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Base Ten Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

based on 93 ratings

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Introduction to Sermon Series on the 10 Commandments: Why God gave them, what they say about God, what they say about people.

How many of you like murder mysteries? It’s one of the most popular genres around. I myself have been a major fan of murder mysteries for years. I excuse the habit because Dorothy Sayers approved of them (She not only wrote the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery stores but was also a rather brilliant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get A Life- / Group

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

based on 147 ratings

| 8,097 views

This sermon was preached to introduce our LIFE Groups to the congregation

They were the ultimate church plant. They started with 11, grew to 120, then to 3000. Not bad, as a matter of fact very good. But how did they do it? I guess that question has to be asked by anyone who is even remotely interested in church growth. What was the secret that they had that allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unexpected Converts

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

based on 67 ratings

| 16,529 views

Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Wise Fool

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

based on 137 ratings

| 10,246 views

Solomon’s mistakes were that he started out well, but did not end well, he was a minimalist and he allowed his strength to become his weakness.

Have you see the bumper sticker that says, “I took an IQ test and the results were negative”? Sometimes very intelligent people can get very negative results on their IQ tests. For instance, people are paid a lot of money to write the things that appear on the packages and products we buy. But a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Final Answer: Sovereignty

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 7, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 5,699 views

Recognize the way we uniqued shaped/bent by God to make a difference and be free and fulfiled in His sovereign will

God’s Final Answer: Sovereignty Living Wisely in a Meaningless World July 22, 2001 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Eccl.7:13,14 (NIV) “Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked? When times are good be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 16,690 views

Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 11,934 views

This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: *other

Who's The Loser Now?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 10,458 views

how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 6,948 views

The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out Life With God Living In Us

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jul 1, 2001

based on 206 ratings

| 27,609 views

An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.

Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

based on 887 ratings

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In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3, Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 5,369 views

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why daughter churches usually do not start new churches. 2. The students will explain how daughter churches can overcome obstacles to starting new churches. 3. The students will write a short paper ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001

based on 22 ratings

| 6,117 views

Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Gospel Beyond You

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Oct 26, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 12,311 views

We are given a particular field of ministry to finish the job and go beyond

PREACHING THE GOSPEL BEYOND YOU Text: 2 Corinthians 10:13-16 Introduction: When Dr. Richard Vera asked me two months ago to preach in this gathering, I asked him to give me time to think and pray, before I would say yes to his invitation. After much prayer, the Lord led me to accept the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Order To Feed

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 6,359 views

Jesus’ order to feed begins with yourself. How can you feed if you are not eating yourself.

Your Order to Feed John 21:15-17 John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:16 He saith to him again the second time, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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