feel so vulnerable to the attacks of Satan but Jesus says that NO ONE will be able to snatch Jesus’ sheep out of His hand. That is extremely comforting, especially when I’m at my lowest.

-The high school that I went to was a big football, track and wrestling school -All of the best athletes played football -The coach of the team highly encouraged his best players to not play basketball anymore but to concentrate during the winter on lifting weights instead of shooting a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Contrast Of Character

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Nazarene

What I Really Need Is...security In These Troubled Times. Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 27, 2009

Part 2 in the series on what we need from God. This was given for Memorial day about putting our security in the right person.

God, What I really need is.... Security in these times of trouble Psalms 37:1-10 read We have been doing a series on... God, what I really need is... last week...we looked at what we really need is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Have 20/20 Spiritual Vision?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

This sermon challenges us to have our spiritual eyes examined to see if we are "seeing" our calling from God’s perspective.

Introduction: How many of you wear glasses or contacts at least part of the time? Why? That’s right, because you want to be able to see! My wife Lenea had a vision appointment this week because her vision hasn’t been as clear as it used to be. Do you know what that Eye Doctor told her? He told ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen People

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 4, 2008

Being chosen by God comes with privileges.

Before we get started with our text in 1 Peter 2:9 let’s take a look at verses seven and eight in the same chapter. 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who 2are disobedient, g“The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” 8 and h“A stone of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 14

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007

Romans 14

Romans 14 1Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not eat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Other

Blocker Or Bearer

Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007

Are you a spiritual block to someone? Or is someone a spiritual block to you?

Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus Predicts His Death 21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan