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Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

" A New Day Of Promise"

Contributed by Randell Brown on Jan 19, 2002

Are you partaking of the blessing for which GOD intended for you? The very purpose for your creation.

“A NEW DAY OF PROMISE” NEW BEGINNING TEXT : DEUT 30:1-11 & HEB. 12: 1-2 Key verse 9 “ AND THE LORD THY GOD WILL MAKE THEE PLENTEOUS IN EVERY WORK OF THINE HAND, IN THE FRUIT OF THY CATTLE, AND IN THE FRUIT OF THY LAND, FOR GOOD: FOR THE LORD WILL AGAIN REJOICE OVER THEE FOR GOOD, AS HE REJOICED ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006

The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Repentance Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

A worship service focused practicing repentance in corporate worship.

In his book, Worship is a Verb, Robert E. Webber writes these insightful words: WORSHIP IS A VERB. It is not something done to us or for us, but by us. We certainly saw that last week in Nehemiah chapter 8. As the people gathered and listened to Ezra read the Word of God, they were active ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Have To Say For Yourself?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 2, 2008

What Do You Have to Say for Yourself? 1) I am a sinner, totally. 2) I am forgiven, completely. 3) I want to change, radically.

“So what do you have to say for yourself?” If you’ve ever been asked this question, it was probably because you did something wrong. The inventory worker who drops a jar of baby food so that the gooey green stuff splatters the aisle, and the daughter who stays out past her curfew will both be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Depravity Of Man Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2002

Man is found guilty in God’s courtroom. 2 Messages revealing God’s case against man.

THE DEPRAVITY OF MAN ROMANS 3:9-20 An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

"When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003

There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

P.r.a.y. / R = Repent Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 17, 2007

If you want your prayers to be heard, repent so that sin’s brick wall will be knocked down.

Review: P = Praise. If you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace. Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 David’s Sin, Cover-Up, and Misery (2 Samuel 11-12) It started with just a look. In the end, it brought David more heartache than he could ever imagine. It is a spring night. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

The Joys of serving God!!!

THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8:1-10 The Religion called, Judaism, was very formal and it was alsoceremonial! It was a religion of gladness, or happiness!!! Their Feast was the great act of worship. This religion brought about a deep, and solemn, view about a man, and His nature, His condition, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderness Or Promise Land

Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mask

Contributed by John Ingham on Sep 7, 2004

For Round-Up Sunday ot Holloween

THE MASK Text: Luke 12:2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Skit: Pastor Joe reads introduction, “With his fiery horse Silver that runs with the speed of light, and raises a cloud of dust and his hearty, ‘Hi Yo Silver Away!’ the Lone Ranger returns with his faithful Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practising Witnessing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2017

The Great Commission is given to all Christians. As we go, we are charged to fulfil this mandate to witness. The message explores some parameters of the commission to encourage believers to fulfil Christ's command.

“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Believe

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015

If I determine that what the world teaches is the truth, I will believe like those in the world.

What is it that makes us who we are? What is it that defines us? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28-29, Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic