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Freedom And Restriction In The Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2007

Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.

Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Our Tithes To The Lord

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 17, 2006

This is a sermon on giving, tithing, and stewardship. Although tithing is not commanded in the New Testament, Jesus does acknowledge the validity of tithing.

BRINGING OUR TIHTES TO THE LORD --Luke 11:42-44 and II Corinthians 8:1-7 I believe in tithing and have been practicing it since my very first job. My parents set the example and taught me to tithe when I had my first job, which, as I recall, was while I was still in junior high. I began mowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Hidden World Of Service

Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006

The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Defiled By The Tongue

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006

Things we hear can defile us and make us unfit for Divine service, even as the Jews were not able to enter the promsed land because of the fear the words of others brought.

Defiled by the tongue Text: Matthew 15:10,11 Proverbs 15:4, "A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit." In the OT there were many rules and instructions that if one broke one of them, they didn’t lose their salvation but they would be in a state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2006

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 A sermon about Marriage

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Mark 10:2-16 "Marriage" 2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 He answered them, "What did Moses command you?" 4 They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Father, Forgive Them.”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

“Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Things Not To Be Forgotten

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 12, 2007

Explains the importance of Speaking in tongues

The Importance of Speaking in Tongues Theme: Text: 1 Corinthians 14 1 ¶ Follow after charity (love), and desire (be zealous for, let it be a burning desire, pursue ardently, desire eagerly or intensely) spiritual gifts , But covet earnestly the best gifts: (1 Corinthians 12:31 AV) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksgiving Is An Act Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 20, 2007

Do you think you are to give thanks for your blessings? What about when things don’t go the way you want? What role does thanks have then?

Community Thanksgiving Sermon – Thanksgiving is an act of Faith Story to open If you had been a Pilgrim, would you have given thanks? Consider what they had been through, the men and women who broke bread together on that first Thanksgiving in 1621. They had uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

In this message I focus on the different ways men and women communicate and how we can better understand one another while we also learn to overlook differences.

“Desperate Households” Today: Communication Ephesians 4:29-30 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Today we begin a brand new teaching series titled Desperate Households. And for the next 9-10 weeks through we are going to be talking about the family. And I want you to know that in preparing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength.

Knowing God Hosea 4:6 Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength. We must not be like those of Hosea’s day who were "destroyed for a lack of knowledge..." Hos 4:6 Anybody can know God even in a vast empty ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Stay Youthful And Fruitful In 2009

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• How do we go about achieving all that God has for us in this New Year? • What must I do as a Christian to be able to partake in these blessings? How do I in the midst of all that I am going though see the light of God? • The Lord desires that we serv

Introduction • Divine in 2009. We discussed last week that God is bringing change, expansion, new levels and extreme favor in 2009. • How do we go about achieving all that God has for us in this New Year? • What must I do as a Christian to be able to partake in these blessings? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 27, 2010

WE need a quick civics lesson from Peter!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As citizens of Heaven we have talked about how important it is for our life to reflect our true citizenship. This means that we are not to be a reflection of the world we live in but rather a reflection of the God we serve! • Today as we continue with that theme Peter is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Begin With Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Begin With Faith Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 2 071909 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ