Sermons on timidity: showing 76-90 of 2,583

Beattitude 3 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Beattitudes

Beatitude Series # 3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matt 5:5 Original date April 25, 1999 Revised May 12, 2001 Divorced parents Judge asked the Girl who she wanted to live with Mom Beats me Dad beats me The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Has God opened a door of opportunity to you ? Then seize the moment! Step out in faith and experience all God has designed to bless you with.

Many of you will remember the game show “let’s make a deal”. In this game show the show’s host, Monty Hall, would often give people the option of choosing what was behind 3 doors. The reason I draw this to your attention is because the Lord Jesus opened a door of opportunity to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With People In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 24, 2002

Think you are not the one capable of getting the job done? Do you think they’re others better qualified? Better read this sermon....

AN UNLIKELY HERO Judges 6:1-12 1. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Approaching God in Prayer

Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Greatest Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 17, 2001

The Powerful legacy of a mother’s faith and the impact it has in the lives of her children.

A MOM’S GREATEST WORK - 2 Timothy 1:5-8 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Whatever Happened To Fear

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Hope To Faith

Contributed by Tim Clutter on Nov 15, 2000

This sermon was for the purpose of encouraging the people in what they have been doing and to motivate them to take another step in being faithful to God by Praying, Reading Scripture and taking action by using their Spiritual Gifts.

FROM HOPE TO FAITH The title of my sermon today is, "From Hope to Faith." From Hope to Faith. How can we get from hope to faith? We will dig into the scriptures today to see just what God asks us to do to move from having hope to having faith. Fred Rogers. Anyone know who Fred Rogers is? Fred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: *other

Gideon - An Unexpected Hero Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001

Gideon wasn’t a natural hero, but God used him to save his people. God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Gideon isn’t exactly your Hollywood image of a hero is he? In fact he’s the exact opposite. He’s much more the indecisive, timid type. He’s one of those people who want every i dotted and every t crossed before they make a decision and even then they won’t be able to make up their mind. You can see ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Book Of Ruth (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In the book of Ruth, chapter 1, we covered about 11 to 12 years of Naomi’s life while she lived in Moab. However, by the time we get to chapter 2, Ruth becomes the star of the story.

She is noted for two special things in her life: • She became the grandmother of King David • Her greatest honor is that the birth of Christ can be traced back to her The Book of Ruth is considered to be a wonderful book for many reasons, such as: (1) IT HAS ROMANCE Some consider it one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 29, 2012

Certain people stand out becasue they just do it, they set an example, they conduct themselves as a christian, they show love to all, they have faith in Christ, and they live a life of purity,they just do it.

1 Timothy 4:12-15 "Just Do It" 1. First let us Consider some stand out guys: • Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, Vanessa & Serena Williams,Helen Keller the 1st death blind person to earn a bachelor degree in arts, and went on to become a world famous speaker and author , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

As The Church Waits For Christ, What Should We Be Doing? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 8, 2009

Looks at Paul’s directives at the end of His first letter to the Thessalonians

Living with a View to the Future… While the Church waits for Christ, What should we be doing? Leaders should Labor for the church Lead the church Admonish those in the church The Church should Acknowledge leaders Esteem leaders Everyone should Warn the Wayward – Warn those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016

Imagine anyone suffering for 12 years and trusting in the Lord to be healed. So it was with one woman. She sought to touch only Jesus' clothing and so was healed.

Introduction: A. Todd's wife bought a new line of expensive cosmetics guaranteed to make her look years younger. After a lengthy sitting before the mirror applying the "miracle" products, she asked, "Darling, honestly, what age would you say I am?" Looking over her carefully, Todd replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Psalm 104:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience - The Impossible Fruit? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

The fruit of patience is an expression to the long haul in our commitment to Christ.

We begin this morning with a brief review of our current series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We began with a look at love. Then we examined joy. Last week we spent some time with peace. I suggested that we call love the foundational fruit and peace a potentially illusive fruit. But, I would also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Church Of God