Sermons about Barriers To Growth

A Man Afer God's Own Heart

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

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The characteristics of a man (or woman) after God’s own heart. I also have this message available in Powerpoint, if you would like to use it, just email me at apayne@chickeechurch.org.

A Man After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 13:14 Psalm 26 Intro. Saul had disobeyed God. His throne was taken away and given to another. David was annointed by Samuel to be the new King of Israel. The Lord is still seeking a man (person) who is “after His own heart” In Psalm 26 we see the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12, Psalm 26:1

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

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What is my reward for following Christ?

Text – Matthew 19; 27 – 30 Subject – What’s In It For Me? Intro. Brothers and sisters, this morning I want to look upon a question asked by Peter that many of us would say was blasphemous. This outspoken Apostle, after Jesus’ conversation with a rich young ruler, asked Jesus what am I going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

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All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven-Part2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

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The blessed in the kingdom of heaven are a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life.

The mourners are the meek, a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life. The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His plans for their lives and the world. They are gentile towards all men. They bear provocation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Newness In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

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When a person is saved he has a new relationship with the Lord. "behold all things are made new".

Newness in Christ II Corinthian 5:17 Intro. When a person comes to Christ, he changes. -It is God who changes us. -We are changed in such a dramatic way that the Bible says we are a “new creation” (creature) -1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Illustrates this change. -As believers in Christ there are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Growning Strong In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

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One of the problems in modern Christianity is weak Christians. This message is about how to grow stong in the Lord.

Growing Strong in Christ Colossians 2:4-7 Intro: I believe one of the problems we have today is that is weak Christians. -It’s a problem in our churches as it leads to the acceptance of false teaching and false teachers. -It leads to problems in our churches. -It leads to problems in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 17, 2004

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It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee.

What time is it? The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power, to tell just where the hands will stop, at late or early hour! To lose one?s wealth is sad indeed, to lose one?s health is more, To lose one?s soul is such a loss, as no man can restore! So live, love and pray, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

"The Lazarus Experience"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

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Taking a challenge from the raising of Lazarus to obey the Lord and to do all He calls us to do in order for us to "come forth" spiritually.

“The Lazarus Experience” John 11:38-45 JN 11:38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 "Take away the stone," he said. "But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Because God Said So

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

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No weapon formed against you shall prosper just because God said so. You are more than a conqurer just because God said so.

“Just Because God Said So” Zechariah 4:6 When my brothers and I were coming up and we would want to do something or go somewhere we would, unlike kids today, ask our parents could we do this or could we go there. My father, like most fathers, would say what did your mother say. My mother, if ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Striving For The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

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Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

“Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Apostolic

God Still Speak's

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

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God still speak’s to us in different ways.

I Samuel 3:1-14 This story reflects a simpler view of life than what we see in our relationship with God today. It would be so simple if God spoke to us in an audible voice. The question is not does God still speak to us, but do we listen when He SPEAKS? Do we know the difference between His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prosperity, Hope And The Future?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004

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God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future.

Prosperity, Hope, the Future? Thesis: God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future. Introduction: Commencement is always a time filled with relief and joy as you have conquered ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Psalm 62:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Faith That Moves God

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

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If we want to see results our faith need’s to be put into action.

There are only two people in the Bible that were said to have "GREAT FAITH" by Jesus. One was the Centurian and the other was this woman. Both of them were Gentiles and probably considered not worthy of receiving anything from God because of it. I] There were three obstacles facing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commit Your Plans To God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

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This is a sermon that encourages the hearers to commit their plans to God. Could be used for a baccalaureate message.

“COMMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD” Prov. 16:3 INTRO – Army – “Be all that you can be.” Boy Scouts – “Be Prepared.” Someone once said – “Wherever you are, be all there.” Another person once said, “Be alert. We need more lerts.” I think I’ve heard Ken Bailey say, “If I weren’t an LSU Tiger, I’d be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

Being Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 4, 2004

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We are truly blessed in our Christian walk when we learn to apply the word of God to every situation in our lives.

James 1:22-25 ¡§ But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves, and in going away, immediately forget what they are like. But those who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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