Sermons on urge: showing 106-120 of 16,479

When Silence Is Not Golden

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 3, 2014

Jesus urges Paul to keep preaching in Corinth. Likewise Jesus wants us to keep telling others about him.

“Silence is golden.” The mother who has just managed to get her toddler to sleep will agree with that statement. For a few peaceful hours there will be no shouts of “Mommy look!” or “Mommy I’m hungry!” Silence is also golden for the weary traveller who has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

From Judgment To Hope

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

Zephaniah's purpose was to rattle the people of Judah from their sin and complacency and urge them to repentance and return to God.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction to come from God, but with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is stated seven times in the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! Go! Go!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 4, 2024

I used this as an urging to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and be the witnesses that God has commanded us to be (with the power of the Holy Ghost).

SLIDE – Introduction Read and comment Acts 1:1-8 V1 – “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,” This is Dr. Luke writing to a good friend – Theophilus Luke had written earlier about all that he had researched from the Apostles and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting On The Fence Of Salvation

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 20, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual complacency, urging believers to avoid lukewarm faith and instead strive for genuine commitment to God.

Praise the Lord this morning, cherished family of faith! It's such a joy to stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a road that is often winding, often challenging, a lot of times hilly leading to valleys of trials, but always leading us closer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Urge the congregation to turn back to God and heed His warnings, as His judgment is coming, and this day will be a day of darkness, not light.

Good morning, Church! We're about to dive into a very heavy topic today. Now, I'm not here to frighten you, but rather to wake us all up to the reality that we're facing. C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-20

Topics: Vengeance, God's Wrath

Walk Humbly With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores humility, obedience, the transformative power of the Gospel, and the essence of God's law, urging us to live authentically in God's truth.

Greetings, beloved in Christ, and welcome to this time of worship and reflection on God's Word. We are here today to break open the Bread of Life, to feast on the wisdom God has graciously provided for us in His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards three key passages of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: False Teaching, Beware

A False Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the deeper meaning and application of the ninth commandment, urging us to live truthfully in reflection of God's grace and love.

Good morning, beloved family! Isn't it a great day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm excited to share with you today, as we gather in fellowship and faith, ready to grow closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're going to chat about something that's as relevant today as it was thousands of years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Topics: Truthfulness

Repentance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, urging believers to acknowledge their sins and embrace God's promise of forgiveness and new life.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am filled with joy and gratitude to stand before you today, a humble servant, eager to share the Word of God with you. We gather here as seekers, as believers, as children of God, united in our common purpose: to grow in understanding, to deepen our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:20, Acts 11:18, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Peter 3:9

Topics: Repentance, Humility

Even The Demons Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' authority, identity, and divine nature, urging believers to deepen their relationship with Him through understanding and faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you gathered here today, drawn together by our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are, each one of us, a part of a vast and diverse community, knit together by the golden thread of faith. Today, we are here to engage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Knowing Jesus, Believing In Jesus

The Hall Of Fame Of Our Faithful Elders PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the power and importance of faith as the foundation of our Christian walk, urging believers to actively engage with God's promises.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of saints, where we find ourselves wrapped in a fellowship of faith, united by our shared love for the Lord. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink deeply from the well of wisdom that never runs dry, to be refreshed, renewed, and ...read more

Topics: Faith, Victory

The Lord's Supper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound significance of communion, urging believers to deeply understand and remember Christ's sacrifice in a practical, unceasing manner.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you, to come together as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day filled with promise and potential, a day we've been blessed with to live, to love, and to learn more about the God who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:22-32

Topics: Communion

Watch Where You Lay Your Head PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Warns against the dangers of comfort and poor decisions, urging believers to seek discernment and wisdom from God in all situations.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. The Scriptures are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, guiding us in our walk with the Lord. We're not merely looking at words on a page, but we're engaging with the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19

Topics: Decisions

Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores discerning true discipleship through the lens of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, urging believers to welcome Jesus into their hearts.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the warmth of God's love, the unending grace that surrounds us, and the divine wisdom that guides us. We are not merely attendees in a church, but we are a family, a community of believers, each of us uniquely crafted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Jesus's Ministry

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Topics: Giving

Made Himself Nothing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores Christ's humility, humanity, and submission to God's will, urging believers to adopt the same mindset in their relationships with others.

Welcome, dear friends. It is a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, sharing in fellowship and in the Word of God. The Lord has brought us together, not by chance, but by divine appointment. So, let us open our hearts and minds to His message today. We are going to be spending our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy