Sermons on virginia: showing 196-210 of 2,131

Is There Any Room?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

Christmas in July

First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sparks

Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001

This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely?

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

In the New Testament times and down through the ages men, women, boys and girls have experienced spiritual awakening, have followed the highway of holiness, have served the needs of humanity and shared their faith. Let us go and do likewise.

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely? II Cor 54 Introduction: The highways of the 1st century were very extensive and widely traveled. Rome was a great builder of roads. Some of these roads that we read about in the Bible are tied up with spiritual experiences that are just as important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

Let There Be Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are going to look at the language that we use. Is it crude or is it filled with thanksgiving.

Let There Be Thanksgiving A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ephesians 5:4 reads; 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Heart Of The Matter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 22, 2011

A sermon about not allowing money and stuff control you.

Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanoga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Great Object Lesson

Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008

The certainty of the Second Coming of Christ cannot be disputed. The question is, WILL THIS WORLD BE READY FOR THIS EVENT?

"God’s Great Object Lesson" [Pastor R. A. Deem, Jr.] Ezek 33:1-6 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving In Feast & Famine

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 6, 2007

Exploring and encouraging the principle of giving God thanks both in times of blessing and in times of tribulation.

Thanksgiving In Feast And Famine Thanksgiving Message, Perth Bible Church, 11/25/07 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving – big, fat juicy turkey, prim pilgrims in their ’Sunday best,’ oodles & oodles of fun, gentle Indian friends, beautiful outdoor picnic . . .! How could they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of The Anointing Of God

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

This sermon answers the question concerning the Anointing of God. God is the one who anoints but it man who confirms that anointing. But like Jesus Christ, not everyone will accept our anointing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING OF GOD! TEXT: Isaiah 61:1-3 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME; BECAUSE THE LORD HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH GOOD TIDINGS TO THE POOR; HE HAS SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES, AND THE OPENING OF THE PRISON TO THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4th Of July: Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 5, 2016

What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our Founding Fathers made an equally bold Declaration of Dependence upon Almighty God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 14:34; Deuteronomy 8:6-14 ILL. Tomorrow the United States will be celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America, A Forgotten Nation

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 28, 2009

America has followed the ancient Israelites in their quest to live without God - and just like those ancient Israelites, we shall also pay the price for our sin, unless we take the one and only way out ....

OUR NATION HAS A HISTORY - · It is an accumulation · of all our yesterdays - · and our yesterdays have brought us · to where we are today BUT AMERICA IS NOW FACING MANY PROBLEMS - · And what our tomorrows bring · Will depend on how · We handle our problems today THE BIGGEST THREAT WE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Judas - A Nominal Desciple

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006

A New Year’s sermon challenging member to be more than just a name on the role.

A Nominal Disciple Text: Acts 1:17: Read: vs. 15-19. INTRODUCTION: 1. Nominal followers were one of the great obstructions to Christ’s ministry. Their interests were— 1) Being entertained by His miracles, (Mt. 16: 1). 2) Finding opportunities to criticize and second-guess Him, (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001

This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Prophecy And Discernment Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2015

All Christians are anointed with prophetic gifts by our baptismal anointing, but before speaking for God, we must also practice discernment of spirits.

Feast of St. John Neumann (January 5) Thirteen Days of Christmas Today St. John speaks to us of “testing the spirits.” In theological language, derived from St. Paul, this is the spiritual gift of discernment. Let’s talk about its exercise in the first century: in the churches ...read more

Denomination: Catholic