Sermons on Toward:

Songs We Sing: "this Is Amazing Grace" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2025

Worship is a complete attitude and direction of our hearts and minds towards God.

SONGS WE SING: ‘THIS IS AMAZING GRACE’ PSALM 24:1-10 #AmazingGrace SING ‘THIS IS AMAZING GRACE’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realize I am using that word… “worship”… and you may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Moves People

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 6, 2025

Movement is important for our wellbeing and movement towards God is crucial as well.

Jeremiah 31: 7-14 God Moves People 1. Movement is vital to our life • We often tell the patient if don’t use it you lose it • Movement helps keep your body strong and fit, and can improve your balance, • Movement can help relieve stress and anxiety, Movement helps keep bones strong 2. In the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Law? And What Good Is It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2023

Is the Law of the Old Testament good toward our salvation and sanctification, or not?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Today we have an opportunity to reflect on the longest psalm in Scriptures, which is numbered 119. It’s easy to remember three psalms other than the ever-popular 22, “The Lord is My Shepherd.” Psalm 117, “praise the Lord, all you nations” is the shortest psalm, just two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Psalm 119:1-34, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Romans 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

I Am So Glad That Jesus Loves Me

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Aug 28, 2020

We should be overwhelmed as we contemplate the Love of Jesus towards us

I am so glad that Jesus Loves me I. It is paramount that we understand that Jesus loves me a. Good that we love Him b. Better that He loves us II. Jesus loving me gives me purpose for today a. Why am I here – glorify Him b. What am I to do – serve Him III. Jesus loving me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Revelation Of God's Love - A Thorough And Thrilling Study

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2014

1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD

THE REVELATION OF GOD'S LOVE OUTLINE 1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Men Still Perish?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

A man goes through life having one of these two experiences: he is either perishing, moving ever downward toward the grave; or he is being saved, moving ever upward toward eternal life.

Why Do Men Still Perish? Text: 1 Peter 3:9 Intro: Why has Christ not yet returned to earth? Because of God’s love for man. This passage of scripture tells us that He does not want any person to perish, not a single person. By the way, God is not slack in fulfilling His promise nor is He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003

The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and deeper into chao

THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE Revelation 6: 1-8 The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Connection

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 23, 2005

Making our love real towards God and our families is what this message is about. I show 3 ways we can grow in our love towards God and each other, enjoy!

Title: Love Connection Text: John 15:9-17; key verse is 13 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - How many people remember seeing the show Love Connection? - A show where they would try to match either a male or female with 3 possible bachelors. - In hopes of making a love connection. - Well in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragements To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

If we look in three directions we will be stimulated toward attitudes and actions of thanksgiving.

Stimulants to Thanksgiving 1- Our singing should be accompanied with thanksgiving. (Thanksgiving Sunday) 2- As I read through the Bible, it becomes evident that God that intends for His people to be grateful. 3- It should not take a special national holiday to motivate and stimulate us to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Wars And Rumors Of War

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, James 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist