Sermons on linguists: showing 1-15 of 454

Glory Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exploration of God’s glory by examining historical and linguistic usages within Scripture

I. WHAT IS THE GLORY? A. MANTLE/GARMENT B. ADORNMENT (JEWELRY) C. SHINE/FLASH LIKE LIGHTNING D. TO ACT AS A MADMAN E. PURITY, LUSTRE, CLEARNESS F. HONOR, ESTEEM IMAGE G. HEAVY, WEIGHTY, INSENSIBLE, DULL, MAKE DENSE, UNRESPONSIVE II. MANIFESTATIONS OF THE GLORY A. CLOUD (EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Missions: A Future Glimpse Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Aug 13, 2002

We find hope in Missions when we see the fulfillment in this multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, multi-ethnic host praising God. The great conclusion of all people groups around the throne. The revelation of Jesus Christ, and his plan for all peoples.

And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. (Revelation 5:9) Intro While I was preparing this message, I was traveling from a meeting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Them "babel" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2019

Is this a true story? (Hint: yes) And why did God include it in the Bible?

OPEN: Several years ago, there was a tiny village in Scotland called “Lost.” It’s a quaint name for a quaint little village… but they had a problem. Lost kept losing their sign. A local official explained, "For many years now, the sign has continually been taken because all it says on it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

In times of crisis, we are to express the positive through our words and works so that we enjoy the peace of God.

In times of crisis, like what we are experiencing right now, we usually hear, “Why worry when you can pray?” Prayer allows us to prevail over these trying times. But, frankly, we tend to worry more than pray. One of my favorite verses in the Bible on prayer is Philippians 4:6-9. “Do not be anxious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Proofs The Tower Of Babel Account Is True Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2017

Skeptics have scoffed at the account of the Tower of Babel calling it a myth or a "nonsensical legend." Is that true? There are now four areas of history and science that confirm the reality of the Tower of Babel. The Bible is true after all!

PROOFS THE TOWER OF BABEL ACCOUNT IS TRUE Gen. 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Husbands & Wives don’t speak same language! 1. Peter was reading an article out loud to his wife. “Did you know that women use about 30,000 words a day, whereas men only use 15,000 words?” 2. Victoria replied, “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2022

The Tower of Babel explains why people speak different languages. A united human race speaking a single language agree to build a city and a tower with its top in the sky. Yahweh, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other and scatters them around the world.

The Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1563) NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS DID NOT COPY General information Type Tower Location Babylon Height See § Height The Tower of Babel narrative in Genesis 11:1–9 is an original myth explaining why people speak different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ears To Hear

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 5, 2013

LISTENING NEVER HEART A BELIEVER

EARS TO HEAR INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE JAMES, GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE FIRST BISHOP OF ROME, INSTRUCTED BELIEVERS TO “KEEN UP” THEIR LISTENING EARS SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JAMES 1:19 THIS YOU KNOW MY BELOVED BRETHREN. BUT EVERYONE MUST BE MUST BE QUICK TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK AND SLOW ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Known

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2009

Healthy self-knowledge means that in Christ we know enough to be functional, and indeed our ignorance is the vehicle through which God conveys wisdom, for in Him we are fully known.

Charley Brown says to Lucy, still dispensing sage wisdom for the pre-inflationary price of five cents, "Nobody likes me, Lucy. Everybody hates my guts. Do you see that plane up there, Lucy? It’s a plane full of people going somewhere else. That’s what I’d like to do. I’d like to go somewhere else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Church Aflame Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003

When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Growing In Grace 1 - The Genesis Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 31, 2014

Grace is one of three great motivators for living the Christian life.

GROWING IN GRACE 1 – THE GENESIS OF GRACE (outline with manuscript after the dotted line) Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Introduction 1. This morning we begin a study of one of the most significant concepts in the entire Bible. The concept of Grace 2. How radical is the concept of grace? During a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

Pentecost: the people, the phenomena, the power (for praise and proclamation)

Pentecost WBC 19/5/2 am Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is the middle of 3 annual Jewish ‘Harvest Festivals’ = the ‘grain harvest’ - called ‘Pentecost’ as is 7 weeks (or 50 days… hence ‘Pente’) after Passover - the previous Jewish Festival which commemorates their Exodus from Egypt, and the Passover lamb ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 22, 2014

To speak in tongues or not to. Most Christians will be confronted withi this issue at some point in their lives. This sermon addresses what tongues were in the NT, their purpose in God's plan and whether God intended them to be permanent or transitory.

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 22, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Whose Image And Likeness?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2008

God created us in his own image and likeness, with intellect and free will. He respects our dignity by allowing even bad choices.

The temptation that humans in an unredeemed state constantly undergo is the temptation to create gods in their own image and likeness. So Zeus, the king of the gods, was created in the image of earthly kings–capricious, selfish, lusty and unfaithful. Dionysius, god of wine and revelry, was a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-10

Denomination: Catholic