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Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004

Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Our Existence

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 5, 2002

This is a message giving the purpose for our existence as Christians.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Foundation of our Existence Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, What's He Really Like?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21, Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

All That The Father Giveth Me

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

How marvelous to know that everyone that God the Father has chosen shall come to Jesus Christ. It is not hoping that this one or that one shall come but a divine guarentee that everyone that has been chosen shall come.

All That The Father Giveth Me (John 6:37-40) 37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Intro. I don’t know if this hits you like it does me? How marvelous to know that everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Man Made Thing In Heaven?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2003

Why scars? God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit and the pew.

THE ONLY MAN MADE THING IN HEAVEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Out Doesn't Mean Giving In

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Have you ever wanted to just give up? Sometimes, wouldn't it seem easier to simply give in? If you have ever felt this way in life, then this message is for you.

I. Text: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” A. God expects us to give of ourselves, give of our time, give of our finances. But one thing He doesn’t require of us, and that is to “give in!” 1. God is not in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Living Epistles

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2002

We are living epistles that others may see and glorify our Father.

Living Epistles 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Throughout the bible we find that we as Christians have been compared to many things. We have been compared to branches. I am the true vine, ye are the “branches”. We have been compared to salt. “Ye are the salt of the earth.” We have been compared to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Within Us

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 28, 2002

The light within us is beautiful and exposes darkness, because it is God within us.

The Light That Is Within Us 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 27, 2002 Introduction: I. The Arkansas Ice Storm 2000 A. It had been many years since we had seen a sever ice storm. 1. Previously, in Kansas we had weathered a blizzard for the first time we could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before The Rocks Cry Out

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 6, 2003

This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”.

This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”. Luke 19:28-40 This portion of scripture gives the beautiful account of the triumphal entry of Christ into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our God: The Patron Of Lost Causes

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 6, 2002

It’s easy to identify others as "lost causes". It’s not nearly so easy for us to see ourselves this way. Nevertheless that’s exactly where we need to be, where we’ll want to be; for empty of all our righteousness we cling to Christ and find life.

Pentecost 3 A Matthew 9:9-13 Our God: The Patron of Lost Causes 06/09/02 Speaking of Lost Causes, take a listen to these stories. In New Orleans, a man broke into a home and stole, some jewelry and took the home owner’s season tickets to the New Orleans Saints. The police arrested him the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greater Promise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005

The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004

The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Godliness Series

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

As God’s chosen people, we are called to godliness.

April 16, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of the previous topic—Called to Repentance 1. Important Things Discussed: a. True Repentance Involves Four Things: i. Putting our priority in line with God’s priority ii. Discarding things that create disorder in our lives iii. Replacing discarded things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Adventist

Standard Operating Procedure Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-53

Denomination: Congregational

Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006

The truly wise seeks after God’s wisdom.

TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 3:13-18 2. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist