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Missing The Party

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008

based on 49 ratings

| 22,484 views

The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 18, 2007

based on 64 ratings

| 40,081 views

Often times we say things without understanding their meaning. Often times we quote, "seek first his kingdom and his righteosness," but what does that really mean for us?

What Does it Mean to Seek First the Kingdom? Introduction: One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store. But rather than stealing anything, they simply switched all the price tags. The next day no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The expensive jewels had suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 4,869 views

Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Mennonite

Foolish Or Filled? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 22, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,379 views

In order to be in the will of God, believers today must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Anything else is utterly ridiculous.

1. Two contrasts and two comparisons (17-18) 2. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with praise (19) 3. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with thankfulness (20) 4. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with humility (21) EPHESIANS 5:17-21 I love my kids with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Reason Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 8,135 views

You cannot always trust what you think. Your mind is fallible. Faith is required for what reason cannot attain.

a. In our first week on this subject, we did an overview about trust and we learned that trust is developed through a loving relationship with the one we are learning to believe in. b. We learned that the “trustworthiness” of the one we must believe in is vital, and that even if we have all the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Become A Christian

Contributed by Mark Seeler on Apr 29, 2007

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Outline of what is required to become a Christian.

HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN As most of you know, today is my first day as a minister here at Pine Hill Church of Christ. And it is this beginning that has brought several questions to mind. First of all I would like to thank everyone for this opportunity for me to preach God’s word. The faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007

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| 4,241 views

3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

Tough Questions ï¿½ Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable ï¿½ you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Time

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 6, 2007

based on 20 ratings

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This sermon examines the idea that it is "Time" we as Christians stop doing a few things and start doing others.

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Solomon – The wisest man to ever live is making the point in this passage of Scripture that Timing is Important. That “there is an appropriate time for everything under the sun.” Introduction: Of course we know Soloman was right. Timing is important! In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mystery Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 7, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 7,370 views

God withheld a great mystery until Pentecost. The mission and purpose of the church is to pick up where the nation of Israel failed in being God’s people and accomplishing God’s mission. Only the church is not a gatering of people, but aa assembling of

Live Out Loud – Our MYSTERY May 6, 2007 Ephesians 3:1-13 Sunday AM Insert: I love a great mystery. Whether it’s a John Grisham novel or an episode of NCIS, I’ve always been intrigued by a good mystery. Even as a child, one of my favorite board games was Clue – I enjoyed trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sign Seekers Suffocate Salvation Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 7, 2007

based on 2 ratings

| 5,193 views

The opposition then and now wants signs from Christ before they can proclaim Him as their Lord. He refuses to give any more signs of who He is because He has given all the signs that are necesssary for anyone to beleive in Him.

MARK 8:11-13 SIGN SEEKERS SUFFOCATE SALVATION I.THE SEEKERS:* A. The Spurious. B. The Sages. C. The Sophisticated. II. THE SAVIOUR: ** A. The Sorrow. B. The Supplication. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living Right Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Which Path Are You On? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2007

based on 19 ratings

| 8,726 views

Romans 2:6-11 speaks of two different paths that we travel through life. This sermon examines these two different paths in order to show which path leads to eternal life.

Scripture A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship now and then. I think every person ought to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Sure You Are Saved

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,766 views

*4 key questions to help you be sure you are saved.

Be Sure You Are Saved Luke 23:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 20, 2007 *I recently ran across some alarming statements from several well-known pastors and evangelists. -Billy Graham once said that 75-85% of church members are lost. -Vance Havner estimated that over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Stoner... Be A Transformer Series

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 26, 2007

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This message looks at the ways God is able to transform our lives.

DON’T BE A STONER… BE A TRANSFORMER! Genesis 17:1-6; 32:24-28 Review: Last week we began this two part message: “Don’t be a stoner… Be a transformer”, and I would like to recap a little of that message before we begin today. We were in John 8:1-11 last week, and saw how absolutely incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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