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Why Do Christians Sin?

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003

This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth And Physical Blessing

Contributed by David Dailey on May 26, 2003

Obedience and Blessing Go Hand In Hand

Exodus 15:26. And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Exodus 23:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants You To Succeed

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 25, 2003

There are many people today who find themselves wondering if God is willing for them to be successful or if He has destined them for failure. This sermone gives encouragement

“God Wants You To Succeed” TEXT: Jer. 29:11, Deut 28:13, 2 Chron 26:5 Jer 29:11 (KJV)11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Deut 28:13 (KJV) 13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001

We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Security In God And Not In Any Other

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2001

Finding Security in God and Not in Any Other - I Sam. 2:1-10 (Where is your security?)

Finding Security in God and Not in Any Other - I Sam. 2:1-10 We live in a society that often teaches people to find their security in their achievements, family and friends. Hannah was a woman who faced similar temptations, but she learned that only God gave her fulfilling security. After the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Draws Near

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001

Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 4, 2001

FRESH LOOK AT JESUS, THE SON OF GOD

HOW BIG IS JESUS VBC August 19. 01 Isaiah 45:22 This is the text verse that a Primitive Methodist layman preached from the day Charles Haddon Spurgeon was saved. Listen as Spurgeon recounts that day the layman preached, It is a text that encourages and exhorts us to look to Christ. I want to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication To Holiness Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 2 in a series on holiness as seen in the book of Leviticus

Dedication to Holiness Lesson 2 from Leviticus I. Introduction A. God’s Holiness and Ours 1. Holiness demanded by God a) Leviticus 11:44 – “…You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” b) 2 Corinthians 7:1 – “…let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Your Giants

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 23, 2007

To overcome a battle, we need to understand whose battle it is.

Overcoming Your Giants Opening; Illustration: Mama eagles are caring loving creatures. Somewhere along the line the mama eagle decides it’s time the baby eagles learn to fly. She takes the little eagle out of the next and flies up as high as she can go. At this point, she drops the fledgling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

Grace cannot exist until we come to the realization that we are helpless. When we submit to this fact then and only then can the grace of God work.

AMAZING GRACE: ROMANS 5:6-10 If I was to poll this room to the percentage of the 10 commandments each of us have broken, we would find that each of us have broken most of them. This classifies us as sinners, and as sinners, a price must be paid for that sin. That price is the penalty of death. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Boldly Going #1 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

MISSIONS SERIES BOLDLY GOING MATTHEW 28:18-20 IN THE MID-1960’S, A PHENOMENON WAS UNLEASHED. IT WAS A PHENOMENON THAT HAS SURVIVED UNTIL THIS PRESENT DAY. THE PHENOMENON WAS CALLED STAR TREK, AND IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE-FICTION WORLD. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THE STAR-TREK EXPERIENCE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Daniel

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006

This short sermon deals with a look at daniel and what we can learn from his prayer life.

A LOOK AT DANIEL DANIEL:6:1-28 READ TEXT 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; 2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Day Of Pentecost Came

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a scriptural experience, comes as an answer to prayer, and is the work of God’s Spirit in us.

"When The Day of Pentecost Came ..." Acts 2:1-47 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Favor With God And Man!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 21, 2005

12 things to do in your life to have favor with God and man!

Having Favor With God and Man. June 20, 2005 (Eph 3:20 KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, I believe God desires to bless us more than we can ask or think. To obtain this I believe we need to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20