Sermons on swimming upstream: showing 436-450 of 5,178

“commemorate My Saving Acts!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 18, 2011

“Commemorate My Saving Acts!” 1) God's charge to Joshua 2) God's charge to us

The plot of land that for a decade has been known as “the pile,” “the pit,” and “Ground Zero” opened to the public last Sunday for the first time since that terrible morning on September 11th, 2001. Where the Twin Towers once stood is now a memorial consisting of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When We Pray

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019

This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Betrayal Of A Friend

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 28, 2015

To share how we need to respond when a friend disappoints us.

Illustration: Living in a small town as many of you know, has its pros and it has its cons. I believe the pros are that you become friends with several people within the community and always see a friendly face. Now this can also weigh in on the cons. knowing everyone, you hear when someone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Other

Making Resolutions That Count

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 26, 2013

The majority of us make New years resolutions only to fail. Why not make some resolutions that count and keep them

In a few days around 60 hours to be more exact that ball at times square is going to drop and millions of people all over the country will usher in the start of a brand new year. My friends 2014 is upon us a new year a chance to start fresh and set some goals and make some resolutions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promise Participation Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 2 - Promise Participation I. Introduction We have had a good vantage point to reflect on what has taken place in the incredible exodus of over a million slaves who had been in brutal bondage for over 400 years in Egypt. History allows us to see from the perspective of overview. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:6-10, Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truths About Spriritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 4, 2015

Christians who are uninformed about their spiritual are not able to enjoy their ministry. The Bible encourages us that each of us has been given at least one spiritual gift for us to discover and use.

TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS Scripture reading Exodus 31:1-11 (NIV) "Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Want A Vision

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 13, 2007

Aminin natin na ang pangunahin nating kailangan ngayon ay malinaw na direksyon. God don’t want us to walk blind. He wants to give us a blueprint to follow but how can we obey if we can’t see it.

The Holy Bible speaks of the importance of VISION Without it people will perish If I have a vision it will give me: DIRECTIONS PURPOSE AND MEANING CLARITY FOCUS ORDER PRIORITY WHAT IS YOUR VISION? DO YOU KNOW IT OR DO YOU HAVE ONE? Anong mga bagay sa nakalipas na tatlong buwan ang iyong ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Redneck To Riches

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006

This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

“From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008

A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

“THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Extra Ordinary Jesus- Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Oct 25, 2011

Part 12 of a series looking at the Extra Ordinary Man Jesus

First thing I want to ask you is this -- What's the greatest source of power you can think of? Next thing I want to ask you is this -- Has that power ever brought anyone back from the dead and given them a new, sinless, sickless, weakless, glorified, eternal body? And the last thing I want to ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Guard On Duty Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of Doing Things Halfway Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 11 of 15

THE PRICE OF DOING THINGS HALFWAY (NUM 13-14) Isaac Asimov told of a rabbi who was at odds with his congregation. The president of the congregation said, "Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle the dispute once and for all." The rabbi, the president, and ten elders met together to discuss the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anatomy Of A Confession

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2012

A Palm Sunday Sermon

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 31, 2012 Date Preached: April 1, 2012 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Anatomy of a Confession Text: Matthew 27:45-56 [read now] Introduction: Typically on this Sunday we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist