Sermons on worldly patterns: showing 286-300 of 28,108

Usted Es Lo Que Usted Cree

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015

Lo que una persona piensa que produce lo que ellos dicen y cómo actúan.

What is it that makes us who we are? ¿Qué es lo que nos hace quienes somos? What is it that defines us? ¿Qué es lo que nos define? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? ¿Qué es lo que nos lleva de un lugar en la vida a otra? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Thank The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2021

David’s life was a mixture of good and evil, mixed with noble deeds, high aspirations, great accomplishments, and stained with terrible and grave sins of Adultery and Murder. However, he was known as a man of righteousness because he never became an unthankful man for what God has done to him.

Psalm 103:1-5, Praise the Lord or Thank you, Lord David’s life was a mixture of good and evil, mixed with noble deeds, high aspirations, great accomplishments, and stained with terrible and grave sins of Adultery and Murder. “An unlimited power leads a person to an ungrateful life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

How We Should Draw Close To The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

We often hear someone saying of someone else, “HE HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM.”

What do people mean when they say that? They mean that person has an attitude that is not right about some things in his life. This was exactly what James was saying about people in our text. For example, many think the Bible condemns people for having money. The Bible does not! HOWEVER, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022

Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3, Titus 2:12, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Other

Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 21, 2022

This sermon focuses on the three possible ways to interpret Matthew 7:6 that speaks of not giving sacred things to dogs or throwing pearls to pigs.

Good morning! If you have been here for a while, you know we are continuing the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a sermon series based on what is known as the Sermon on the Mount. We are getting close to the end. We are actually on chapter seven. Last week, Austin introduced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Live From A Godly Perspective Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 20, 2023

Our salvation gives us a new look, a new perspective, on life so that changes how we deal with things that come into our life.

Our Salvation in Jesus Christ does not merely give us hope for some point in the future. I don’t want to take away anything from that important aspect of salvation-a salvation that gives us assurance that someday we will be with Jesus for eternity either by our physical death or the rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Listen To God: The Shallow & Divided Hearts - Mark 4:16-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

Coffee mug theology, which generates great zeal until suffering comes, but then ...

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-19, Matthew 13:20-22, Luke 8:13-14

We Will Not Bow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, regardless of worldly pressures, drawing strength from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Good morning, family! Today we’re diving into an incredible story from the Book of Daniel, Chapter 3. It's a tale that has it all: pressure, power, and strength, but not quite in the ways you’d expect. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is one many of us learned in Sunday school. But as ...read more

Topics: Worldly Pressures, Daniel 3

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope, strength, and refuge in God's presence during times of turmoil, and the importance of faith amidst life's trials. Key

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here, not as strangers, but as a family. As a family, we share in each other's joys and sorrows, triumphs and trials. We are here today to learn, to grow, and to find comfort in God's word. Our scripture for today is Psalm 46. Allow me to read it for ...read more

Topics: God's Presence, Worldly Chaos

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2013

Wikipedia states that, “Who's your daddy? is an expression used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener. We see it in sports when someone beats their opponent. It’s like another saying, “I own you”. It’s fitting to use in a spiritual s

WHO’S YOUR DADDY? John 8:31-47 Introduction: According to Wikipedia, “Who's your daddy? is a slang expression that, in one use, takes the form of a rhetorical question. It is commonly used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener.” We see it often in the sports ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Contend For Greatness

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2012

There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there was never a greater preacher of it, than Jesus. On several occasions, He had talked to his disciples and followers about it. I wonder, is there a bit of worldly ambition present in these

Capernaum (53) Disciples Contend for Greatness Matthew 18:1-10 A LITTLE CHILD BECOMES AN OBJECT LESSON: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1) There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foreigners On Earth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 27, 2013

Christians are to live as foreigners here on earth!

Several weeks ago, I spoke to about 200 students in their Chapel time at the New Tribes BIBLE Institute in Waukesha. I didn’t like it but I had to scold many of them because many of them did not have their Bibles; after all, they were in a BIBLE Institute! We are All Nations BIBLE Church! We do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Submit To God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2015

James explores the symptoms of worldliness, the spiritual condition of worldliness and the escape route from worldliness. What a helpful word from God for us!

Three weeks ago Kendall preached on the end of James 3 about two kinds of wisdom. The wisdom of the world brings jealousy, selfish ambition, disorder and every vile practice. The wisdom from God brings purity, mercy, righteousness and peace. And James especially stresses peace and peace ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ