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The Calamity Of Being Without Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 19, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Webster defines calamity as "an extraordinarily grave event marked by great loss and lasting distress and affliction". Such is the estate of the unbeliever.

THE CALAMITY OF BEING WITHOUT CHRIST “That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.” Ephesians 2:12 Webster defines calamity as "a state of deep distress or misery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: On Being A Real Father

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 14,519 views

This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Real Father Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 7, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,839 views

Sermon 4 0f 17 on 1 Corinthians. Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus.

The Cost of Being a Real Father Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus. It is a work of fatherhood and spiritual nurturing that does not end with teaching. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 12, 2004

based on 106 ratings

| 53,436 views

This sermon deals with how we sometimes miss what God has for us by not attending church or when we do attend, we don’t worship like we ought to.

The Danger Of Being Church At And Not In Church Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Position To The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 29, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 2,328 views

There is not a law in our state that says you are to love me but there is a law against you killing me.

Our position to the powers that be. Rom. 13:1 -- 7. 10/05/03 There was this sheep farmer who lived in the hills of Idaho. Everyday, a man would go to a ridge and watch the sheep farmer tending his sheep. He decided he would count the sheep and pull a fast one on the farmer. So, he spent on a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being God's Friend

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,055 views

If we remain in Jesus love, we’ll experience joy and know what it means to be a friend of Jesus.

John 15:9-17 Feeling a little better now that we’ve slowed down a bit. Last week, went back and picked up how God prunes us, disciplines us, trains us to create his image in us. Tom Landry used to say, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

The High Cost Of Being Lost

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 9,919 views

A sermon that challenges us to count the cost of living a life that has been given to the world and not to Jesus Christ

"The High Cost Being Lost" Luke 12:16-21 I. Introduction There is an expression that we see a lot on popular youth clothing, it appears on our trucks and it even appears in some advertising. "No Fear" or as we say in the country, "Ain’t Skeered". Now I am not exactly sure where that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Come On...be Reasonable Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 8,022 views

This message looks at chapter one of Isaiah. We see God pointing out the sin of the people and offering to clean them up. (Is - part 2)

"COME ON...BE REASONABLE" TEXT: ISAIAH CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION IN AUGUST OF 1980 I LEFT -- UP STATE NEW YORK WHERE I WAS RECEIVING TRAINING IN THE NAVY TO GO TO JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA TO GET MARRIED.... IT WAS A LONG DRIVE AND I COULDN’T WAIT TO GET THERE. WHEN I ARRIVED I PULLED INTO THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 8,272 views

In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled With The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 30, 2006

based on 46 ratings

| 22,222 views

Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesian Church shows how Christians can be "filled to your measure with all the fullness of God."

Being Filled To Your Measure Ephesians 3:14-17 “that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” By Chris Nerreau – 03/27/06 ILLUSTRATION: · One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Orthodox

"Be Attached: Proclaim And Do!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 8, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 6,139 views

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter John 15:1-8 "Be Attached: Proclaim and Do!" 15:1* ¶ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. 2* Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3* You are already made ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Broken In The Right Places

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 11,446 views

Reasons why I am not being broken the right way for God.

INTRO: Mother Teresa: One night a man came to our house and told me, "There is a family with eight children. They have not eaten for days." I took some food with me and went. When I finally came to that family, I saw the faces of those little children disfigured by hunger. There was no sorrow or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Person Of Your Word

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 14,958 views

: James Dobson: If you tell me the truth all of the time I can believe you all of the time, if you tell me the truth part of the time, I can’t believe you any of the time

INTRO: Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. "Your cat died," the brother reported, then hung up. Myrick was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should A Family Be?

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

based on 28 ratings

| 3,069 views

This topic talks about God’s original intention for every family

WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY BE? God’s Original Intention for the Family Genesis 1:26-28 Some definitions of a family … 1. The Birthplace of Creativity 2. A Formation Center for Human Relationships 3. A Shelter in the Time of Storm 4. F.A.M.I.L.Y.-Father And Mother I Love You 1. GOD STARTED THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A New Testament Beliver

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 2,727 views

A New Testament Believer is a person who totally follows Jesus!

Being a New Testament Believer Text: II. Corinthians 3: 4-6 Paul’s trust is not self-confidence but confidence in the sufficiency of God’s Spirit, who empowers life and ministry through the shed blood of Jesus Christ! Being a New Testament believer means, that I can do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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