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Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

based on 79 ratings

| 6,303 views

Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-42, John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 19,717 views

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #4

✎ Americans love to eat! Annually we spend over 4 trillion dollars on food (yes that was T trillion). About five percent of our food money goes for snacks; that’s a mere 20 billion dollars each year (amazing how our pocket change adds up). The proof of Americas love affair with food is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 30, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 24,592 views

Joseph, Pt. 3 of 4

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Two years before our 2008 summer arrival in Hong Kong, my wife was restless and aching to return to her native Hong Kong, so a year later we decided to give the church a one year’s advance notice because it was hard to find a bilingual pastor, but the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Was Then...

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

based on 108 ratings

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A look at today and where we are headed, as opposed to where we should be going.

“That was then, what is it now?” John 3:16 Until I was 27 years old God not only didn’t play a significant role in my life He basically had NO role in my life. Just like Paul, I thought Christians were weak and foolish. But at 27 years old I was confronted with the “Gospel” through a situation ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

based on 90 ratings

| 9,923 views

People make some big mistakes in life.

BIG MISTAKES THAT PEOPLE MAKE Luke 12:13-21 INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive God, Others And Yourself

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 6,624 views

We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 7,973 views

We all know the prophecy, but his name was not called Immanuel, it was called Jesus, what happened?

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not! Denn Guptill Matthew 1:23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us).” Now that’s a familiar verse, isn’t it? We hear it every Christmas, We read it with every reading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning To Give Honor

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 9,701 views

This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Proverbs 1:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 11,021 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

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 8,223 views

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hallowed Or Hollow? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,287 views

Prayer is a delicate balance between his holiness and his closeness.

Title: “Hallowed or Hollow” Text: Matthew 6:7-10 FCF: Prayer is communication with Christ, and as his followers, we need it to be two-way. SO: Be Real! Prayer that is not genuine is only words. Intro: One of the disadvantages of being a person who learns words in context is that you get them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Implications Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 6,792 views

the implications of following Jesus

JOHN 13V1-17 THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE All sorts of things have implications for the way we live our lives today. If you are married there are implications – you no longer are self-centred, you no longer just think of yourself but think of two. If you are a parent – there are massive ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Remodeling: Dealing With Imperfect Families Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 15,498 views

Sermon 1 of 4: Lessons learned from remodeling.

Extreme Home Makeovers Remodeling: Dealing with Imperfect Families Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 4, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Do you enjoy home makeover programs on television? What about remodeling your own home? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 11,596 views

In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passionate Christianity

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 8,914 views

Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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