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Conformers Or Transformers

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2002

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God wants our lives to be given as living sacrifices unto Him. We are not be conformers to the world but transformers of the lost and of ourselves.

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: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Lead

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mercy Investment Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 17, 2002

based on 145 ratings

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Jesus gives us the best investment advice there is.

#7 in series on the Sermon on the Mount Preached April 14, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. The Mercy Investment Matthew 3:7 Intro Ever since this latest recession has struck, a lot of people have been glued to CNN, Fox News and other such news, listening to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Holiness

What's The Verdict?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002

based on 68 ratings

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Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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This sermon ends a series that has explored the ’corrupt generation’ we find ourselves living in. When realizing they had crucified the Messiah, faithful Jews at Pentecost asked, "What shall we do?" The response is, "Got Jesus?"

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 10 Over the last several months, we have looked at the modern culture we find ourselves living in. I personally have found the exploration of the world we face most intriguing. There are some aspects of our society which have really hit home. Let me briefly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness Part Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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We forgive others because God has forgiven us for so much.

Forgiveness part 2 October 3, 1999 Matthew 18:21-35 I was to see my dentist last week, and once again he reminded me that I should floss my teeth daily. I told him that I always floss for a time after I’ve visited him, and then I get out of the habit, and then I have an appointment and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Faith On Fire

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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having faith requires a personal relationship with God through devotions and worship, following the life of Christ and practicing using your faith

I tell you the truth if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20-21 Do you have faith as small as a mustard seed? I do not see any mountains around here for if you have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Matthew 17:20-21, Matthew 17:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

Fix Your Cape Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spending Time Alone With God

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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In the words of Bill Hybels, we are too busy NOT to spend time alone with God. It speaks to those who may have found their prayer time empty and why that may be.

Bibliography: Craig Miller, Postmoderns; Bill Hybels, Too Busy Not To Pray; Louise Perrotta, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer You Can Learn From The Poor; Pierre Wolff, Questions On How To Pray In her book (I believe) The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, Erma Bombeck talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

By No Human Hand

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: *other

The Profit Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Sep 10, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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Using the accont of Jeremiah’s call explore the role of the prophet in a community of faith and points to Christ as the incarnation of Yahwehs prophetic Word.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2001 The Profit of a Prophet (To Uproot and Tear Down; To Build and Plant) Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

(Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:7

Denomination: Nazarene

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