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The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

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In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

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When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Favorite House Part 6: A House With A Vision Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

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Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to which she replied “Having sight without a vision.”

Gods favorite house part 6 A house with a vision There is more to life than meets the eye Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people will perish. Without a vision we are like a rock that has been skipped on the top of some lake somewhere and we and we have no way of guiding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, John 3:16-17, John 3:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Does It Matter What I Think? Series

Contributed by Kevin Hoddinott on May 8, 2001

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Theology is the biggest deal in the world. Every one has a theology, even if they are not aware of it. This sermon asks us to stop and think about these issues.

THE ANSWER SERIES Lesson 1 DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT I THINK? I Jn 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. ASSUMPTIONS I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have We Been Changed

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2001

based on 308 ratings

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This New Year’s sermon ask the question if we have changed spiritually after 9/11/01. It is also a challenge to be different in 2002.

Sunday Morning December 30, 2001 New Year’s Sermon Bel Aire Baptist Church HAVE WE BEEN CHANGED? James 1 Introduction: [Play video clip “Now What?”] 1. As we begin to look at the end of year 2001 and toward 2002, I must ask the question, “Have We Been Changed?” 2. As I watched the news coverage ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Interpreting Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

based on 7 ratings

| 3,740 views

When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dream On!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

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Are dreams more than just wishful thinking? Can God use our dreams? Here’s some dreamers we should ask!

Dream On! Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (NIV) What good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Total Access Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 26, 2007

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In Christ Jesus, we are given Total Access to the Father that we may Ask, Seek, Knock, and receive all the good things He has.

* In our church office we use a church management software package called ACS (Automated Church Systems). Until recently, this software was a “single-user” system. This means it was installed on one of our five computers and could be used by only one person at a time. * With the last upgrade we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe In?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 15, 2007

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Tag-team preaching session. Asking believers "How solid is their faith/knowledge/belief in God" and show how others are so easily confused.

What do YOU believe? Introduction (Ron) Society tells us to believe one thing Religion tells us to believe another And God’s Word, NOT religion, tells us to believe something else What do you believe in? Where is your faith anchored? How solid is your faith? Tonight, we will look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was It Necessary For The Christ To Suffer?

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

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Many know that Jesus died for our sins, but a number still ask the question: why was it necessary for Christ to suffer? Let’s find out!

Was It Not Necessary for the Christ to Suffer? Theme: Christ’s suffering allows believers to have fellowship with God INTRODUCTION A. In a recent lesson we looked at the necessity of following in the footsteps of our Lord and that such would entail suffering as a Christian. 1. Peter said, if any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do The Wicked Prosper?

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

based on 30 ratings

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Many people ask the question, "Why is life unfair?" The Psalmist in the 73 Psalm, feels the same way. How do we answer this question?

Why Do The Wicked Prosper? Life is unfair. There are so many things about life that don’t make sense. I had a great childhood. My father was a police officer here in Nashville. My mother was a CPA in Green Hills. We lived in what the time seemed like a mansion. Now looking back I realize it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Is The Greatest Commandment?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2005

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| 7,007 views

Pentecost 23(B) - Believers ask which is the greatest commandment learning to listen first and then also learning that love fulfills God’s law.

WHICH COMMANDMENT IS THE GREATEST? Mark 12:28-34 - October 23, 2005 - Pentecost 23 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Inquiring minds want to know. Our minds and the minds of the rest of mankind are very inquisi-tive. We spend a lot of our life learning. The things that we don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive? Who Me?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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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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