Sermons on verbal etiquette: showing 286-300 of 5,263

The Irony Of Confession

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

Confession can be a difficult spiritual discipline, yet confession is also liberating

Now it’s time to confess... What’s it like to have to confess? When’s the last time you had a heavy burden to confess? When’s the last time that you were so burdened with your sense of wrongdoing that you felt you just had to confess to get it off your chest? Confession is an important part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wait For It ... And, Go!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 16, 2010

Nehemiah not only knew how to watch and pray and weep and pray...but also how to WAIT and pray. How to have success in impossible circumstances. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Wait for it ... and Go! Nehemiah 2:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaitForIt.html Nehemiah is the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, the most powerful man on earth at that time. He and his people the Jews are in captivity in Babylon, and their home town of Jerusalem is burned and destroyed, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Breathed

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023

Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, James 3:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How Can My Life Shine More Glory On God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 19, 2014

A look at why God desires to be glorified as well as how we can do more of that.

DOES GOD WANT GLORY? Yes, not because He has low self-esteem, but because He wants us living for what matters most. - 1 Timothy 1:17. - John 8:50, 54; John 13:31; John 17:4-5. - There are numerous passages that speak of the importance to God of receiving glory. (See the John passages.) - Why? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 8, 2016

Lamb of God

2A Ordinary Time The lamb alludes to the animal sacrifices by which people's sins were ceremonially purged and reconciliation with God was attained (Lev.1.1-13). e.g. A tourist who had visited a church in Norway said that he was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Catholic

Falling Away

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2012

We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus.

Falling Away October 7, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 3:12-15 Supplemental Passage: They went out from us, but they were not really of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

5 Love Languages Series

Contributed by Chris Foster on Jun 13, 2002

Have you ever tried to talk to someone who didn’t speak english? Why do we raise our voice and use sign language, that person in not deaf, they speak a different language. Dr. Gary Champman says there are 5 different love languages. This is a two week s

5 Love languages Part 1 What happens to love after the wedding Someone said, “Love is a dream and marriage is the alarm clock.” *Definitions for men Just about every magazine published regularly has articles on how to keep love alive 101 ways to keep your marriage happy With all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Anger Constructively Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2007

Eph 4:26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Eph 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold."

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

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

The Inspiration Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Only 26% of the adult population believes that the Bible, the Word of God, is inspired, is infallible and is inerrant. These three aspects are vitally important in understanding the Bible.

The Holy Bible was written over a fifteen-hundred year span, by forty different authors from every walk of life. It was written by kings, servants, fishermen, poets, doctors, herdsmen and even a tax collector. It was written on three different continents, Europe, Asia and Africa in sixteen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Co-Workers With God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 23, 2016

Jesus tells of the Holy Spirit's testimony and witness about Jesus and the fact that true disciples will also testify and witness about Him. He forewarns disciples of imminent danger and persecution after He is gone.

4 24 2016 Co-Workers with God John 15:26-16:4 If your boss who trained you for a few years invited you to become partners in his business, you would consider it to be a great privilege. Listen to Jesus’ intents and purposes for those who had discipled with Him; Jesus speaks in John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining the persecution endured by Christians throughout history.

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 1) Acts 4:1-4 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the beatings begin again. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Know What Love Is?

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

LOVE is NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT RECONCILIATION AND RECONCILIATION IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT FORGIVENESS. After the resurrection, John recorded several accounts of Jesus appearing to his disciples.

After the resurrection, John recorded several accounts of Jesus appearing to his disciples. One of these is in John 20:19-20, Jesus visited his disciples who locked themselves in a room because they fear the Jewish leaders. Jesus came through those doors, and the first thing he said was “Peace be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Kingdom Keys - Obadiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

God is our protector from those who would harm us.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-16, Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 3:4, Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational