Sermons about Barriers To Growth

Living Sacrifice

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2002

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We are living sacrifices

A living Sacrifice Romans 12: 1-3 Living-Sacrifice. Now those two words, living sacrifice, compose in English what is called an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two seemingly contradictory words. It seems contradictory to say a living sacrifice. When we think of a sacrifice we usually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In God's Reign

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 26, 2002

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As these three men face the fire will they allow God to reign or will they allow an enemy to reign?

Confidence in God’s reign Dan 3; Series: Confidence in God Questions to begin the message: 1. How many years do we know Daniel had to remain in Exile? 2. What kind of unnerving things did he face that would have a tendency to ‘SHAKE HIS CONFIDENCE’ in God? Separated from his family, physically ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Lesson On Only

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2002

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God gave His ONLY son, let us ponder ONLY in the Bible. This is a powerful lesson. I do the 18 points in 3 parts.

THE LESSON OF ONLY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: KJV MATTHEW 6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 26, 2002

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Are we called to be Peacekeepers or Peacemakers, some do not know the difference. We are weapons of Peace, givers of Peace, and makers of Peace.

Peacekeeper or Peacemaker Matt 5:9 When looking up Peacekeeper in an Encyclopedia one would find some of the following; various weapons like the Colt 45 called by Sam Colt “the peacekeeper” you would also find a missile system built during Ronald Reagan’s administration by the same name. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Formula For Joy

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 26, 2002

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Not only does God command us to be happy, but tells us how.

God’s Formula for Joy Philippians 4: 4-7 “Rejoice in the LORD always, again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The LORD is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Foundations Be Destroyed

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

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Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence.

IF THE FOUNDATIONS BE DESTROYED, WHAT CAN THE RIGHTEOUS DO? Text: Psalm 11 Key verse: Psalm 11:3 Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence. Introduction: Tonight we are going to look at Psalm 11, and we are going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Love And Hope Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

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Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essentials For Ministry Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

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Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Visible"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2004

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This sermon is based on a song by "4-Him" and encourages Christians to make the invisible God visible in their lives.

“VISIBLE” 1 Tim. 1:15-17 INTRO – Is the invisible God visible in your life? If He isn’t, what is in your life that is causing Him to not be visible? - Is there unconfessed sin there? - Is there fear of failure there? - Is there a lack of commitment and dedication? - Is there apathy? - Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Trials

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004

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Every Christian needs endurance; God gives us trials to help us mature and build our endurance for the course ahead.

The Joy of Trials James 1:2-4 I. Do YOU have trials? a. Is there anyone who doesn’t?! i. Chirpy the parakeet – News story about a parakeet that was mistakenly sucked up in the vacuum while his owner was cleaning his cage. ii. Mark Dunn – College roommate whose waterbed seemed to have a hole in it… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

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A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maker Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2004

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This sermon examines what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty as the maker of heaven and earth. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have A Role To Play

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004

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1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Righteous Living Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

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This is the 23rd study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #26: RIGHTEOUS LIVING Psalm 26 In many of the psalms of David, we hear cries of anguish and despair; but in this psalm, David is speaking of how spiritually good he is. Is David bragging? I don¡¦t believe so. As sinful creatures, isn¡¦t it wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

With God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

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This is the 24th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #27: WITH GOD¡K Psalm 27 ¡§I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength¡¨ (Philippians 4:13 NCV). Do you believe this statement just in your mind or do you believe it with all of your heart? Psalm 27 reminds me of what Paul said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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