Sermons on urges: showing 196-210 of 16,480

The Great Paradox PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the inseparable link between faith and action, urging believers to live out their faith by serving others as a reflection of Christ's love. Key

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, in love, and in anticipation of the word of God that is as refreshing as the morning dew, and as nourishing as the bread of life. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. So, let us open our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Christ, King, Sunday

God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, God's Word

In View Of God's Mercies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores Jesus Christ as our standard, source, and sacrifice of love, urging us to live out genuine, selfless love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together as one body, united in our love for Christ and for each other? We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of Christ's love for us. A love so profound, so all-encompassing, that it transformed us from sinners into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Luke 10:25-37

Topics: Love

Calling Nathanael PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores discipleship, doubt, discovery, and dedication, urging us to discern and live out God's call to follow Him in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a joy to be in your presence today, to stand here on this blessed, ordinary Sunday, where we gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonder how we can come together, week after week, and find new treasures in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Calling, Disciples

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Explores Jesus' divine authority, His victory over evil, and the deliverance believers find in Him, urging us to truly know and experience God.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom, to find solace in His words, and to be emboldened by His divine authority. As we navigate the turbulent seas of life, it's His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Evil, Spirit

Discipline Of Fellowship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon encourages self-reflection on our fellowship with Christ and each other, urging us to walk in God's light and live out His truth.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective, united by a love for our Savior and a desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today we gather under the banner of fellowship, fulfillment, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:2-7

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

How Did We Get Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truths of healing, hope, and harmony found in John 3:14-21, urging believers to immerse themselves in God's Word.

Grace, peace, and blessings to you, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of love, hope, and harmony. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called to partake in the feast of God's Word. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Love

The Bread Of Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the 'bread of life', satisfying our spiritual hunger, and urges us to turn away from false idols and teachings.

Bread and hunger are everyday occurrences for people around the world. Jesus uses these commonplace and ordinary things to explain the extraordinary Kingdom of God. He reveals to those gathered to Him that HE is in fact the bread of life. Prayer: “Lord thank you for sending the true bread, your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Bread Of Life, Kingdom Of God, Spiritual Hunger

Focus On The Good Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being, urging us to focus on the positives for a healthier relationship with Christ.

Today, we are beginning a brand new sermon series revolving around this same concept: FOCUS. It is a word and idea we hear in more places than just school, and it is something God desires from us each day. However, here is the truth we should all recognize: the world around us loves to be a thief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Thought Process, Positive Focus, Emotional Health

Sermon Series: Focus

Fully Investing In Your Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the deep commitment, challenges, and joy inherent in Christian discipleship, urging believers to live radically transformed lives oriented towards Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering, this sweet communion of brothers and sisters in Christ. Our hearts are brimming with joy and our souls are thirsting for the living water of God's Word. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Topics: Discipleship

What’s Your Business?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lucifer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven, highlighting the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and urging us to learn from this tale to avoid similar pitfalls.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Topics: Lucifer, Defining Verse

Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024

This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-15, 2 Kings 17:7-23, 2 Kings 18:11-12, 2 Kings 18:1-3, Romans 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 6:6, Colossians 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Malachi 3:10, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the Holy Spirit as our divine guide, intimate companion, and source of strength, urging us to understand and embrace His presence in our lives.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, to delve deeper into the mysteries of our faith, to seek understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, Romans 14:6, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 1:13

Topics: Holy Spirit, You