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Turning Failure Into Achievement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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This sermon takes a look at the character John Mark and how he came back from failure.

Turning Failure Into Achievement Acts 13:13 -- “Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.” Acts 15:35-41 -- “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple (According To Jesus)?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 10, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus’ last words to his followers in Matt. 28:18-20 were to go and make disciples. If we are ever to MAKE disciples, we first need to BE disciples. But if we are to BE disciples, we need to first KNOW what it means to be one.

MAIN IDEA: Jesus’ last words to his followers in Matt. 28:18-20 were to go and make disciples. If we are ever to MAKE disciples, we first need to BE disciples. But if we are to BE disciples, we need to first KNOW what it means to be one. What is a disciple (according to Jesus)? 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 15:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scattered Abroad

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 8, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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IN THIS SERMON CONCERNNG BEING SCATTERED ABORAD, WE SEE,THE PERSUCTION OF THE BELIEVERS.THE PARTING OF THE BELIEVERS, AND THE PREACHING OF THE BELIEVERS.

SCATTERED ABROAD Acts 8:1-4 Several years ago Billy Graham preached in the first London Crusade. The response was so great that all of England was affected in someway. The common man who had almost forgotten the church flocked to hear Billy preach about JESUS. Many ministers were saved while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

General Character Of Christians. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Nov 16, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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This Sermon is #11 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XI. General Character of Christians. Galatians v.24. "And they that are Christ’s have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts." ST. PAUL is supposed to have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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The main ingredient for redeeming the time (or as Paul said, being wise, not fools) is wisdom. This sermon is a challenge and encouragment to receive wisdom from God.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 4, 2004 September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) five and a half month old Wyandotte rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fisherman

Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

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: Matthew 4:19-22, Jeremiah 16:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In God We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 13,934 views

4th of July Message

In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-37, Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

See The Lord As Your Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 18, 2001

based on 59 ratings

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Isaiah’s inspired words give depth and beauty to the dearly loved statement, "The LORD is my shepherd."

“The LORD is my shepherd.” Of the many comforting words in God’s Word believers throughout the ages have cherished those. The Holy Spirit put those words into the heart of a shepherd-king named David approximately 1000 years before Jesus was born. They have been sung and spoken, shared and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part One) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 5,491 views

Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

• THE RESURRCTION OF CHRIST WAS A PHYSICAL RESURRECTION. Some skeptics have tried to solve their dilemma of not being able to explain away the resurrection by suggesting it was a “spiritual resurrection.” Dr. Wilbur M. Smith wrote of the nonsense of this view. "There is no such thing as the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Of Creation And Praise Of The Divine Plan.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 4, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.” This is a hymn of praise, composed to be sung at worship. Many date the psalm in the post-exilic period, but there is nothing in its theology and no historical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing The Blind Man

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2001

based on 147 ratings

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Jesus Christ rewards those who are: 1. Persistent with him. 2. Passionate about him. 3. Pursuing him.

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? That is how Bartimaeus felt. He had been sitting on the sidelines of life. He was begging because he was blind and had no way of making a living for himself. He could not go on a trip as the people with Jesus were doing. The whole crowd was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Spiritual Saga Of Ishmael And Isaac

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 21, 2001

based on 109 ratings

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Paul uses the story of Ishmael and Isaac and their mothers to demonstrate that the Galatian believers were in danger of abandoning the Gospel of grace in Jesus, with fascinating contrasts historically and allegorically, ever relevant for today.

THE SPIRITUAL SAGA OF ISHMAEL AND ISAAC The most casual reader of the Bible will notice that the Scriptures consist of 2 sections - the Old and New Testaments. But have you ever thought how are they related to each other? Someone made the interesting comment about the 2 Testaments that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Vote - God Decides

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 43 ratings

| 9,402 views

God is ultimately in control over who is elected and how they govern. Therefore, we can look to Him for the security and welfare of our nation.

As you all know, on November 7th millions of people will be going to the polls to elect a new President. And so, this excruciatingly long process, these seemingly endless political campaigns, will finally be over. No more debates, no more ‘attack ads’, no more speculation over vice-presidential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

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