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Farewell To The Flesh (Mardi Gras Carnival)

Contributed by James May on Feb 15, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 10,156 views

This sermon deals with the evils of Mardi Gras and its effect upon the heart, mind and soul of men, especially Christians who take part in the revelry.

FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Since we live in south Louisiana, I think it would be timely for this message concerning the Mardi Gras season. It’s that time again; the time for King Cakes, Purple and Gold decorations, costumes and decadence beyond description. This is the time when the true heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham's Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

based on 97 ratings

| 23,578 views

Abraham was fully human, but he was also a man of God. He was a part of something bigger than himself.

ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF FAITH Genesis 12:1-20 Joe Stowell, the president of Moody Bible Institute, tells about his experience watching the Olympics. He writes, “In 1980, America’s economy was in the ditch. The Cold War was in its fury. Russia seemed bigger, more powerful than us, and America ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001

based on 194 ratings

| 8,303 views

Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,449 views

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Limit God, With Man's Limitations

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 14, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 16,127 views

I preached this sermon to get the congregation to renew their dedication to serving the Lord. To help them realize it takes the whole congregation if we want the church to grow, not just one person. A lot of this sermon is personal therefore the intro a

“Don’t Limit God With Man’s Limitations” Theme: Our Service to God Text: Romans: 12:1-21 Prop: Every Christian has the responsibility of service Trans: Don’t let the mind of man dictate our service to God. INTRO: I’ve been preaching at this church now for going on 10 months and I think I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 11,032 views

#1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 9,159 views

While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Out There! Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,688 views

If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Generosity Flowing Through You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 25, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 21,430 views

Conditions you must meet for God’s generosity to flow through you to others.

This is ministry month and we’re in the series on teamwork. The message today is going to conclude with an opportunity for you to let us know which ministry teams on which you believe God is calling you to serve this coming year. We’ve been looking at a paragraph from the Apostle Peter’s first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Spiriutality Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 8, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 3,309 views

Upside down spiritiuality

From 6:1 to 8:39 the Apostle Paul moves from demonstrating the doctrine of justification which is God’s declaring the believing sinners righteous (3:20-5:21), to demonstrating the practical ramifications of salvation on those who have been justified. He specifically discusses the doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 9,145 views

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Jews Are Just As Guilty As Gentiles Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 3,568 views

Jews are just as guilty as Gentiles

Romans 2:17-29, having shown that outwardly moral people, Jew and Gentile alike-will stand condemned by God’s judgment, Paul turns his argument exclusively to the Jews, God’s covenant people. Neither their heritage (vs.17a), their knowledge (vv.17b-24), nor their ceremonies, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered Services

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 4,662 views

The church of Jesus Christ must believe two things. First, the Lord exists and second, He rewards those who diligently seek Him. In order to fully enjoy the Holy Spirit’s anointing on all we do as a Body of Christ we must have the assurance that if we a

Turn Your Bibles to Hebrews 11:6 Title: Empowered Services Theme: Preparing for Life Changing Worship Services Listen as I read Hebrews 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Treasures" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,685 views

Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Self-Esteem

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 22, 2006

based on 41 ratings

| 69,303 views

A sermon that teaches us the five steps in establishing self-worth

Self-Esteem 5 Steps in Establishing Self-Worth 1 Corinthians 1:27 GREETINGS SCRIPTURE “Subalit pinili ng Diyos ang sa palagay ng sanlibutan ay kahangalan upang hiyain ang marurunong, at ang mahihina sa turing ng sanlibutan upang hiyain ang malalakas.” INTRODUCTION Sa hapong ito nais kong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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