Sermons on suppose to pay: showing 121-135 of 71,082

Pure Hearts Pay Off

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021

it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lie, Cheat, Steal And Pay Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2023

Jacob will have to leave his family and himself get cheated in a foreign land before he will be fit to return home.

Saturday of the 13th Week in Course 2023 Back about sixty years ago, when I was growing up, there was a TV ad for some political candidate that had the opponent’s picture on the screen, interpreted by a loud voice-over yelling “LIE, CHEAT, STEAL.” The approach was hokey and original for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Psalm 135:1-6, Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

Are We Willing To Pay The Price?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 13, 2022

We should not anticipate receiving blessings just for being faithful to the Lord. Those blessings and rewards will come in due time.

In the previous chapter after Esther’s intercession, Haman was hanged due to his plot to kill Mordecai. While we ought not anticipate natural awards for being unwaveringly faithful to God, they frequently come. Esther and Mordecai were dependable, even to the point of taking a chance with their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Am I Supposed To Do In This Life"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This lesson will help you determine God's will for your life.

I know many of you have asked the question, “What am I supposed to do in this life”? If we do not have a plan a plan will be made for us, maybe not the plan we desire. So how do we get the plan we desire instead do the plan of pain? Matthew 7:7,8 “Ask and it will be given to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-6

How Christians Are Supposed To Treat Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 28, 2015

A just society can only be achieved by obeying God's word and listening to his counsel and his ways. We can't have just laws and justice as long as God's laws are ignored or hated as they are today.

An elderly widow, a scavenger who roamed the streets in tattered rags looking for bottles and junk, died. She was a familiar sight to people in the neighbourhood as she walked along the streets. After she died, deputies went to her little room and found a letter to a close friend in which the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Suppose You Show Up At The Banquet With No Oil?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2023

The experience of God is transcendent, in a sense more real than anything we’ve felt or smelled or seen. It is an experience of ultimate goodness, awesome beauty, and absolute truth.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 Every human being yearns for true happiness. The problem with us as we grow up, however, is that our earliest experiences even before birth start us off in life as materialists. After conception, we are either growing or we are dying, so we are nutrition hogs; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where's The Light That's Supposed To Be At The End Of The Tunnel?

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 89

Psalm 89 Scriptures: Isaiah 49, Jeremiah 25, 33 Where is the light that’s supposed to be at the end of the tunnel? A couple of months ago Louisiana and the city of New Orleans was hit by an incredibly powerful hurricane named Katrina. As you may remember the city, which sits below sea level ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

"What, I'm Supposed To Love Who?" Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Godly Character is on display when we love each other the way Jesus loved us!

Series Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian Growth Objective: Every Christian Can display Godly Character by applying three supports that are found in John 15. Sermon 2: “What, I’m Supposed To Love Who?” – The Fellowship of Believers Text: John 15:12-17 Intro: Has anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hats! What Am I Supposed To Do?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011

A sermon on the woman of Proverbs 31 (Outline and material adapted from Billy Joe Thrasher)

HoHum: The Supermom. What is a woman supposed to be and do? So many ideas of the perfect woman Hats by Amy Grant- Well, it don’t stop. No, it’s never gonna stop. Why do I have to wear so many things on my head? Hats! One day I’m a mother, one day I’m a lover. What am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Having The Spirit Supposed To Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2021

Jesus cries out on the last day of the Feast. This is a big message and He gives us insight into what will happen when He is glorified: streams of living water flowing from His believers through the Spirit. But, sadly, we today are not experiencing that the way that we should.

INTRO: - This is a climactic moment. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about this extended scene that happens at the Feast of Tabernacles. There have been debates and discussions. There have been misunderstandings and confusion. Now we come to a moment when Jesus has something to shout ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Are We Supposed To Treat Our Enemies? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 19, 2021

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is a normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools.

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies, serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools. God calls us to be salt and light, to stand out in the crowd displaying ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:34, Matthew 7:16, John 3:17, Romans 5:8-10

What's A Deacon Supposed To Be?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 26, 2023

Short sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 that can be used for a deacon ordination service.

WHAT’S A DEACONS SUPPOSED TO BE? 1 Timothy 3:8-13 INTRO – “What is a deacon supposed to do?” Had a friend ask me that AFTER he had already been ordained as a deacon. Probably a good idea to know the answer BEFORE you get ordained! Truth is that it’s more important that a deacon know what he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7, Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To Who You Follow

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 15, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines why it's so great to follow a Shepherd Who knows what He's Doing

John 10 (2) Pay Attention to who you follow - Read John 10:1-21 In verse 4 we read, “And His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.” His sheep follow Him. The writer John makes it clear in this Gospel, that the Shepherd in this passage is Jesus, and the sheep He is referring to are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To What I Say Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 6, 2015

In paying attention, what are we to do? 1- Listen attentively 2- Guard the heart 3- Keep corruption away 4- Look straight ahead

INTRO.- Pay attention. Pay attention to what you’re doing. Those were the words my dad said to me when I was just a youngster. Apparently, my mind and attention wandered a lot. Wandering and not paying attention can get a person into trouble or get them into something else. ILL.- A car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ