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Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001

based on 124 ratings

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Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Light Shines"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

Conquering Canaan: We Are Going To Have To Fight

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Feb 15, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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THIS SERMON IMPLIES SOMEWHAT OF A MILITARY STRATEGY FOR US TO FIGHT FOR OUR PROMISE JUST AS THE ISRAELITES HAD TO FIGHT FOR CANAAN.

Conquering Canaan: We are Going to Have to Fight Num 33:50-53 50 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, 51 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; 52 Then ye shall drive out all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Windell Gann on Oct 20, 2000

based on 147 ratings

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Accepting the basic truth of God's word brings one "Near the Kingdom."

“Not Far From the Kingdom” Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:34-40) Invitation song: “Almost Persuaded” I Introduction: 1. Scripture Reading (NASV; NKJV; NCV ) a) This scribe had witnessed a clash between Jesus and the Sadducees and had decided that Jesus was a wise teacher. He wanted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Strategy For Being #1 Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 26, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 17,659 views

I talk about God’s strategy for being #1 which is humility.

God’s Strategy For Being #1: Humility Illustration: A coach and his recruiter were talking about the upcoming football season. The recruiter asked, “What kind of players are you looking for this year coach?” The coach replied, “you know the player who gets knocked down and doesn’t get up?” The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Five Kinds Of Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2006

based on 36 ratings

| 17,988 views

Mark reveals a one to five scale of relationships with Jesus, from his enemies to his selected servants. Do you see yourself in one of these?

Read or recite Mark 3. In this chapter the opposition against Jesus is mounting. It began in chapter 2 as Jesus broke several traditions that stood in the way of reaching out to the needy and lost. Remember? 1. Jesus announced the forgiveness of sins to the paralytic. 2. He had dinner with tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dr. Luke

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

based on 1 rating

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This is an outline designed to take the audience through the Christmas story through the third-person eyes of Luke.

Dr. Luke I. An absolute account (Luke 1:1-4). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore, since I myself have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Effective Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006

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The word of God is always effective and accomplishes its stated purpose.

The Effective Word Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction 1. Read 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following letter to a deceased individual. "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Not Half The Man I Used To Be

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

based on 1 rating

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A look at Jesus’ encounter with a man with leprosy.

Mark 1:40-45 ”I’m Not Half the Man I Used to Be” It was in my senior year of high school that I developed a serious skin rash that covered three fourths of my body. It caused me terrible irritation and I scratched and scratched, my arms, my legs, my stomach, and chest, all day, and much of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live To Honor God Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Nov 6, 2006

based on 21 ratings

| 38,162 views

It is easy to compromise—to live as the world lives. But, God has called us to courage—to honor Him, regardless of the pressure or persecution this world affords.

Live to Honor God Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction 1. This evening I will begin an intense journey through the Book of Daniel. 2. The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Control—the control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,336 views

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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