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Authentic Passion looks at 4 qualities that we as Christ Followers should have.
AUTHENTIC PASSION 4 “WORD” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we are continuing our Series “Authentic Passion. This series is based on the 4 passions that a Christian should have in there lives. Authentic Passion 4 Worship, Word, Work, & World. As a Christian we are marked by ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112
Denomination: Pentecostal
When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.
Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus expects us to be authentic Christians, not hypocrites.
[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ARE YOU REALLY WHAT YOU CLAIM TO BE? Michael Guglielmucchi is a former Australian pastor. In October 2006, he announced that he had gone to the hospital for a series of tests and was diagnosed with ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Real community is derived from a real faith in a real Savior.
Introduction 1. Webster defines authentic, (1) that which can be believed or accepted; trustworthy; reliable. (2) that is in fact as represented; genuine; real. 2. How does one determine an authentic community of faith? ...or genuine? ... or real? a. We normally refer to a Church as a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47
Denomination: Holiness
This sermon looks at the 1st major characteristic of Jesus - He was an authentic leader. Jesus is worth following.
INTRODUCTION In this story Jesus is praying. He stops. And he starts his conversation with a question. How many of you like ever liked pop quizzes or surprise tests? Probably no normal person, especially when the Master Teacher is giving the quiz. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:18-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Jesus says let "yes" be yes and "no" be no. Righteousness must exceed the Pharisees. They surrendered their authenticity to appear more religious. This sermon is an encouragement to live in the opposite manner.
Never Surrender Your Authenticity Counterfeiters make over a billion dollars a year, making fake designer clothes and handbags. That billion is from the United States, not the rest of the world. These are not cheap knock offs from street vendors; they are well-made fakes. There's an ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37
Denomination: Episcopal
The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).
The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42
A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.
I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more
Scripture: John 7:6-7
Denomination: Adventist
Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help.
Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help. Intro.: 1. Today is "Mother's Day." A day we honor those who have (with God's help) given us the gift of life. Many different typesof mothers here today: a. Women who want to be ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:1-3
The importance of mothers passing on a love for the Scriptures is still important for moms today.
The Ministry of Motherhood 2 Timothy 1:5 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 11, 2008 Our purpose today is two-fold. First and foremost, to honor the Lord Jesus with everything we say and do. Second, to honor our mothers. It’s Mother’s Day and I want to begin today by recommending a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5
Paul’s manner and method of ministry at Thessalonica
I Thessalonians 21-9 Apparently most lawyers/barristers will recommend that you do not begin legal proceedings in a libel case. Libel cases are apparently very difficult to win and in the end the only winners are the legal professions. George Carmen, who died recently, was one of the greatest ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Emphasize the importance of living with integrity in ministry, encouraging others with integrity, and serving with integrity, following the example of Paul and his companions in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into 1 Thessalonians and explore the importance of integrity in ministry. Before we begin, let's remember the words of C.S. Lewis: "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." This applies not only to our personal lives ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Topics: Ministry, Integrity
Loving People Like Jesus, Ministry, Awareness, Service
THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Unifies Us Matthew 25:31-46 November 20, 2022 Introduction: We live in a state where we wear a lot of blue and white or black and red. I spent almost 15 years in Louisville, Kentucky wearing a lot of blue and white amid a sea of black and red. I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Having opened the epistle with a statement concerning his call to the ministry of proclamation, he returns to the theme as he reveals the heart & soul of a mighty servant of God. Here the Apostle opens his heart to the Romans about his ministry motive & h
ROMANS 15: 14-21 MINISTRY MOTIVATION [Acts 28:28-33] ANDREW CARNEGIE, a poor Scottish immigrant turned powerful industrialist, became one of the richest men of the nineteenth century-and one of the most generous. It's estimated he gave nine out of every ten dollars he earned in oil, railroads, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:14-22
Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.
Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28
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