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An Invitation Not To Be Refused

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2000

based on 291 ratings

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Isaiah addresses the demoralised people of Israel now exiled in Babylon inviting them to return to the Lord and freely receive salvation and hope.

AN INVITATION NOT TO BE REFUSED I read of a visiting preacher who arrived at the church and read the poster announcing him as a "preacher with the unchanged message". He had a nasty moment when he thought that the news had got out that he had only one sermon to his name! Charles Spurgeon got ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Worship?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 7,075 views

Which Jesus do you want to meet – gentle and riding on a donkey, or carrying a sword and riding on a white horse?

We’ve come to a crucial crossroads in our journey through the book of Matthew. Everything that Jesus has taught and done has been leading to this point. You could say that the events we read about today are the beginning of the end that leads to the beginning. In cosmic terms – the Lamb of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17, Psalm 122:1, Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Develop A Winnng Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002

based on 168 ratings

| 28,440 views

The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Freedom Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 24, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 9,569 views

Those who bear fruit have more freedom and fulfillment in life.

In the Bible, a fruitful life is described as one that is producing good things. God’s Words teaches a lot on this topic so it must be very important to God. God wants to bless your life. He wants you to be so blessed that He produces fruit in your life that will go on blessing you and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 13, 2004

based on 89 ratings

| 29,996 views

Why would the Israelites accept stale stagnant water rather than the living water God offered them? Did they just wake up one morning and say "I don’t want to follow God"? Consider these intriguing thoughts.

OPEN: How many of you have ever bought “generic” products? Many of us do. We’ll go to the pharmacy and we’ll ask for the “generic” version of the medicine the Doctor has prescribed. Or, we’ll go the grocery store and purchase the store version of whatever product Kellogg’s or Seyfert’s or Land ‘o ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planning For Tomorrow

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 22, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Subject: How should we plan and hope for the future? Complement: By developing sense of peace that comes from a relaxed concern based on God’s sovereignty in our lives. Main Idea: We need to involve God at the center of all we do.

INTRO.: Every year when New Years day comes on January 1st, people commonly reflect over the last year and make resolutions for the new one. Like the artist who takes away an old drawing they had been working on for a long time and then pulls out a virgin white perfectly clean sheet of paper to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003

based on 159 ratings

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Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Football Team And The Church. Who's Team Are You On

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 52,762 views

This morning, I want to make a comparison using something that everyone can understand, especially today. The Church and a football team.

FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE CHURCH WHO’S TEAM ARE YOU ON? TEXT: LUKE 11:14-23 TEXT VS.23 INTRODUCTION: God has a plan, He has a purpose for doing things and he gives us instructions on how to do them, they are found in His Word. God wants us to be together, on the same page, in one accord. Acts 2:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Exploiting The Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 21, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 4,321 views

The custodians of Temple worship were exploiting true worshippers coming to God. As custodians of the gospel we need to make sure we don’t do the same thing

John 2:13-22 - Exploiting the Message of Salvation A few years ago as we were leading up to the new millennium, I watched in disbelief as a famous television evangelist made the following statement to the thousands who packed the auditorium in front of him „X ¡§The Lord has told me it is only those ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 10,955 views

We see the context that sets up the reason Jesus was rejected by the Jews. He called for integrity, challenged their authority, claimed to be deity. We then move from the reasons to the purpose - our justification.

Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus asked His followers a question: “Who do you say I am?” It’s still the fundamental question of life. And the answer creates controversy. It’s one reason why Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, is so controversial. This is a film that has had the audacity ...read more

Scripture: John 8:57-59

Denomination: Baptist

May I Help You?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 145 ratings

| 30,576 views

This is about allowing the Lord to have his way with you.

“May I help you?” That is a familiar greeting when we walk into a store. Anyone who has ever worked in a retail environment knows that question well. When we were in Haiti, we went to an open market to look at some souvenirs. The merchants were most eager to help us with purchasing pottery, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Make Belshazzar's Mistake Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 10,144 views

A look at Daniel 5 where we learn to avoid the mistake of Belshazzar and repent while we have the chance.

Situation in Babylon The situation in Babylon has changed since the last chapter and the last of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has died and there have been several coups as various different people have seized the throne only to be overthrown. The latest occupant on the throne, Nabodinius has kept the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

What Language Do We Speak? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007

| 4,028 views

The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,021 views

Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross We Don't Want To See

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,224 views

This sermon takes a look at the pain and suffering Jesus experienced on the cross.

Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

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