Sermons on the sacred: showing 961-975 of 10,587

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002

Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On God-Pushing Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Sources Of Security

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2010

We can chase after hollow sources of security or trust the living God.

SOURCES OF SECURITY Rev. 6:1-11 Sermon Objective: We can chase after hollow sources of security or trust the living God. INTRO Mitch Albom is the author of the bestselling book titled, “Tuesdays with Morrie.” He wrote another book recently called “Have a Little Faith.” In ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible Inspired Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

True And Authentic

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

God's People - True and Authentic (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 10 to 17 Ill: • Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one day. • It was a day they were supposed to take an important test. • They entered the classroom and made their excuses; • They were late because of a flat tire ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Brethren

True And Authentic

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

God's People - True and Authentic (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 10 to 17 Ill: • Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one day. • It was a day they were supposed to take an important test. • They entered the classroom and made their excuses; • They were late because of a flat tire ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Brethren

Of Covenants And The Pentecost...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2014

Focusing on Biblical Covenants and more so on the New Covenant of Grace on the occasion of the Pentecost

OF COVENANTS' AND THE PENTECOST… First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: *other

Be Who You Are Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2015

Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be crippling. Paul has the antidote.

“Living a Joy-full Life: Be Who You Are” Phil. 1:1-11 Have you ever, even for a moment, wished you were someone else? Have you ever worried that your life, at its end, would be one of insignificance? Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever measure up? Such thoughts can be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mystery Babylon, A Final Look At The Modern Expression Of The Mystery... Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 2, 2015

Though this study concluded in the 1990's, the conclusions are the same today. World religion is coming. Romanism and its cronies will make it up. Bible believers will be excluded. Be ready...

SEVENTY: ON SPEAKING OUT The Rock magazine from which I quoted earlier, March of 1990, addresses a question that may have entered your mind by now: Is it right to judge, to expose error, to name names? I give you their solidly Biblically-based answer: "...Those who are faithful in exposing ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When It's Dead, Revive It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2014

God brings revival into people when they have their hearts prepared through involvement with prayer and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. On a bright and clear morning in July of 1982, two amateur prospectors were dredging for gold in a cold California river. 1. Mike Astle was in the river and had on a wet suit to protect him from the icy water, while his friend Dave Burgess stood nearby on the riverside supervising ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridging The Gap Or Christ In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

My struggle to bridge the gap between Sunday and Monday changed my whole perspective on life and made me a skeptical Christian. I mean this in a good sense. I became skeptical of easy and pat answers that Christians spout off that do not fit the reality of people's everyday lives.

I haven't always worn a suit to work. A couple of days after I married Lavonne I got my first job in working my way through college. It was at the John Morrell Meat Packing Plant In Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After a summer of that we went off to Bethel and I got a number of jobs. I worked in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-14

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 11, 2019

Today, Jesus deals with the issue of making promises. Let's see what we can take away from it.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eleven) Matthew 5:33-37 A pilot and his navigator had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny lifeboat. After several days without food, water and any hope of rescue, the pilot began to pray. "God, you know I haven't lived a very good life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Proverbs 20:25, Judges 11:30-35, James 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Settle Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22

2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22 Time to settle up 21 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, “It is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites.” 2 So the king called the Gibeonites ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel