Sermons on unfinished business: showing 376-390 of 45,212

Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001

We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Final Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2001

Jesus last words to his disciples, reinstating Peter as the leader of the church.

Jesus has risen. He’s appeared twice to his disciples as a group. The second time he tells Thomas that those who believe in Jesus without having seen him are blessed, and John concludes chapter 20 with the statement that the things he’s written are here so that we who read them later may believe ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Life Of David: David's Other Sin Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2005

David takes an oath that Shimei will not be harmed. Forgiveness has taken place. Or has it?

DAVID’S OTHER SIN 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 2 SAMUEL 19:14-23 1 KINGS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION I would like to tell you a story this morning. The story is a Biblical story that can be found in 2 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 19, and 1 Kings 2. Actually, each of those chapters corresponds to an episode of the story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Lesson In Fishing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004

There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

From Heel Grabber To Israel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006

Wrestling with God brings victory!

From Heel Grabber to Israel Text : Gen. 32:22-32 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:22-32 2. Illustration: "You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you. It means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Second Hand Jesus

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004

Do you know Jesus first hand, or just second hand?

I’m getting ready to go to Haiti with several members of our church and I’m looking forward to that experience – but going to Haiti means I needed to have some shots. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. So Friday I went to the doctor’s to get my shots. This lady comes into the examination room and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Son Rise Service

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2020

The resurrection of Christ was not the type of event that you celebrate once, but doesn’t change your life. It demands a change in your life. The Resurrection of Christ validates everything the Gospel claims about Christ, and it verifies everything Christ requires of us.

TITLE: SON RISE SERVICE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 Imagine the most important thing that could possibly happen to you in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. • You graduate from college, but instead of going out and securing a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Relational

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 8, 2021

Love is all about relationships. The cross itself speaks of the two dimensions of love, vertical and horizontal, divine and human love. And where they intersect most powerfully is in relationships.

Love is Relational John 21:15-17 (Read text.) I remember hearing missionaries to the Congo talking about the need for long-term missions, especially the importance of learning the language and the culture of the people. “Language and culture are important,” they said, “because they facilitate ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Maintaining Courage When Facing Death

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this sermon, content from several sources is presented in edited form with the goal of providing strength and comfort for those who fear death.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) What is it that frightens us most about death? Is it worrying that we will desperately miss the person who leaves us behind, or that the person we leave behind will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph: Reunited With His Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2022

Joseph was separated from his family at the age of 17 not because of war, but because of the wicked jealousy of his own brothers. In their jealousy they sold Joseph into slavery and presented his ornamented coat to their father. God used this for his purposes.

A popular television feature is to find a situation where a family has been separated because of war or some tragedy. The show does research to find out where the missing family members are. Then they reunite the family on television. It certainly makes for a moving experience with tears and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Genesis 45:1-28, Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 44:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HE HAS RISEN! EASTER SUNDAY A. Last Sunday we looked at the AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS before His DEATH upon the CROSS. Today I want us to study the BURIAL and RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ. “DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION”, which we know as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Signed The Death Certificate

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

When did you kill Jesus?

WHO SIGNED THE DEATH CERTIFICATE LUKE 23:40-43 BUT THE OTHER ANSWERING REBUKED HIM, SAYING, DOST THOU NOT FEAR GOD, SEEING THAT THOU ART IN THE SAME CONDEMNATION AND WE INDEED JUSTLY, FOR WE RECEIVE THE DUE REWARD OF OUR DEEDS, BUT THIS MAN HATH DONE NOTHING AMISS AND HE SAID UNTO JESUS, LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

When Slick Got Caught (May 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. It was about grace when we don't deserve it.

WHEN SLICK GOT CAUGHT Text: Luke 16:1-13 The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. But, the truth of the matter is that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

When Things Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 16, 2005

Get busy living or get busy dying. We can live with adversity or let adversity live us.

When Things Don’t Make Sense It doesn’t make sense to try to and figure out the way things happen. We know He said that our ways are not His ways, and who can understand the mind of the Lord? We hear the whisper of His voice, and we have a choice to get out of the boat and walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Investing Your Life In People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ