Sermon Resources from hebrews 13
Search by topic, scripture, category etc..
107 Results in 103ms
Display
Sorted By
-
illustration
Skutniks and Samaritans
If you have ever watched the President of the United States deliver the State of the Union Address in recent years, you know that at some point in his speech, he will point to the balcony and introduc... -
Quote
The desire to feel loved is the last illusion: let it go and you will be free -
Quote
From a purely biological point of view man is not at home anywhere in the world. -
Quote
Next time you’re tempted to complain about your work, praise God for it instead. Next time you open your mouth to gossip about people you work with or smear those you work for, stop yourself and turn ... -
liturgy
Jesus, the Promised Shepherd
Jesus, the Promised Shepherd, you who are always making a way for your people to rest when other shepherds demand performance and success: reveal the green pastures where we can heal... -
Quote
A source of the intensest pleasure earthlings can experience, sex has also been a source of vexatious trouble for the human family since the beginning of history. -
liturgy
Ascension Day
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things:Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to hispromise, he abides with... -
liturgy
Lenten Prayers of the People-Abraham
Pastor: Heavenly Father, as we draw ever closer to the end of this Lenten season of repentance and renewed devotion, we pray that You would remember us according to Your steadfast love and goodness ... -
blog
Naaman: A Parable of Leadership
Leadership Trauma is Taking a Toll The word is out. According to Barna, as of March 2022, the percentage of pastors considering quitting full-time ministry within the past year sits at 42 percen... -
illustration
Wholeheartedly Committing to God's Will
Frank Laubach recounts the profound shift in his life that came when he wholeheartedly committed to following God’s will: Before that moment, I was barely alive—like a tree rotting from within. Bu... -
illustration
Finding Money
Honoré de Balzac, who would later gain fame as a celebrated writer in post-Napoleonic France, was known for his intricate characters and keenly realistic writing style. Like many young artists, he end... -
illustration
Latimer! Be Careful What You Say
William Barclay tells the story of Hugh Latimer, one of England’s great preachers and leaders of the English reformation (16th cent.), eventually a martyr for that cause. On an occasion when Latimer w... -
lectionary
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Guests? Or Hosts? After picking up the first verse of the chapter in order to provide a setting for Jesus’ words, this week’s gospel reading contains two teachings. The first (v. 7-11) is addressed t... -
liturgy
Praise to God, eternal praise
Praise to God, eternal praise, For the love that crowns our days; Abundant Source of every joy. Let your praise our tongues employ. All to you, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow... -
illustration
Sacrificial Courage
A truly remarkable example of sacrificial courage took place in Folsom, New Mexico, in 1908. When a flood was racing toward the valley, a resident from the hills warned a local woman, S. J. Brooks, th... -
illustration
Charitable Giving in 2021
In 2021, Americans gave an impressive $326.87 billion to charity. But when that’s weighed against Americans’ 2021 income of $23.617 trillion, that works out to just 1.4 percent of our earnings. -
liturgy
When You Need a Shepherd
This prayer claims the promises of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, on behalf of a person or group in need. Fill in names, pronouns, and details as best suits the situation. Good, Good Shepherd Your word... -
liturgy
Opening Prayer – You Cannot Love Me More
You cannot love me more You will not love me less You love me fully Now and always Help me accept the gift of your love Help me trust it Help me accept it fully There’s no need to earn your love... -
Quote
Marriage begins when two people make the clear, unqualified promise to be faithful, each to the other, until the end of their days. That spoken promise makes the difference. A new relationship is init... -
liturgy
Hebrews 13:20-21 (Traditional)
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his wi... -
illustration
The Shepherd as a Model of Leadership
In "Finding Peace in an Age of Anxiety," Mark Sayers points to David's formative years as a shepherd in the wilderness as a model of biblical leadership: "of a non-anxious presence,... -
illustration
The Hum of Angels
I was in a bird store one day, struck up a conversation with the owner, and I mentioned in passing while looking at a hummingbird feeder that I had one but couldn’t attract hummers. He asked where we ... -
liturgy
The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Often sung to tune "Old 100th."... -
illustration
Who Said That?
During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was inter... -
liturgy
For the times we neglect to care for
For the times we neglect to care for our brothers and sisters in Christ, please forgive us, Lord. For the times we fail to welcome new people who look or act different from ourselves, please forgiv... -
liturgy
God of majesty and power, Who spoke and
God of majesty and power, Who spoke and this world was, Who breathed and this world lived, Who counts the hairs upon our head, Who sees our thoughts and reads our hearts, Who loves us more than we des... -
liturgy
God of Wonder and Majesty–You are the
God of Wonder and Majesty–You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and End... our past, present and future. You’ve come in the past ...You’re here with us now ...and You’ll come again in power and g... -
liturgy
Almighty God, You are with us no matter
Almighty God, You are with us no matter what, through thick and thin, yet we don’t live any differently based upon that truth. We tend to ignore You, push You out of minds and hearts so that we can li... -
liturgy
Almighty God, you have surprised us
Almighty God, you have surprised us with your presence in unexpected ways. In the expectations of our routine, we have missed the treasure that you place before us. We come to worship you in community... -
liturgy
Jesus: You gave us Your love at a high
Jesus: You gave us Your love at a high price – Your own death on the cross in our place! By Your grace you give us eternal life and entrust to us Your creation. Thank You, Lord! We come today as Y...
Page 1 of 4
Search by Topic
A
- Abiding in Christ (1)
- Abraham (1)
- Abundance (1)
- Abuse (1)
- Accountability (2)
- Actions (1)
- Adaptability (2)
- Adoption (2)
- Adoration (1)
- Adultery (2)
- Advent (5)
- Adversity (1)
- Affairs (1)
- Affirmation (1)
- Alcohol (1)
- Alone (2)
- Alpha And Omega (1)
- Ambassadors (1)
- America (1)
- Angels (1)
- Anonymity (2)
- Anxiety (1)
- Apathy (2)
- Approval of Others (1)
- Arrogance (1)
- Attention (1)
- Attitude (1)
- Authentic Faith (1)
- The Ascension of Christ (1)
B
- Banquets (1)
- Being A Child Of God (1)
- Being a Good Neighbor (1)
- Being Humbled (1)
- Being Lost (1)
- Believing in Jesus (2)
- Belonging (1)
- Belonging to God (1)
- Belongings (2)
- Bias (1)
- Biblical World (1)
- Blessings (1)
- Blind Spots (1)
- Bravery (1)
- Broken Families (1)
- Burdens (1)
- The Biblical Story (1)
- The Blood Of Christ (2)
- The Body (1)
- The Body of Christ (1)
C
- Called by God (2)
- Calling (2)
- Caring (1)
- Caring for your Neighbors (1)
- Catalyst (1)
- Challenges (1)
- Change (1)
- Change of Seasons (1)
- Charity (4)
- Cheerful Giver (1)
- Christ The King Sunday (2)
- Christ's Death (1)
- Christ's Healing (1)
- Christ's Presence (1)
- Christ's Resurrection (4)
- Christian Authenticity (1)
- Christian Leadership (1)
- Christian Love (2)
- Christians (1)
- Christmas (16)
- Christmas Decorations (1)
- Christmas Eve (1)
- Christmas Gift-Giving (2)
- Christmas Love (2)
- Christmas Materialism (1)
- Christmas Morning (1)
- Church and Politics (1)
- Church is the People (1)
- Church Leadership (1)
- Circumstances (1)
- Citizens (secular) (1)
- Citizens of the Kingdom (1)
- Citizenship (1)
- Civility (1)
- Civilization (1)
- College Students (1)
- Coming Home (1)
- Communion (1)
- Communion with God (1)
- Community (1)
- Community Service (1)
- Compassion (2)
- Complaining (1)
- Complaints (1)
- Confusion (2)
- Conscience (1)
- Contentment (6)
- Control (1)
- Conversion (1)
- Convictions (2)
- Corruption (1)
- Courage (2)
- Covenant (4)
- Creation (1)
- Creation Care/The Environment (1)
- Cross-Cultural Experience (1)
- The Cross (1)
D
E
F
G
- Generations (1)
- Generosity (2)
- Gentleness (1)
- Gifts (1)
- Giving (4)
- Giving Things Away (1)
- Giving to the Poor (2)
- Global Church (1)
- Glory (1)
- God Cares For You (1)
- God with Us (3)
- God's Absence (2)
- God's Abundance (1)
- God's Creation (1)
- God's Existence (1)
- God's Goodness (1)
- God's Help (1)
- God's Kindness (1)
- God's Love (1)
- God's Omnipresence (1)
- God's Power (Omnipotence) (1)
- God’s Presence (2)
- God's Promises (3)
- God's Protection (3)
- God's Provision (2)
- God's Pursuit (1)
- God's Sovereignty (1)
- God's Unfailing Love (1)
- God's Voice (2)
- God's Will (4)
- God's Word (3)
- Good News (1)
- Good Samaritan (1)
- Good Works (2)
- Government (2)
- Grace (2)
- Grace vs. Works (1)
- Gratitude (1)
- Grief (1)
- The Glory of God (2)
- The Good Shepherd (3)
H
- Hard Work (1)
- Healing (6)
- Healthcare (1)
- Hearing our Prayers (2)
- Hearing What We Want to Hear (1)
- Heart (1)
- Hearts (1)
- Help (1)
- Helping our Neighbors (1)
- Helping the Poor (2)
- Heroes (1)
- Home (5)
- Home Ownership (1)
- Homelessness (2)
- Honesty (1)
- Honor (1)
- Honors (1)
- Hope (7)
- Hopelessness (1)
- Hospitality (4)
- Human History (1)
- Human Nature (1)
- Human Qualities (1)
- Human Sexuality (1)
- Humanity (1)
- Humble Service (1)
- Humiliation (1)
- Humility (2)
- Hunger (1)
- The Holy Spirit (3)
I
J
K
L
- Lack of Accountability (1)
- Laying Down Your Life (1)
- Leadership (4)
- Leadership Challenges (1)
- Leadership Development (1)
- Legacy (1)
- Life to the Full (1)
- Light (1)
- Listening (2)
- Listening to God (1)
- Living Humbly (1)
- Living Life (1)
- Living Sacrifice (2)
- Living Water (1)
- Lord of Lords (1)
- Love (2)
- Love of God and Neighbor (1)
- Love of Money (3)
- Loving your Neighbor (2)
M
N
P
- Pain (1)
- Past, Present and Future (1)
- Peace (2)
- Peacemaking (1)
- Peer Pressure (1)
- Persecution (1)
- Perseverance (2)
- Pleasure (1)
- Pleasures (1)
- Political Leaders (1)
- Politics (1)
- Poor (2)
- Possessions (5)
- Poverty (2)
- Power (1)
- Power of Love (1)
- Praise (3)
- Prayers for Funerals (2)
- Presidents (1)
- Price (1)
- Pride (2)
- Promises (1)
- Protection (1)
R
- Real Estate (1)
- Rebellion (1)
- Receiving Gifts (1)
- Receiving God (1)
- Receiving Grace (1)
- Reconciliation (2)
- Refugees (1)
- Rejection (1)
- Renting (1)
- Repentance (1)
- Rescue (1)
- Responsibility (1)
- Restoration (1)
- Resurrection (2)
- Resurrection of the Dead (1)
- Resurrection to New Life (1)
- Reverence (1)
- Rewards (1)
- Rich and Poor (2)
- Righteousness (1)
- Routines (1)
- The Risen Lord (2)
S
- Sacrifice (4)
- Sacrificial Living (1)
- Sacrificial Love (2)
- Safety (2)
- Salvation (1)
- Savior (2)
- School (1)
- Seasons (1)
- Seeking Approval (1)
- Self-Centeredness (1)
- Self-Interest (1)
- Self-Reliance (1)
- Self-Sacrifice (1)
- Selfishness (1)
- Servanthood (2)
- Service (1)
- Serving God (1)
- Serving your Neighbor (1)
- Sex (2)
- Sexual Ethics (1)
- Sexual Immorality (1)
- Sexual License (1)
- Sexual Temptation (1)
- Shame (1)
- Sheep (1)
- Shepherd (3)
- Shepherds (1)
- Simplicity (1)
- Sin (3)
- Skin (1)
- Society (1)
- Son of God (1)
- Sorrow (1)
- Sovereignty (1)
- Speaking Out (1)
- Spiritual Growth (1)
- Status (1)
- Staying Humble (1)
- Stealing (1)
- Stewardship (2)
- Storms (1)
- Strength (1)
- Stretching Experiences (1)
- Stubbornness (1)
- Stuff (3)
- Superheroes (1)
- Surgery (1)
- Surrender (2)
- The Second Coming Of Christ (1)
T
Search by Reference