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The Mark Of Maturity

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT: THE MEASURE OF MATURITY Week Used: Read goals and guidelines. Reality Check: How many conversations have you started with a stranger this past week? ICEBREAKER: What was the thing you enjoyed doing most when you were a kid? WORSHIP: EDIFICATION: Read 1Cor. 9:16-18 Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Success

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008

Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Follower Of God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

We are to follow God as dear children.

Be a Follower of God Eph. 5:1-5 I. Followers a. Importance of choice of leaders i. Follow the leader. Hitler. Jim Jones (called “father”). Hollywood. b. Influence of choice on others The Asche conformity experiments The Asche conformity experiments demonstrated the impressionability of a group’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seize The Moment

Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 27, 2008

Followers of Jesus, under the leading of the Spirit, seize the moment to act in ministry.

Seize the Moment Acts 3:1-11 Miracle---Proclamation---Souls Saved---Persecution---Church Prays---Church Receives More Power---Another Miracle I. Peter Stopped Jewish day consisted of 12 hours Last Hour of prayer in the Jewish day was the ninth hour or 3:00 P.M. While others hurriedly pass ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008

The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

In His Steps

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Following Jesus steps.

John 5:1-9 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3 In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been ill for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners And Christian Ethos

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Table Manners and Christian Ethos

Luke 14:1-7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pulling Up Stakes

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

God is always calling us onward.

Have you ever been camping? I do not mean camping in a cabin or camper. I mean camping in the great outdoors, bundled up in a sleeping bag, with nothing but a tent between you and the wild creatures that roam the woods. I have only been once been once and I hated it. Knowing what you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-72

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon examines the question of what Jesus would do in 5 very common areas of life, and also makes the point that we as His Disciples should follow "IN HIS STEPS"

Title: What Would Jesus Do? Text: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, 1 Peter 2:21 Date: 11/11/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: It was a beautiful Sunday morning in the little town of Raymond. The members of the First Church of Raymond were all decked out in their Sunday finest, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

The first of Jesus great commands to "come, follow me".

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part One—Follow Matthew 4:19 Sunday, November 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was driving the other night and saw a car with those stick on characters that depict their family. Usually it has the stick outline of a dad, mom, a couple of kids and maybe a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Or Who Are You Following

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 5, 2007

Priorities are important in life. We need to think critically about what our priorities should be and work to live them out.

I want to start off tonight by asking you guys to get into pairs and discuss the following question. “What are the top five priorities in my life?” ***Take a few minutes to share responses with the large group*** This issue of what are our priorities is such an important question for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sold Out For Christ

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

Living a life that is centered on Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living For A Higher Calling Than Me Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

This is the third message in the Contrarian’s Guide series. This week we look at idols, and how as odd as it sounds, if we are not careful our idol becomes "me."

This is our third message in our contrarian series - we’ve been looking at things from a little different perspective, or vantage point. Last week we talked about slowing down - rather than speeding through life, maybe if we slowed down we could learn to hear God. The week before that we talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

First of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed