Sermons on Tolerable: showing 1,021-1,035 of 8,535

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live A Life Of Generous Friendship Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

A sermon on the importance of living together in Christian community

“Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship” Philippians Series May 26th, 2019 Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter Four Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship Today, we finish our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2020

Love is the greatest power in the world, and if expressed correctly, will eventually melt the hardest of hearts.

THE POWER OF LOVE “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17. God loved ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Imperatives For Leadership In The New Normal Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

The New Normal is a reality, and we keep hearing about it often. How about leadership in the new Normal? What will it look like?

Biblical Imperatives for Leadership in the New Normal After hearing the topic, some you might be thinking, what does leadership got to do with me? But before you switch off and start doing something else, give me a minute. Leadership as I use it never about position or title or designation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:11-18, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, Genesis 1:28, Luke 12:15, Ephesians 4:2, Matthew 20:25-28, Job 27:3-6, 1 Kings 12:1-10, John 13:1-17, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Day Pharisees's Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

It's vitally important to get the Lord from our heads to our heart.

Modern Day Pharisees Text: Rom. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In one of my conversations that I had with my friend Dane Hall last week we discussed the effects that church people have had on our children. As the children of Pastor's they have seen both the good and bad of the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Keep God Our First Love

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 14, 2024

is God first in our heart? He needs to be. God does not intend to be second fiddle.

“Keep God our first love” Revelation 2:1-5 One day, a man was trying to: • cast out an evil spirit of gluttony from. • Out of this how do you say • “Healthy looking person” That stubborn spirit said: • No, I'm not coming out, • the man repeated himself. • “You evil spirit of gluttony, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Enough To Hate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus calls us to hate those we are supposed to love. How? Why? Find out.

9.4.22 Luke 14:25–35 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 11 - A Night That Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 8, 2024

We have a mighty God who can turn things around overnight. If only we can trust God and commit everything to Him in prayer, we will experience God’s miraculous intervention in our seemingly impossible situations.

We read in Genesis 19:27-28, “Early the next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood in the presence of the LORD. He looked down at Sodom and Gomorrah and the whole valley and saw rising from the land, like smoke from a huge furnace.” (GNB) God had revealed to Abraham that He was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28, Genesis 19:24-25, Matthew 11:28, Genesis 19:29, 2 Kings 19:16, 2 Kings 19:35, Deuteronomy 28:7, Genesis 31:22-24, Genesis 31:29, Psalm 23:5, Exodus 2:23, Exodus 12:28-29, Exodus 12:31, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Candlestick (Intro)

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick.

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick. We want to look at (1) The Nature of Christ as God, (2) The Necessity of Man, (3) The Need of the World. Look with me at: I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST AS GOD- (1 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-39

Compromise Matters Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2003

4th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Revelation 2:18-29 Compromise Matters INTRODUCTION: As we have seen and reminded ourselves; Jesus is aware of what it takes to maintain and grow a positive presence as a believer in Christ. He is also understanding of the process involved, and He has the desire to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why God, Why?

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

Making sense of our sufferings and pains

Why God? Why? Making sense of our sufferings Romans 5:3-10 Romans 5:3-10 3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 2 PART 2

Chapter 2 What modern-day church, in your experience and opinion, is mist vibrant and God honoring? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What God Hates Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN!

WHAT GOD HATES PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ON 1 & 2 KINGS KEY VERSE: 2 KINGS 17: 7-8 FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN! INTRODUCTION: SEE PART 1 OF THIS TWO PART SERIES ON 1ST AND 2ND KINGS. SECOND KINGS DESCRIBES THE DOWNFALL OF BOTH THE NORTHERN KINGDOM (ISRAEL) AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM (JUDAH). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:7-8

Denomination: Baptist