Sermons on What Defines You:

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's The Holy Spirit Doing In You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 18, 2018

The Holy Spirit as teacher

Prelude How can a mere human being understand the things of God? Goal: Let’s understand the means by which God reaches out and touches us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15 and discover how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. John 15:26 Testify John 15:26 says, “When the Advocate comes, whom ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What¡¦s Your Destination?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

You must Choose Heaven or Hell or Christ or Satan

What¡¦s your Destination? Mt 25:46 = Mt 7:13-14 = Lk 13:23-24 Introduction Some time ago, a man was attempting to trace his family roots. In the process of his research he visited several cemetaries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Created By God Built For A Purpose"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2017

VBS we are created by God and built for a purpose.

Created By God Built for a Purpose 1. First night of VBS we learned God Made You Think of all the amazing God has made Day 1 - Created light and dark. God said let there be and it was Day 2- Created land, water and atmosphere. Day 3 - Gathered water together into seas and created ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

God And Me!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 4, 2015

Let me tell you, the harvest that you get from spending time with Him is incredibly enormous; I may not get what I need now but I get the energy to endure sufferings, patience to wait, wisdom to talk and grace to walk.

God and me! John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you……” Ah, here we go, my incredible pursuit for God takes over everything else! Prep begins! It’s after school hours - most of you know that I work at our Abide School (School for the needy and under privileged kids) – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Really Need?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 21, 2008

Encouragement to congregation to examine and realign their wants and needs to the glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom.

What do you really need? Sermon Title – What do you really need? Sermonic Text - John 19:28-29 After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture), ’I am thirsty.’ 29A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008

You must know the meaning of love to operate in it

WHAT IS LOVE? Text: I Corinthians 13:4-8 1 Cor 13:4 8 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Important Is Where You Are Going

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

This sermon’s aim is to get persons to realize that where they are headed in life is of greater importance than where they have been.

What’s important is where you are going (Genesis 19:12-26) It has been said that familiarity breeds contentment. It’s safe to say that the previously mentioned statement reigns true for many of us. Once a pattern of living has been established, it is hard to change. Once we get into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Name?/ What's In A Name?

Contributed by Jeff Leigh on Jul 25, 2005

See yourself as God sees you - what name are you calling yourself.

Little Penny told her mother one evening that she had learned a new prayer in Sunday school. She wanted to say it instead of her usual “ Now I lay me down to sleep”. Her mother agreed but was surprised, when Penny began “Our Father who art in heaven, hello, what be thy name?”. God might well ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 10, 2001

A listing of names, a description of attributes...what do you call Jesus?

Isaiah 9:6-7 “A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David’s kingdom and make it grow strong. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Take To Make You Move

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 24, 2005

Even if we fall we need to try.

What Will It Take To Make You Move Scripture Reference: Daniel 3: 23-25 (KJV) Daniel 3: 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. 24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"So, What Are You Waiting For?" Series

Contributed by Scott Ptak on Dec 7, 2002

Series of three sermons about living life with passion toward God, our families and our friends.

Stonebriar Community Church Rev.Scott Ptak Sermon Outline November 10, 2002 “So, What are you waiting for?” Introduction One of the things I’ve long realized the potential for, but have recently felt in my own life on an ever-growing scale, is my disconnection and waning passion regarding some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Do For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

Christmas is more than gifts.

What Do You Do for Christmas? What is Christmas – Part 1 Luke 2:8-20 I have entitled my sermon “What Do You Do for Christmas?”. This will be a question that every one of us will receive during this holiday season. You and I as Christians need to be prepared to answer this question. I submit to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

God has been preparing you for a unique role in ministry all your life – what is it He has called you to do? If you don’t know you need to find out. You do that through prayer.

What’s in a Name? When I say the name “Mark McGuire” most of you immediately recognize him because he established a new home-run record. When I say the name “Kristi Yamaguchi” you would recognize her as figure skating superstar. Say the name “Troy Aikman” and people immediately associate his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22, Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There A Concept Of Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2017

Pilate asked one of the greatest questions in history: WHAT IS TRUTH? Is truth just facts? Reality? Who defines truth? God has a concept of truth--- will we accept His plan?

IS THERE A CONCEPT OF TRUTH? WHO DEFINES TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever heard it said: IF THIS IS WRONG, I DO NOT WANT TO BE RIGTH? THERE ARE MANY GREAT QUESTIONS IN THE BIBLE... ONE WAS ASKED BY A POLITICAL LEADER THAT IS GOOD TO PONDER... John 18:38 Pilate saith ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God