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Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

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A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014

based on 8 ratings

| 14,884 views

Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Money! Money! Money! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 19, 2015

based on 2 ratings

| 17,197 views

Continuing our look at Ecclesiastes as we learn life lessons in Chapter 5.

Money, Money, Money Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 August 9, 2015 I want to talk with you about what is probably the most controversial and disliked subject in the church. Right now your mind is racing . . . what is it? It could be lots of different things, but it’s not . . . . The most ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

based on 1,524 ratings

| 240,621 views

Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100 meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping On Keeping On

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 11,918 views

For the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor: in times of turmoil, God is still present, using war to wake up His people. Our temptation is to turn to idolatrous weapons, but He is giving us a chance to use compassion to win hearts and minds.

You will need some background and interpretation in order for you to appreciate the Scripture I’m working from today. Let me first set the stage of history, and then, as we read through, I’ll try to show you the shape of what is being said. The time in which this reading from the 41st chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

| 10,472 views

Satan's primary strategy is deception. There is a battle for the minds of Americans. There are many lies of Satan that Americans believe

Do Not Be Deceived 10/18/15 Introduction: For almost 230 years America has enjoyed freedom of religion. Because the early founders feared a state church, they enacted the Free Exercise Clause in the First Amendment. It was written to ensure that the new government could not coerce persons to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

based on 65 ratings

| 5,708 views

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

based on 39 ratings

| 39,094 views

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

based on 109 ratings

| 13,126 views

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Red, White & Blue

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 10,655 views

Hope has two daughters: anger and courage. Anger at how things are, and courage to try to change them. Here’s how one young lady changed her world forever!

Samuel Griscom and his wife, Rebecca, were Quakers, a group that believes that the Holy Spirit can fill a person so that they can live a life that pleases God in all they do. Just like the Church of God Reformation Movement. Samuel was a hard working carpenter, just like his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Stand On The Truth Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,428 views

Our church needs to to secure itself in the truth of God’s Word. This sermon looks at that idea and compares it to our culture.

Stand For the Truth Examples of New Year’s resolutions Top Resolutions each year What about understanding the church more? My place in this place? What should the church look like? What does it have to do with you? What would it look like if God built a church? Series: When God Builds a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2007

based on 87 ratings

| 9,191 views

Memorial Day weekend should be about remembering people. 1- Look back and remember 2- Look out and love 3- Look up and honor

INTRO. – American Idol….love it or hate it. It’s over anyway and Jordin Sparks is the latest or newest American Idol. As much as Elaine and I enjoy watching American Idol it’s still a show about ME, ME, ME. It’s about one person trying to be the winner who takes all, so to speak. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All About The Altar

Contributed by Casey Casal on Sep 30, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,223 views

Giving up false idols and being a living sacrifice to God

All About The Altar Text: 1 Kings 12:28 Subject: Holiness Context: We have forgotten the meaning of a holy place, we have forgotten the meaning of the altar. The evolution of the altar is damaging the church and youth groups everywhere. They are so caught up in fanciness that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

based on 121 ratings

| 92,846 views

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day Weekend Sermon

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

based on 137 ratings

| 46,382 views

Sermon for Memorial Day.

With a year to go before it even touches the water, the Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS New York has already made history. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. USS New York is about 45 percent complete and should be ready for launch in mid-2007. Katrina ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

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