Sermons on threshold: showing 226-240 of 1,766

Abounding Hope

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2013

Hope is a very powerful force for good and that hope comes from the Lord. And patience is the trust we hold this hope in.

Quotes: “Hope is a waking dream.” - Aristotle “Hope, Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering 'it will be happier'” - Alfred Tennyson “Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

John was baptizing and the people knew and understood that but what was this baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus was bringing?

(This sermon is in an outline form so you may need to flesh it out a little) Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday when we took a look at this passage of Scripture we talked about three things: 1. Mark was announcing Who Jesus is 2. Mark was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Encountering A Holy God

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 11, 2020

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” When we encounter the holiness of God our lives are transformed.

Encountering The Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” When we encounter the holiness of God our lives are transformed. King Uzziah died in 740 B.C. after 50 years, the end of an age. This good king would be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2021 Meeting The Challenges Ahead

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2020

God offers Joshua and us a sure way to meet the challenges that are ahead. God’s will for Joshua and us is that we have good success.

Jos 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023

“The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Amazing Authority Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' unique teaching style, emphasizing His wisdom, alignment of actions with words, and awe-inspiring authority as a model for Christian living.

Good morning, my cherished siblings in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, to stand at the threshold of God's Word together, to knock and to find that the door is always open to us. We are about to embark on an exploration of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, a passage that shines a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Topics: Actions, Words

Brother's Keeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical story of Cain and Abel, emphasizing the importance of brotherly love, responsibility for others, and resolving conflicts with compassion. Key

Greetings, beloved, in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, I feel a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege we share in coming together as a community of faith. We are a tapestry of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, united in our common ...read more

Topics: Brother's Keeper

Beautiful Inside And Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Ester 2: 1 – 23 Beautiful Inside And Out 1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Says "Go!” Don't Say "No!”

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”?

What new thing is Christ calling you to? Where is God saying to go? Where in your life are you telling God “No!”? What new territory is Christ calling this church to? The principle of “accelerated blessing.” = “The faster you trust and obey, the faster you will receive God’s blessing.” In ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forget It!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2006

As we move into a brand new year we often remember the previous year, but there are things that we would do well to forget.

FORGET IT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s almost gone, not quite but pretty close. By this time tomorrow 2006 will be but a memory and we will be standing on the threshold of a brand new year. Now during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

How to overcome the enemy.

In 2 Corinthians 2:11 we are warned by the Apostle Paul about Satan’s desire to “take advantage of us”. He writes: “for we are not ignorant of his devices.” And, church, we’d better be sure that WE, likewise, are not ignorant of Satan’s devices! 1 Peter 5:8 says that “he goes about like a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 10, 2013

This sermon relates the Passover of Exodus with Jesus as the Passover Lamb of God

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD This morning I want to walk you through the Passover story, which is one of the most powerful events found in the word of God. As believers in Christ, we celebrate a part of the Passover every year when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Coming Back To The Heart Of Worship"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 7, 2014

This message looks at the Pharisee and tax collectors attitude toward worship.

“Coming Back to the Heart of Worship” The Pharisee and the Tax Collector History of the heart of worship. Luke 18:9-14 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God That Will Afflict The Enemy

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

A message focusing in on the lost Ark in the temple of Dagon.

1 Samuel 5:1-5 KJV And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod. [2] When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. [3] And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Altogether And All Together

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 4, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 35: 1 – 19

Jeremiah 35: 1 – 19 Altogether and All Together 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, saying, 2 “Go to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel