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A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,113 views

Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by James May on Oct 2, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 12,386 views

If we are going to be all that God wants us to be, we must be powered by the Holy Spirit.

POWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Pastor Jim May Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." On the home page of our church’s website ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 2,573 views

When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Givers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 6,473 views

This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

(Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 20,784 views

Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Very Afraid

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 3,959 views

Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of The Virgin Birth (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 4,657 views

The focus of the miracle of the Virgin Birth is not on Jesus’ birth but on Jesus being conceived without the male counterpart.

The Miracle of the Virgin Birth Declares Jesus Christ’s Uniqueness and the Sureness of our Salvation Luke 1:26-35 (Christmas Series) Luke 1.26-35 reads as follows: (RSV) 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 10,233 views

Explains how after being declared positionally righteous, we can become actually righteous.

I. Romans 8:1 speaks of us being in a righteous position before God, but says nothing of actual righteousness. That is, at this point the one who believes in Jesus and the one who doesn’t may have the exact same actions, but a different verdict is reached, based not on their actions alone, but on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Perfect Family Man

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 5, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 11,448 views

Sermon on Genesis 30, showing what God truly wishes for marriages to be and for a perfect father to be.

God’s Perfect Family Man DBF 1/6/02 Genesis 30 A. Jacob’s Poor Example B. Jacob’s Twelve Sons C. God’s Perfect Provision What is a perfect family man? Is it a father who is present with his children as they grow? Is it a husband who loves his wife and family above all else? Is it a friend in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Our Church

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 3,885 views

Presents a vision for our church of being a hospital, a greenhouse, and a festival (presented in the context of a candidating sermon)

A Vision For Laurier Steve Simala Grant, March 9/10, 2002 Thoughts on Call: We’ve been calling this weekend “Candidating Weekend.” I knew very soon after the search committee asked to present my name to you for your prayers and discernment, that part of what I needed to do was present some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By God

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 11,645 views

This is a sermon on the importance of being persistent in prayer, and how God will change your life through prayer.

It had been over twenty years since Jacob had last set foot in his father’s land; twenty years since his flight from his brother’s wrath, twenty years from that blessed encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Now, after two decades, Jacob was coming home. He had left his home alone, with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 5,480 views

Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis Controversies And Contradictions Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 26, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 7,374 views

The purpose of this study is to strengthen your faith by understanding these Genesis passages that are often accused of being contradictory.

Genesis Controversies and Contradictions Before we depart from the origin stories in Genesis, I believe it is necessary to address common questions and misunderstandings of this portion of the Bible. The book of Genesis is the most attacked book in the Old Testament if not the most attacked book ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Tripping Allowed

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

based on 164 ratings

| 6,128 views

About spiritually tripping another person, or as Paul says, being a stumbling block to another Christian.

Though one of the objectives of football is to knock the other guy down, tripping is not allowed. If the Packers' Ross Verba is blocking the Vikings' John Randle, trying to prevent him from sacking Brett Favre, he is not allowed to stick out his leg and trip him. If he does, and the referee sees ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 476 ratings

| 116,626 views

One of the benefits of being a Christian is that we are not condemned for the fact that we fall short of complete perfection.

Read Text: Romans 8:1-4 Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together at home. So Michael plunked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Psalm 121:1, Romans 8:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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