Sermons about Avoid Dependence

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 27, 2002

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Jesus didn’t call us to be a peacekeeper, the principal indentity of a Christian is as a "Peacemaker."

#9 of Sermon on the Mount series Preached April 28, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. Peacekeeper or Peacemaker? Matthew 5:9 In 1873, Samuel Colt introduced a pistol that was named “The Peacekeeper.” Because of its simple design, and the use of shell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Holiness

Promises And Prisoners Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002

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Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"True Moral Behavior Is Really Gratitude-In-Action.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 6, 2002

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June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.”

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.” This psalm is cast in the mold of a lawsuit. Since the prophets also used the format of the lawsuit to accuse Israel and the Israelites of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Peace Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002

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This message is based on the fruit of the spirit and focuses on three types of peace. It concludes with practical insights to help people get along with one another.

Pursuing Peace Dr. Marty Baker July 7, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 www.stevenscreek.net Over the last several weeks, we have watched the violence continue between the Israelis and the Palestinians over the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Even last night, Palestinians fired a mortar shell at a an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006

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We are in a spiritual conflict. It is not a new conflict, but for some of us, it is new. The bad news is that this conflict will continue to intensify until the time of Great Tribulation- it will get worse and worse. The good news is- we are going to wi

The Good Soldier II Corinthians 10:3, II Timothy 2:1-26 Pastor Rex Deckard For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)Casting down imaginations, and every high thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004

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Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

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Why It is Important to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10

Why It is Important to Learn to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Quote:Don’t let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. The following types of people have a difficult time coping because of their inability to cope with imperfections of various types. 1. Perfectionism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon On Commitment

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

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God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fathers God Rewards

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 16, 2003

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Discover what kind of fathers God rewards and with what kind of rewards

A couple of weeks ago, the wives and mothers hopefully received encouragement on Mother’s Day. Worry is one of the most common struggles of motherhood, and so we addressed how wives and mothers can live worry-free. This morning, I hope to give needed encouragement to fathers. What is the one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: *other

Sharpening The Spiritual Senses

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

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You and I must come to God with a heart for repentance. We must ask, “What must I do to become mature?”

Sharpening the Spiritual Senses What it means to Become Spiritually Mature Rev. Sean D. Lester June 8, 2003 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. [12] In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

T.r.u.e. Love

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Feb 10, 2007

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How can we define what Agape love is all about?

T. R. U. E. LOVE 1 Cor 13 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship: Whats It All About?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 14, 2007

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Looking at discipleship as a way of life...

Today’s Gospel reading from Luke chapter 6, verse 17 to 26 is about Christian discipleship The dictionary says a disciple is somebody who strongly believes in the teachings of a leader, a philosophy or religion and tries to live according to them But as Christians there is something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

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We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007

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The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Why The Christian Should Abstain From Alcohol And Drugs

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

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Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol re

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol related deaths. It is also estimated that 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

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