Sermons about Teachable Moments

The Man God Called A Fool - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

based on 113 ratings

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In the Parable of the Rich Fool the Lord gives us five reasons that show us how foolish this man and his way of thinking was!

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 5 “The Man God Called A Fool” or The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12: 13-24 This morning we are beginning Stewardship month here at First Baptist Church. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fish And Spit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

based on 115 ratings

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Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Just Like Us (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019

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Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers With A Mission Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

| 2,666 views

Harvard Business Review reported that only 10% of family-owned business get passed down successfully to the third generation. Only 70% of family-owned businesses last one generation. If a family-run business struggles to survive for 2 generations, how much more your family’s faith in Jesus Christ?

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 1 open before you, will you? You can find a link to our sermon notes in the chat and a communication card. For children’s and student resources, please visit our churchonline page at our website. Happy Mother’s Day to you! ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Followability

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2024

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Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means.

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20; Genesis 12:1-4 Theme: Followability Title: Followability? Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 2

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 22, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Recognizing the every moment of my worship is directed towards God changes every moment of my worship. When we read from the Pslams it is quite obvious that the object of their ’obsession’ was not themselves!

God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Mum Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

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In the process of being crucified Jesus takes a moment to make sure His mum is taken care of by John the disciple. This moment reminds us that everybody must have the right relationship with Jesus.

Message John 19:25-27 Jesus and His Mum There is something special about being the oldest son. - You have a sense of responsibility. - You have a special bond … you just feel you are favoured. That is how it works doesn’t it. And it was exactly the same for Jesus. Read John 19:16b-27 This is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Story Change Your Life

Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012

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As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sinking Soul

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jan 4, 2020

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God gives us moments where we must choose to follow Him. Let’s compare them to the moment our hearts sink, & the answer is demanded, fight or flight.

Sermon - The Sinking Soul - I sat back & reflected on what generally happens before a great revival takes place. - Usually tragedy, or an unforeseen event takes place first. Then people recognize God, & return. - It very much mirrors the feeling you get, right before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

based on 119 ratings

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I’d like to suggest tonight that the all-time best gift that has ever been given is Jesus Christ. And, once you open this gift, you will never want to return it, and you will never be the same!

A Gift Ready to Be Received A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the granddaughter replied, “I know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006

based on 144 ratings

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Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Has God Done For Me

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

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This sermon examines the many blessings that God gives to believers at the moment of salvation.

What Has God Done For Me Part I Ephesians 1:3-14 11/28/04 As we talk to people about Christ Jesus you will in all likelihood hear the following words, “If God is real what exactly has he done for you.” Could you answer that question? Is this question, or one similar to it, keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Creation Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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He could have spoken the world into being in a moment - in the twinkling of an eye.

THE CREATION SABBATH GENESIS 2:2, 3 A. IT IS NOTEWORTHY AND THOUGHT PROVOKING 1. That God chose to create this world in: a. Six evening and morning days - Gen. 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31 b. The creation days were from even unto even - Lev. 23:32; from sunset to sunset ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Social Implications Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Nov 21, 2009

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The beginning of the reaction to the Resurrection at the moment of Lazurus being raised from the dead.

The Social Implications of the Resurrection revised October 10, 2009 John Chapter 11 48 If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead! When some of the Jews who had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:48-53

Denomination: Church Of God

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