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Do This!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 5, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus offers us his body and blood with the bread and wine as a contract signed in blood, guaranteeing us the forgiveness of sins.

“Cannibals!” “Flesh-eaters!” You know, that’s what Christians of the first century were accused of when they took part in the Lord’s Supper. That great mysterious ceremony which Jesus instituted the night before he died has really caused a lot of confusion over the years. Everybody seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2001

based on 147 ratings

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Jesus offered the people in the syngogue at Nazareth ’the Year of Jubilee’ - release from the bondage that the fall of man has brought but they refused to accept it.

THE YEAR OF JUBILEE We’re going to have to use our imagination this morning/evening. We must imagine that we’re transported in time to the year 28 AD, when Jesus was beginning his ministry in the land of Israel. Instead of sitting in a church building we’re sitting in a synagogue in Nazareth, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-28, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Love Like A Red, Red Rose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 1, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 10,868 views

The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons

“Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What It Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

based on 13 ratings

| 9,920 views

Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

“What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Congregational

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007

based on 1 rating

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The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Trust Me - No Matter What?

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

based on 25 ratings

| 16,249 views

Jesus calls on two people to trust Him in different ways – but both are offered the chance to “prime the pump” of faith by forcing reliance on Jesus Christ.

Do You Trust Me - No Matter What? Mark 5:21-43 ILL…There was a man who was lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Wolves Walking Around.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 31, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 3,789 views

Jesus offers us a warning about wolves and I’m glad He did because we often don’t get warnings.

Wolves walking around. Matthew 7:15 -- 23. 02/01/04 Ann and I stopped at Dewey’s house the day of his mother’s funeral. Blackjack, the Doberman pincher was laying in the yard. I pointed to old blackjack and Ann said I’m not getting out. Now I know old blackjack and I know he would not harm a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Eagerly Expect God's Greater Glory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,454 views

PENTECOST 9(A) - Believers eagerly expect God’s greater glory because earth only offers groaning but heaven provides praising.

BELIEVERS EAGERLY EXPECT GOD’S GREATER GLORY ROMANS 8:18-25 - August 1, 2004 Pentecost 9 ROMANS 8:18-25 18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,393 views

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devine Destiny - Part Three

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 4,997 views

Many of us have seen people who want everything life has to offer. They want it now! We live in a fast pace society with

- Part Three - DESTINY OF RESPONSIBILITY Text: Luke 16:10 thru 12 Prayer: Many of us have seen people who want everything life has to offer. They want it now! We live in a fast pace society with an instantaneous lifestyle that says they must have everything now. The prophesy from the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 8,495 views

Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive? Who Me?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 3,741 views

We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

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