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Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 4,690 views

This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 2, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,184 views

When Peter took the opportunity presented by the healing of the lame man in the Temple, he minced no words. There is a big mistake we can commit, but we can also turn from it and find forgiveness and rest.

Passage: Acts 3:11-26 Intro: I got an email this week encouraging me to boycott Target stores. They have removed the word “Christmas” from their stores. 1. happening for years. PP “Merry Christmas” fades out, replaced by “Happy Holidays” (what will they do when they discover Holiday is short ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let The Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude A Make Over

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 11, 2004

based on 87 ratings

| 8,109 views

The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened i

Let the Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude a Make Over -(Ephesians 1:18-20) Illustration: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope. --Romans 15:13 In 1931, Jane Whyte felt she was nearing the end of her life. Her husband Alexander, the famous ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 2,971 views

Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006

based on 33 ratings

| 15,250 views

Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

White Glove Test

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,146 views

5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying Moral In An Immoral Age

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

based on 10 ratings

| 5,960 views

Living the Life of Christ

Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 7 Staying Moral in an Immoral Age Introduction: We live in a sex-saturated society. TV, movies, videos, novels, magazines, billboards, and computer screens bring immorality into our homes and make it appear as the norm. How can God’s people remain pure? How can you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,711 views

This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

(The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 8,339 views

In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members #3 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 3, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 8,629 views

This is third in series of messages concerning the Church Covenant, and What Is Required Of Church Members ?

Sunday Morning Sermon Part 3 of series Church Covenant: What Is Required of Church Members Part 3 Ephesians 4:15-22, 5:15-19 This is the third in our series of messages on our church covenant. Our purpose is to define what a covenant is, and to determine what is required of church members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-22, Ephesians 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Scriptures And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 2,750 views

Introduction: Our text speaks of salvation as comprehensive and exhaustive, rather than being limited to the initial experience that occurs when a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Ours is truly a great salvation.

The Scriptures and Our Great Salvation Text: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become Convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

based on 151 ratings

| 42,354 views

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Like A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 2,346 views

Getting Leaders to take time to think

Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 4,417 views

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Job Of The Prophet

Contributed by Rev. Daniel Panitz on Oct 12, 2012

based on 7 ratings

| 6,060 views

This is a sermon highlighting the duties and characterof those called to the office of prophet.

The Job of the Prophet. By Rev. Daniel Panitz The Prophetic office has everything to do with that individual’s intimacy with God. Only a person intimate with God knows God’s secret place. It’s a place where God reveals Himself and speaks to us. It is a place where one can see, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

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