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Do You Hear The Sound Of Crying?

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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So much crying in our world but Jesus has the answer.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3-6, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identifying Your Gifts Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 7,898 views

It’s both thrilling and exciting discovering the gifts God has given us and using them. First we have to ask ourselves some questions about who God has made us and what he has given us.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Three: Identifying your gifts Read: Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the talents teaches us three basic yet key truths …..  God has distributed gifts. Relate Matthew 25:15 with Ephesians 4:6,7. By gift we can mean any number of things from a specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 5,655 views

This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Control Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 20, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 5,182 views

Jesus calls the Holy Spirit (depending on your translation) a “Helper”, “Comforter”, or “Counselor” (vs 16). This title literally means one who comes alongside to assist us, working in and through us, encouraging us along life’s way.

“I Believe” -Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “Spirit-Control” John 14:16-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One phrase we hear a lot in church is a way of either introducing worship or ending a prayer: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-27

Denomination: Congregational

'twas The Day After Christmas... Tsunami

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 18, 2004

based on 205 ratings

| 9,323 views

Christmas has come and gone, but Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. And everyday can be Christmas for the Christian! Powerpoint at website.

Hebrews 13:8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: What a difference a day makes. Last Christmas we were on vacation in NC w/ my in-laws, and had a wonderful time…the next day…Bam! Literally…a massive earthquake hit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Nov 24, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 5,827 views

This sermon was used on Stewardship Sunday. The Gospel message is to motovate people to support God’s work in the church

What are you waiting for? Mark 13:32-37 11/23/2003 Last Sunday of the church year Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 4,147 views

This sermon points to the three caracteristics of true discipleship, taken from the text in Isaiah.

For God so loved the world, I will start today by reading from the book of Isaiah, 6:1-8 (Read Isaiah 6:1-8) Isaiah has an remarkable experience! He gets to see the King, the Lord Almighty! Isaiah sees straight into the throne room of God. He is confronted with the Holy One, with God himself. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:16

Denomination: *other

God Does His Best Work In The Dark

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 16,336 views

John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night (darkness) cometh, when no man can work.”

“God does His best work in the Dark” Genesis 1:1-2 This is the beginning, the start of everything. It is often called the dateless past or even a better term is eternity past. It is not bound by the limitations of time, because the beginning actually started before time began. Realize that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Will God Excuse Mankind?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

based on 128 ratings

| 11,593 views

The heathen have clearly seen God; they have clearly rejected God; and they have clearly become rebrobate.

WILL GOD EXCUSE MANKIND? Romans 1:18-32 Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news, which will shortly follow, is that God has provided an atonement for our sins. The bad news, which he explores first, is that all men need atonement for their sins. Before you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Art And Science Of Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 15 ratings

| 2,730 views

Jesus used both the art and science in His evangelism and we should too!

Art and Science of Evangelism Introduction - Have you ever known a physician who practiced both the art and science of medicine? Perhaps you will enjoy hearing about a friend of mine who has mastered both aspects of cross-cultural medicine in Nigeria. Last year, the physician went to a remote ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

based on 7 ratings

| 2,565 views

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16 Encourager - (Exhortative Gifts) - This counselor is gifted in coming up with practical applications for counseling problems. Emphasizing wisdom more than the understanding of knowledge, this counselor is not hesitant to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Diligent

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 24,991 views

WE need to be diligent in our faith!

INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

14 Pentecost B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 9,501 views

"Who do you say that I am?"

A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Gently Revealed Life Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 2,886 views

Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Osama Bin Laden Prayers

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 2,145 views

Let’s start lifting up the name of Jesus with vigor and unbridled passion.

OSAMA BIN LADEN PRAYERS Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt is a Navy chaplain who went on an 18-day hunger strike recently to protest Navy guidelines that encourage "inclusive" prayers at public events. At those events, the Navy wants inclusive, non-denominational prayers. What they really mean when they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:13

Denomination: Catholic

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