Sermons on True Colors:

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 24, 2022

The answer, in truth, is my mother-in-law. James redefines for us what true wisdom looks like.

Who is wise and understanding among you? (James 3:13-18) In our passage today, James opens up a new section by asking a question. So let's start, the same way. James 3:13: (13) Who [is] wise and understanding/knowledgeable among you? When you look around this room, at the people who are a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Ruth - My Redeemer Lives, Series Intro

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011

God colors outside the lines. He providentially sends us places we would not volunteer to go, because there is a Ruth, whom He wants to save.

Ruth My Redeemer Lives Series Intro PPT 1 Today we begin a new series I am entitling, "My Redeemer Lives." Redeemer is one of those religious words we have, that unless you have been brought up in the church you have no idea what it means. To redeem something is to: Recover ownership - like in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trouble With Gray

Contributed by James Kirkland on Mar 8, 2007

If white is white and black is black, what color is gray? What’s wrong with gray? It’s not white. It’s not washed with the blood.

The Trouble with Gray, in the book of Romans, 14th chapter. First off, what color is gray? Is it just a drop of black into white or maybe it is closer to a pinch of white into black? How do we know what is the correct shade of gray? If white is white and black is black, why can’t we come up with an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Positive Giving Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

Being a giver will impact lives in 3 ways

MONEY IN HD: THE POWER OF POSITIVE GIVING Play Video From Rob Bell – Nooma: “Rich” Becoming a giver will do 3 things in our lives. It will… EXPOSE OUR TRUE COLORS Look in your notes at what the Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:7a. It says, “Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Parables”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Real Fix For Our Lifelong Craving

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2023

We are looking for true wealth, true relationship, true joy

Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave 2023 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.” St. John, writing in his old age to the communities of Asia Minor he feels responsible for, is trying to help younger Christians, and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40, Psalm 96:7-10, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 12, 2013

TRUE JOY IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP

JOY INTRODUCTION: RELIGIOUS WRITER, BROOK, REMINDS US “IN THE SPIRITUAL HARVEST, THE SOWER AND THE REAPER REJOICE TOGETHER”. TRUE JOY IS A REALITY FOR EVERY BELIEVER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 JOHN 1: 4 THE APOSTLE JOHN EXPLAINED THAT FELLOWSHIP IS DEEPER THAN A SIMPLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Exist? Sex Scandals, Scientific Inquiry, And The Search For True Fulfillment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I was bell ringing yesterday, for the Salvation Army, at the red kettle, and a guy walked past me and said, "Who wrote the Bible?"

“Has anyone provided proof of God’s inexistence? Not even close. Has quantum cosmology explained the emergence of the universe or why it is here? Not even close. Have our sciences explained why our universe seems to be fine-tuned to allow for the existence of life? Not even close. Are physicists ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Scooby -Doo Series

Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010

A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship - Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 6, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP. Jesus tells us in verses 10 - 13 that True Worship is 1. INVITING and INCLUSIVE 2. It makes an IMPACT 3. Results in INEXTINGUISHABLE PRAISE

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (cf. verses 10 - 13) Theme: Worship - Jesus Style Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP - 1. True Worship is Inviting 2. True Worship Impacts Lives 3. True worship results in Inextinguishable Praise. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

God Tested Abraham Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 22, 2008

We always see the greatness, the goodness and the graciousness of God. This message will help us to respond to the things God do for us.

We have seen already how God created everything (Genesis 1-11). We have seen that everything came from God. In Genesis 12 and up, we have seen how God chose one of the people on earth and made him a beneficiary of all his goodness. Today, we will be seeing how man, especially those he has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Let's Stay Connected

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 25, 2009

We must remain connected to Jesus Christ in order to bear the fruit of righteousness

LETS STAY CONNECTED! Jesus is in his last days, and he’s giving his disciples instructions on how they can stay connected with him, even after he’s absent from the flesh. He’s about to depart and take on his eternal glory, and return to be with his Father for a period of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

When The Light Shines Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 16, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding Jesus Revealed, Rejected, Reviled and Received.

Journeying With John - It’s a Trip (JWJ-05) When the Light Shines John 1:9-13 This morning John is going to take us to a very deep place that has very profound implications. As a matter of fact, the way you respond in the next few minutes is an indication to me of what your experience of eternity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: *other