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  • Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,684 views

    In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

    Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

  • The Gift Of Seeing Him Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    In this message we will unwrap the gift of seeing Him and as we do we will see the power of a relationship with God (part 3 of 4)

    “The Gift Of Relationship” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three Today is our 3rd week in a sermon series we are calling the gifts of Christmas. It is a four part series designed to make sure that Christmas 2001 is the most Christ-center Christmas any of us has ever had… In week one we talked ...read more

  • To Stone Or Not To Stone?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 225 ratings
     | 45,122 views

    An adulterous woman, a self-righteous crowd, or a forgiving Savior - which one do you identify with? They all teach us about forgiveness.

    March 5, 2000 John 8:1-11 “To stone or not to stone?” INTRODUCTION I hold in my hand something that strikes fear into the hearts of most people. [hold up a 10-40 tax form] The date on which everybody makes a mad dash to the post office to mail in their tax returns at the last minute is ...read more

  • " A Noticable Difference In The Church"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    In this message we will look at 5 marks of a church with a noticable difference. (Jesus is Enough - part 6)

    Jesus Is Enough - Part Six “Therefore, There Should Be ND In The Church” Jesus, is enough. Jesus is enough..... Jesus is enough...... That’s the message, Paul is trying to get across to the Christians in Colosse. It is not Jesus plus some thing else - is just Jesus. He is enough. ...read more

  • How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

    October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

  • By This We Know

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

    By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

  • Wow =what A Man

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    This is a sermon preached on Father’s Day with the theme we should live lives so that others can look back and declare, Wow--What A Man

    Wow—What A Man Father’s Day 6/15/2003 Genesis 39:1-23 2 Colossians 3:12-17 Today we celebrate Father’s day. One thing we all have in common here to is that we all had an earthly father who was the instrument God used to bring us into existence. We can say thank you Lord, whether the ...read more

  • Loving Your Enemy

    Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 37,325 views

    Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

     Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

  • Shadow Or Substance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Everything about real religion is found complete in Jesus. Anything beyond or without Jesus is just a shadow.

    May 18, 2003 Colossians 2:13-19 “Shadow or substance” INTRODUCTION The month of May is known for at least three things. It is known for flowers – “April showers bring May flowers” and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims. It is known for Mother’s Day which we celebrated last week. And ...read more

  • The Only Thing Constant Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 3

    THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE: FROM AMBITION TO ADVANCEMENT (NEH. 2:11-20) In the movie Braveheart about Scotland¡¦s struggle for independence from the English at the turn of the 14th century, William Wallace attempted to persuade the Scottish nobles to discontinue their ties with the English, ...read more

  • The Standard Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 322 ratings
     | 139,225 views

    If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

    The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

  • Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

    “Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

  • Watch Your Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

  • A Changed Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,406 views

    What does it mean to have a heart changed by God with a focus in on Zaccheua

    Thinking Clearly About A Changed Heart 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 If someone were to ask you, “why do you follow Jesus” what should your response be? Because I want to go to heaven. Because he died for my sins. Because He’ll make my life better. These things may all ...read more

  • Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 18,338 views

    TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

    Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more