Sentence Sermon For God to explain a trial would be to destroy its objective, which is that of calling forth simple faith and implicit obedience. -Alfred Edersheim Scripture Says Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. -James 1:2-4
Sentence Sermon That God is more near, more real and mighty, more full of love, and more ready to help every one of us than any one of us realizes, is the undying message of the Gospels. -David S. Cairns Scripture Says “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.” -Jeremiah 31:3
Sentence Sermon Happiness consists in the attainment of our desires, and in our having only right desires. -Augustine of Hippo Scripture Says These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. -John 15:11
Sentence Sermon The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity. -Matthew Henry Scripture Says …being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Eph. 4:3
Sentence Sermon I will govern my life and my thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one and read the other. For what does it signify to make anything a secret to my neighbor, when to God, who is the searcher of our hearts, all our privacies are open. – Seneca Scripture Says And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. – Hebrews 4:13
Sentence Sermon Perseverance is strong will. Stubbornness is strong won't. Scripture Says …pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 1 Tim. 6:11
Sentence Sermon A man may lose the good things of this life against his will; but if he loses the eternal blessings, he does so with his own consent. -Augustine of Hippo Scripture Says But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. -Matthew 6:33 Sentence Sermon God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you. -Augustine of Hippo Scripture Says How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the Lord. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. They also do no unrighteousness;They walk in His ways. -Psalm 119:1-3
Sentence Sermon The untended garden will soon be overrun with weeds; the heart that fails to cultivate truth and root out error will shortly be a theological wilderness. -A. W. Tozer Scripture Says But the seed [the word of God, Luke 8:11] in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. - Luke 8:15
Sentence Sermon Education and scholarship may enable a man to put things well, but they will never give him insight. Insight comes only from a pureheartedness in working out the will of God. -Oswald Chambers Scripture Says My son, if you will receive my words and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. for the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; -Proverbs 2:1-7
Sentence Sermon The word joy is too great and grand to be confused with the superficial things we call happiness. -Kirby Page Scripture Says -These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. -John 15:11 -Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. -John 16:24 -But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23
Sentence Sermon Our faith in Christ offers no buttons to push for quick service. The new order must wait for the Lord’s own time, and that is too much for the man in a hurry. He just gives up and becomes interested in something else. A.W. Tozer Scripture Says • Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 • …constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 • Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9 • My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. Psalm 62:5
Sentence Sermon Live in such a way that if someone should speak badly of you, no one would believe it. -Zig Ziglar Scripture Says Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation. 1 Peter 2:12
Sentence Sermon Design demands a designer. Scripture Says The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1, 2
Sentence Sermon Love for the Lord is not an ethereal, intellectual, dreamlike thing; it is the intensest, most vital, most passionate love of which the human heart is capable. -Oswald Chambers Scripture Says and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ -Mark 12:10
Sentence Sermon “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius Scripture Says Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.-Philippians 4:8 For as he thinks within himself, so he is. -Proverbs 23:7
Sentence Sermon The legacy of heroes is a great name and the inheritance of a great example. -Benjamin Derail Scripture Says Christians have many examples of “the memory of a great name,” including such Old Testament heroes as Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Gideon, Samson, David, and others (see Hebrews 11), and New Testament heroes such as Paul, Peter, James, John, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Timothy, Barnabas, and others. But the greatest name of all is JESUS.“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us,2 looking only at Jesus, the [a]originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
Sentence Sermon The reality of knowing Jesus comes as a result of hidden prayer, and personal Bible study that is devotional and consistent in nature. Christ becomes more real to those who persist in cultivation of His presence. - L. B. Cowman Scripture Says For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3:14-19
Sentence Sermon Pride opens the door to every other sin, for once we are more concerned with our reputation than our character, there is no end to the things we will do just to make ourselves “look good” before others. Warren Wiersbe Scripture Says Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Proverbs 16:18 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate. Proverbs 8:13 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. 1 John 2:16 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. Proverbs 15:33
Sentence Sermon Bible Math: Do not add to the Bible or subtract from it. Rightly divide it. Scripture Says I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and [j]from the holy city, which are written in this book. Revelation 22:18-19 Be diligent to present yourselves approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
Sentence Sermon Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the door forever. Scripture Says The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, 2 Peter 2:9. No temptation has overtaken you, but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Sentence Sermon Morality and immorality are not defined by man’s changing attitudes and social customs. They are determined by the God of the universe, whose timeless standards cannot be ignored with impunity. -James Dobson Scripture Says And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. - Hebrews 13:8 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” – 1 Peter 1:14-16
Sentence Sermon Christian character growth is an ongoing process. Daily and intentional should be our advancement in Christ likeness through the Holy Spirit and meditation on His Word. -Steve Durkac Scripture Says Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. -Philippians 4:8
Sentence Sermon The Almighty does nothing without reason, though the frail mind of man cannot explain the reason. - Augustine Scripture Says “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. -Isaiah 55:9 But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, and they do not understand His plan… -Micah 4:12
Sentence Sermon I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. -C. S. Lewis Scripture Says or since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. -Romans 1:20
Sentence Sermon We are as safe at sea, safer in the storm which God sends us, than in a calm when we are befriended by the world. -Jeremy Taylor Scripture Says The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. -Psalm 28:7
Sentence Sermon When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember someone has prayed for you! Scripture Says … you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many. 2 Corinthians 1:11 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 1 Thessalonians 1:2 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,Ephesians 6:18 The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16
Sentence Sermon Peace may be translated “harmony.” Harmony with one’s self is integrity; harmony with life itself is gratitude; harmony with people is brotherhood; harmony with God is faith. All this adds up to the meaning of peace. It is the gift of Christ. - Oscar F. Blackwelder Scripture Says Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all [a]comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6,7
Sentence Sermon When we put our cares in His hands, He puts His peace in our hearts. -Unknown Scripture Says Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6, 7
Sentence Sermon Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. - Robert Louis Stevenson Scripture Says Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. - Colossians 3:16
Sentence Sermon “Although the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of It.” - Helen Keller Scripture Says These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
God's October “Thistledown and goldenrod, and ironweed’s purple feather; Tall corn in shock, split milkweed pod, and crisp blue frosty weather; Golden maple, crimson oak, and elm trees brown and sober; A flight of geese, a wisp of smoke, mix well — that’s God’s October.” Robert K. Jennings God’s Timing of the Seasons In the past, He let all nations go their own way. Yet He has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. Acts 14:16-17
Sentence Sermon The remarkable thing about fearing God is that when you fear God you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God you fear everything else. Oswald Chambers Scripture Says And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28
Sentence Sermon The vague and tenuous hope that God is too kind to punish the ungodly has become a deadly opiate for the consciences of millions. A.W. Tozer Scripture Says These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 So having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now proclaiming to mankind that all people everywhere are to repent. Acts 17:30 And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:15
Sentence Sermon You are a Christian today because somebody cared. Now it’s your turn. Warren Wiersbe Scripture Says Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19,20
Sentence Sermon “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for theologians to swim in without ever reaching the bottom.” -St. Jerome Scripture Says "In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ," -Ephesians 3:4
Sentence Sermon God will test you because he wants you to grow up. He wants you to mature. He wants you to develop a walk with Him that is not based on your fluctuating emotions but on your commitment to him as you learn to walk by faith. - Greg Laurie Scripture Says Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you... 1 Peter 4:12 ...We are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ... Ephesians 4:12
Sentence Sermon Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time. -Oswald Chambers Scripture Says “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. - Isaiah 55:8-9
Sentence Sermon If you are a Christian, you are now the sworn foe of the legions of hell. Have no delusions about their reality or their hostility. But do not fear them. The God inside you terrifies them. They cannot touch you, let alone hurt you. But they can still seduce and they will try. They will also oppose you as you obey Christ. If you are serious about Christ being your Lord and God, you can expect opposition. But life with Jesus can be an exhilarating and reassuring experience of constant triumph over evil forces. - John White Scripture Says Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. 1 Pet. 4:12-13
Sentence Sermon If you completely give of yourself physically, you become exhausted. But when you give of yourself spiritually, you get more strength. Oswald Chambers Scripture Says For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 1 Tim. 1:7 He gives strength to the weary,And to the one who lacks might He increases power. Isaiah 40:29 I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Sentence Sermons “It is better to walk alone than with a crowd going the wrong direction.” Diane Grant “What we go after here determines where we go in the hereafter.” Anonymous “One of the hardest decisions, you’ll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.” Anonymous Scripture Says Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17
Sentence Sermon Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you. Augustine Scripture Says So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. Galatians 6:10
Sentence Sermon God doesn't expect the impossible from us. He wants us to expect the impossible from Him! Dwight L. Moody Scripture Says With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26
Sentence Sermon When all the suns and nebulae have passed away, each one of you will still be alive. C. S. Lewis Scripture Says And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. 1 John 5:20
Sentence Sermon Give us grace and strength to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends and soften to us our enemies. Give us the strength to encounter that which is to come, that we may be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in wrath and in all changes of fortune, and down to the gates of death loyal and loving to one another. -Robert Louis Stevenson Scripture Says Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Rev. 2:10 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. John 1:16 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; 2 Corinthians 9:8 “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:1
Sentence Sermon Joy is the serious business of heaven. C. S. Lewis Scripture Says His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21 These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. John 15:11 and But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22, 23