Sermons about Barriers To Growth

Who Are You Serving?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004

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This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:15

Denomination: *other

How Am I Identified As A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

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What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?

“How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Building Godly Friendships

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

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We learn the keys to building godly friendships by examining the lives of David and Jonathan.

1 SAMUEL 18:1-4 “KEYS TO BUILDING GODLY FRIENDSHIPS” 1. Jonathan’s ACCEPTANCE of David (v. 1-2) Associate Romans 15:7; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13-14 2. Jonathan’s ATTRACTION to David (v. 1) of like mind or purpose / knit together Philippians 2:5; John 6:44; 1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:2; 20:17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

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This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding In Or Or You Helping"

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Judges 6:1-24

Hiding in or or you helping" Judges 6:1-24 I. Call of Gideon (vv.1-13) A. The circumstances B. Gideon’s doubts II. Commission of Gideon (vv. 14,15) A. "Go in this thy strength" B. God’s presence makes us mighty. C. Weakness not an excuse, but rather qualification. III. Companionship for Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

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Cor 9:6-15 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly

Stewardship Cor 9:6-15 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Embarrased Believer Or Person Of Impact

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

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All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives.

Embarrassed Believer or Person of Impact? Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-15 Text: Acts 6:2-10; 7:54, 57-59 Sermon Idea: Are you an embarrassed believer or person of impact? All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives. We can and should be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-10, Acts 7:54-59

Denomination: Holiness

No Temas Ni Desmayes

Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Mar 23, 2004

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Cualquier problema que tengas ten la seguridad que el Senor ya ha preparado el camino para ti.. Dios es grande y misericordioso, Recuerdo los tiempos de antes cuando lagrimas corrian de los ojos orando al Senor, Pero ahora parece ser que las riquezas n

No temas di desmayes! Por Ezequiel Alaniz 7th day Adventist Church Josue 1:9 Que el senor pueda derramar su espiritu…sobre nos.. y pueda darnos el mensaje de est… No me siento digno de estar enfrente del puble de Dios pero agra… Sepase quie si alguno saca algo bueno de este estudio no es de mi ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Adventist

When Old Ways End Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 24, 2004

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Emptying ones life of bad stuff is just not good enough. No one can maintain an empty life. Something must occupy your space. Something will occupy your life. We choose what we let in.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on March 7, 2004. The Biblical text is taken from Colossians 3. The sermon title is: When old ways end Nearly everything Jesus did brought change to the world. Nearly everything we do at Evergreen Church is about change. We value ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 27, 2004

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Whether you view the world through its own eyes or through the eyes of God will make all the difference, in this life and for all eternity.

DO YOU HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Text: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. KJV Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. NIV Jesus answered and said to them, “You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming A F.a.t. Christian Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Discovering the Champion in You Part 2. This message focuses on three characteristics a Christian needs to exhibit to edify the local church and strengthen their walk with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we began a series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You”. As we looked at Philippians chapter 4, we found four practices every champion must exercise in order to maintain a winning attitude. Just as a review we must practice the “praise principle”, right praying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining A Winning Attitude Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004

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Discovering the Champion in You Part 1. This message focuses on four practices that will help believers maintain a winning attitude.

INTRODUCTION This morning I want to start off a short series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You.” Sitting in this room this morning are men and women of God who have been miraculously saved. Can somebody say, “Amen!”? And because you’ve been saved and empowered by the Holy Spirit, you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirmation

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Mar 31, 2004

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A sermon written for confirmation in 1927.

Psalm 116:4. Confirmation. April 10, 1927. Vol. 1. Pg. 41 My dear friends, You are about to confirm with your own life that covenant which you made with the Lord in your baptism. Christian parents and sponsors did for you then what you were not able to do of yourself. They brought you to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birthright Of The Christian…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,304 views

The Birthright of the Christian…

The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

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