Sermons on wineskin under pressure: showing 451-465 of 88,037

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Okay To Say No

Contributed by Christopher Lund on Dec 8, 2020

It can be hard to tell people "no", and sometimes we say "yes" when we don't actually mean it. But Jesus shows us how important "no" can be. From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWRnuMvKY4

I think a lot of us can have a hard time saying "no" to people. We can be afraid that other people will be disappointed, or let down, or maybe not even like us as much anymore. Or we might feel guilty, guilty that someone else might have to help them instead of us, or that nobody will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Matthew 5:37, Colossians 3:23-24

Follow The Leader To His Trial Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021

There were two trials the night Jesus was arrested. One was illegal but formal. The other trial was in the court of public opinion. Peter didn't do so well in his trial.

You can hear the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8241541 ? During the pastorate of Henry Ward Beecher in Indianapolis he preached a series of sermons upon drunkenness and gambling, incidentally scoring the men of the community who profited by these sins. During the ensuing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34, Matthew 26:58, John 18:19, Mark 14:69, Luke 22:61-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, 1 Peter 3:14-15, Luke 12:11-12, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 9, 2009

A Spiritually Mature Christian is: 1. Positive under PRESSURE. 2. Sensitive to the needs of other PEOPLE. 3. A PEACEMAKER not a troublemaker. 4. PATIENT. 5. PRAYERFUL.

Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to become ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

In this message from Matthew 9:9-17, Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him. Matthew throws a party for his sinner friends and invites Jesus and his disciples to it

The Person of Jesus series Jesus Makes all things New Matthew 9:9-17 CHCC: April 4, 2010 - EASTER INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter. How many of you got up early and came to the Sunrise Service? At least this year Easter didn’t fall on the same day we move to Daylight Savings time! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

OUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST JESUS

OUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST JESUS: ROM. 8:1-4 9/1/7 Today we’re going to be talking and thinking about the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. Listen as I read today’s text found in Romans 8:1-4 1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Shadow

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009

Under the shadow of the cross.

Walk in the shadow Acts : 5:11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Stand ?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 28, 2013

We need to know how we stand with God.

WHERE DO YOU STAND Psalms 1: Psalms 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace

Contributed by Michael Adams on Dec 31, 2018

We are saved by grace through faith, The law of God points to our failures, it shows us we are not able to live up to the law. That is why God gave us grace through Jesus being our atonement, the propitiation for our sin.

By Grace Romans 3 Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Long Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016

God keeps the righteous under His wings. He delivers from all dangers and evils. He is God of all seasons and places. He is omnipotent, omnipresence, omniscience.

Psalm 91 “Long Life” The follower and the responses of God are: 1. He Loves upon God - God will deliver him(v.14), v.11 talks about the Guardian Angel. Do you have the experience with your Guardian Angel? How to Love God, Love is expressed by hugs, kisses, cares, gifts, praises, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Baruch Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2022

Baruch is believed to be a priest and a prophet and one of the descendants of Rahab.

Baruch • (The Book of Baruch (1 Baruch) is one of the additions to the Book of Jeremiah in the Septuagint. • 2 Baruch (Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch) describes the Babylonian capture of Jerusalem, written to encourage Jews after the destruction of the second Temple. • (biblical) Any of several Old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 2:11-16, The Pressure Cooker Of Popular Opinion Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 2:11-16, The pressure cooker of popular opinion

The Pressure cooker of popular opinion Galatians 2:11-16 * Peer pressure can be very powerful at times. * Most of us would not like to admit how many times we have buckled underneath it. * We like to think of ourselves as independent thinkers, un-persuaded by what others think of us. * ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist