Sermons about Benevolent Dictators

"It's Time To Dance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2006

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Is your life a dance before the Lord?

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Mark 6:14-29 “It’s Time to Dance!” By Ken Sauer, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A friend of mine told me that he was recently talking to a group of Christians when he suddenly blurted out: “Isn’t your life a dance before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Call Of The Watchman Series

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Jul 21, 2006

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This sermon deals with the call of the watchman and our understanding of who sent us, to whom we are sent and the responsibility of outcome.

After I got out of the military, I worked as a supervisor at a Juvenile Detention Center in Medical Lake. It was a brand new facility and we were responsible for opening the doors on the very first day. It really was exciting being in on the ground floor. As a group we went through training ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 17, 2005

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Jesus is lord of his church through the Scriptures

What is Scripture? What are our scriptures? Wordnet from Princeton Uni defines Scriptures as ‘any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group’. Scripture is the religious writings that help form the basis of a religious group. For Christianity scripture (or the scriptures) is the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Law & Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2003

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The Law came thru Moses, Grace and truth thru Jesus. What was the difference?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s the Police Dept. of the State Connecticut had a regulation, a law that after the 1st snowfall each vehicle in squadron had to have chains on its tires. One day after a particularly bad winter storm, a woman called into the police to report an accident where a state Trooper’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Outrageous God

Contributed by Reenie Sherriffs on Oct 8, 2004

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The story of Hosea is a love story and a picture of the grace of God. But it’s also a bit of a shocker. It was the talk of the town back in Hosea’s day and that’s what God intended. He wanted people to take notice.

Our Outrageous God Hosea 3 Matt 20 vv 1-16 Have you ever noticed that people get to look like their pets? It is said that a vet can tell a lot about a dog owner he has never met just by observing the dog. What, I wonder, does the world learn about God by watching us his followers here on earth? If ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Believe... He Descended To The Dead Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2001

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What did Jesus do in the time between his crucifixion and resurrection. Where did He go? What happened then... what happens now?

I believe… He descended to the dead 1 Pet 3:18-4:6 WBC 28/10/01 2 parts: 1) What happened then… 2) what happens now? - check out one of my sermons on tape 5th Nov 2000 am What happened then? 1 Died! May simply be a repetition of ‘crucified… died… buried’ - descend to the dead = DEAD! Went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Blesses The Little Guy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2001

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Some times it is great to be a nobody!

God Blesses the Little Guy! "No one ever looks out for the little guy!!" Ever hear that before? It usually comes after looking at a tax bill or listening to a politician, but the attitude affects a lot of areas. It is obvious that the big guy or the guy with the looks, talent, money or power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

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God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1peacekeeper Vs. Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2008

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SHALOM: the peace of the Old Testament and Shelem: the peace offering become EIRENE of the New Testament: the great peace of Jesus’ Presence.

#1 PEACEKEEPER VS PEACEMAKER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Pastor Joe Girdler, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for the fodder that started the thinking of this lesson... This is part #1 of a 2 part series. TEXT: Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Categories Of Domestic Violence Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

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This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Categories of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008

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Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008

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I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 7c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 28, 2008

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What is the world coming to? Daniel tells us

Daniel – Chapter 7c Chapter 7 Outline I. Introduction to the Dream (7:1-3) a. The Date of the Dream (7:1) b. The Detail of the Dream (7:2-3) 1. The Four Winds (7:2a) 2. The Great Sea (7:2b) 3. The Diverse Beasts (7:3) II. Information about the Dream (7:4-14) a. The Earthly Empire (7:4-8) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2007

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Psalm 106 gives insight on what is in us and also on why God would do this (give us salvation) for us! (Thanks to Sermon Central Contributor Paul Apple for some of these thoughts)

Sermon for 9/23/2007 Psalm 106 (especially vs. 8) Introduction: Several months ago I was teaching the teenagers in Sunday school. We were talking about Exodus 33, a unique Scripture where it talks about Moses seeing the Lord. To open up the class I asked a question, “When we get to heaven, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:6-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtuous Kingdom: Introductory Sermon #1 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 30, 2007

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This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what follower of (and those who refuse to follow) Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 Part #1 Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

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