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Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

It's About Jesus

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jul 3, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,656 views

A look at the centrality of Jesus to everything and an encouragement to keep on discovering him.

Introduction Do you ever ask yourself the question “what on earth am I doing?” Like the man who spent all his money on a sleek new Mercedes roadster and was out on the motorway for an evening cruise. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As wnet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary - Woman Of Power

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 4,597 views

Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, the Holy Spirit had a “divine influence on her heart”.

Last week we began looking at the life of Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ. Mary had an angelic visitation from the Archangel, Gabriel. Gabriel declared to Mary that she was a Woman of Grace and highly favored of the Lord. Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan Can't Win And I Got Proof!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 8,857 views

How satan can’t win this battle.

Satan can’t Win And I Got Proof Isaiah 14:12-27 Lucifer was the name that satan was known Before his fall! He was once the highest of all created intelligences, standing as the anointed cherub. Ezekiel 28:14 says Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth And I have set thee so: thou wast upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Do By Faith?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,861 views

Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002

based on 83 ratings

| 14,558 views

The faith-response to corrupt leadership

“Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 3,567 views

A Narrative sermon around the Daniel 5 story.

I. Here we are in the year 538 B.C A. The Babylonian Kingdom 1. Currently at war with the Medo-Persian Empire 2. It seems as though the kingdom is on a spiral downwards 3. It is almost as if we have found ourselves in a great whirlpool of which there is no return B. A lot has changed since the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Dwelling Place For God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 14,538 views

Ephesians Series #7. What does the House of God look like. He does not dwell in house made of wood and stone, but in our hearts and lives. Are we being deliberate about how we are building our Dwelling place for Him.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 7 “Building a Dwelling Place for God” Text Eph 2:19-22 Intro: This morning once again we are going to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” The title of my message specifically is “Build a Dwelling Place for God” Illus: A vicar was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Epiphany

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Apr 14, 2003

based on 149 ratings

| 41,729 views

Expect God to be made manifest in your life.

EPIPHANY TEXT: John 2:1-11; Luke 3:21-22 I know that most of you have not been kept up nights wondering about Epiphany. A large number of people have never heard of Epiphany, and although I had heard of it, it never really dawned on me that anyone might actually celebrate it until I visited ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 25 ratings

| 8,733 views

The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Emmaus Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001

based on 176 ratings

| 15,391 views

Lessons we can incorporate into our lives from what Jesus taught the men on the road to Emmaus when they were confused and dismayed.

THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES WHEN THERE WILL BE CONFUSION, AND THE WAY OUT OF IT IS NOT SIMPLY TO SAY THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED. IT IS NOT A MATTER OF RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT A MATTER OF GOD TAKING US THROUGH A WAY THAT WE TEMPORARILY DO NOT UNDERSTAND. JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Total Commitment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Apr 11, 2002

based on 100 ratings

| 9,589 views

Sometimes our commitment is more words than action...

Our Total Commitment Romans 12:1 – 2 Introduction — Doing something that really matters will always come at a cost. At the 4th of July and on Veteran’s day we always think about the high cost of our freedom. Soldiers, sailors, and airmen in untold numbers have died to keep us free, and we need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Fishing Trip

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 4,657 views

Let’s look this morning how to have victory over temptation and not become one of Satan’s catches.

SATAN’S FISHING TRIP ALLAN H. KIRCHER www.planttheseedministries.org I have Satan’s name up here, by no means to glorify him, but we do need to recognize as Christians that he is our Lord and Savior’s arch enemy. Satan is prevalent in our lives in a daily basis. We need to know how to claim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009

| 4,877 views

A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29, Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Happy New Year" Or "Let's Begin Again"

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jul 20, 2010

based on 6 ratings

| 21,718 views

A reflection on new beginnings that a New Year brings with a focus on the Ultimate Beginning -- God -- who can give us the ultimate new beginning.

Happy New Year Or Let’s Begin Again • Almost forgotten that it’s a new year. o Still appropriate to wish you a Happy New Year? o Has the New Year been happy for you? o Have you kept/broken your New Year’s resolutions? • Why did we look forward to the end of the year ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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