Sermons on Surviving: showing 2,431-2,445 of 17,512

Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024

The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 80:2-7, Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph Reveals His Identity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024

All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 19 focuses us on the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and of making sure that we use the name of the Lord in the right manner. The truth is without the right relationship with Jesus we cannot invoke His name

“Fly High!” - Acts part 17 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs 15:13 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” If you need a laugh, then read through these Children’s Science Exam Answers. Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The church of Antioch characterized a successful church because of its quality leaders. You can determine the quality of most organizations by the character of their leadership. The Antioch church proved to be the most influential and illustrious of all t

1. The church of Antioch characterized a successful church because of its quality leaders. You can determine the quality of most organizations by the character of their leadership. The Antioch church proved to be the most influential and illustrious of all the first century churches because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Demoniac Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#2] THE DEMONIAC Mark 1:21-28 Introduction: Mark 1:21-22 When Solomon’s Temple had been destroyed and the Jews were in exile, they survived by gathering together on the Sabbath to learn about their law and traditions. This was so useful that when they returned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Give You Something To Cry About

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004

The Bible says that "where there is no vision the people perish," "all of [creattion] is waiting for the sons of God to be revealed," and "when the righteous are in power the people will rejoice." There is a necessity now more than ever for the men of Go

“I’ll Give You Something To Cry About” Proverbs 29:16-18 (KJV) / Romans 8:18-19 (NIV) / John 11:32-35 (KJV) I) Introduction a) The whole world is waiting for the men of God to stand up and take their places in society and the Kingdom, to lead the people to God, clarify the vision, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Verdict

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

3 Things People are Guilty of

THE VERDICT Text: Romans 3 YOU HAVE THE FATE OF YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS 3 Things people are guilty of (3 of many): 1. Murder - Not the type that you and I normally think about. If we think it’s wrong, why do we do it? 1st Degree Murder - Hurting with intention of killing 3rd Degree Murder - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tearful Encounter With Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How can we survive when death takes loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Rapture Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The bride of the Lamb, the church, will be snatched away in a rapture, while the world will continue as usual.

THE SECRET RAPTURE MATTHEW 24:44 A. A POPULAR THEORY ABOUT THE OBJECT OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING 1. He, according to this theory, will come in secret: Matt. 24:44 a. Two will sleep in the same bed, one will be taken away, while the other will not know anything about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Tapes Of Our Lives

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

A topical Bible study on how the lives of believers will (or will not) be judged.

This was a Bible study borne from a question the previous week. I had been taught that in heaven, "tapes" or replays of our entire lives would be seen "on a big screen", for everyone to watch. Apparently this was a new theology to my small but attentive audience, and they called me on it. So I did ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Katrina & Christ-Our Shelter From The Storm

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 9, 2005

This message was prepared during the days follow- ing Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast.

Karina & Christ (our Shelter from the Storm) p.1 Text-Isaiah 32:1-4 It’s great to be back in our church this Sunday! We’ve all been through a terrible ordeal with Hurri- cane Katrina. As a minister, and theologian, I’m try- ing to make sense of all this. I wonder why it happ- ened. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Between Risk And Reward

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it?

20, August 2006 Dakota Community Church Between Risk and Reward Introduction: We get a little older and risk taking becomes more difficult! When we do get out of the boat it doesn’t always go well. We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

They Wanted Wine

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

Many People have lost the wine anointing of the Holy Spirit, Unfortunately there is often a long time between the time we lose something and the time we begin to miss it, and then eventually wish for it back again.

John 2:3 3And (when they wanted wine), the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. notice: Jesus was there, his disciples were there ( but still there was no wine) it is possible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be ministered to. I.e. to say ( not take him in or receive him.) ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Meek Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Not weak, not a doormat, but those who put others first.

To Be Meek! Matt 5:5 You ever met someone who is just that type of person who gets along with everyone. The type who you say, “if you can’t get along with him/her you can’t get along with anyone.” In my life I have met several like that matter of fact I married one. Another like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ