Sermons about Avoid Dependence

Breaking Away From The World Brings An Uneasy Peace

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

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We don’t need to offend unbeleivers because we follow Jesus. Let the Cross offend them, but not us.

I once worked at a grocery store which employed a truck-driver and while his instructions were basically to get a load from point A to point B he felt on occasion that in order to meet a deadline he would have to speed or otherwise break a few laws. Yet the double edge to the sword was if he got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:22-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study The Bible

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

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This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay Awake

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004

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“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ordinarily Extraordinary

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

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Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Intimidated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

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Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

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As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Our Soul

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 29, 2006

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3 reasons why many people lost their souls: I. WRONG PREPARATION (v. 16-18) II. WRONG INTENTION (v. 19) III. WRONG VISION (v. 20)

The Value of Our Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: A certain ungodly tavern-keeper who liked music decided to attend one of John Wesley’s meetings to hear the singing. He had resolved however, not to listen to the sermon. He sat with his head down and fingers in his ears. But when God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

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The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

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This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Rainbow: Proof That God Takes His Promises Seriously”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 1, 2009

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Rainbow is our proof that we can trust God to be faithful to his promises.

1 March 2009 First Sunday of Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We can trust God to be faithful to his promises. REFERENCES: Isaiah 44:3 ESV For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Apr 14, 2007

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This message deals with people giving up on life.

The Abundant Life Recently a neighbor of ours decided to end his life. It is not known the reason why, and that is not the important thing here. What is important is that his quality of life was not good enough that he decided to go ahead and end it. There are people who would say, “I would never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11, 2 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011

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Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living Lent 6: The Donkey Reveals A Burdened Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

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This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 6 - “The Donkey Reveals a Burdened Savior” We are in the home stretch now. Lent… is coming to an end. We have spent five full weeks trying to get ready for Easter by focusing on Christ and preparing our hearts and minds for that splendid Easter morning. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

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"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Gives Life

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 11, 2011

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God assures us of the power of His word to accomplish what He wants... Especially our salvation.

God’s Word Gives Life Isaiah 55.10-12 Many of the farms in the state of Nebraska are right on the edge of the fertile plains that receive enough rainfall to produce abundant crops. Some years the yields can be a little lower simply because they are not blessed with as much rain as other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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