Sermons about Benevolent Dictators

Truth And Lies: Does God Eventually Save Everyone?”

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 21, 2004

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When the question is asked, “Will people in other religions eventually be saved by Christ? How do we respond? Learn how to give a strong defense of the truth.

Can you visualize in your mind…a woman in a third world country is living in horrible conditions and her two sons cling to life because of the curse of AIDS. Her husband has been killed because of their countries civil war that has lasted for decades. After months of unbearable suffering because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Your Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus

INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Outrageous God

Contributed by Reenie Sherriffs on Oct 8, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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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

Celebrating And Embracing God's Plan

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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God’s plan for us is good, is future oriented, and gives us hope.

Pastor Kevin Shelton tells the story of an elderly woman, who resided next to an affirmed atheist, in an older suburb. This woman, he notes, received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, her finances only afforded her not even the most basic meal plans, daily she would open her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Listening For Leadership Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Comes? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 16, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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People don’t accept or reject you or even what you think. They accept or reject God who is behind you.

Title: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” Text: Exodus 5:1-4 FCF: Acceptance of our Deliverer requires trust that God is a better God than we are. When the tomato was first brought to the United States, people didn’t trust it much. They thought it was pretty, but they certainly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

based on 37 ratings

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Sermon #6 in the Jesus in Isaiah series looks at how Messiah is pictured as a light in a dark place. Texts for this include Isaiah 9:2-4, 50:10-11, 60:1-3 as well as a reference in Matt.5:14-16. (Sermon #5 of this series is omitted because Ronnie Morgan

Isaiah #6 CHCC: 02-16-03 THE LIGHT Isaiah 9:2-4, Isaiah 50:10-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16 SKIT: This Little Light of Mine INTRODUCTION: I like it when other people assist me by bringing a unique introduction to my sermon. Surely ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Is Jesus Coming Back

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 22, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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An exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with particular focus on the characteristics of the man of lawlessness

When is Jesus coming back? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In 2000 a movie came out called “Left Behind”. This movie was based upon Tim LaHaye’s very popular, fictional series entitled “Left Behind”. For those of you that don’t know, Tim LaHaye writes fictional stories about the end times and the return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting In The Presence

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 27, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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We need to understand we are influencing people about God and we need to have a heart like Joshua towards God.

Until Wednesday afternoon this past week, I really had no idea what God wanted us to focus on this morning, which is pretty rare. It doesn’t take but a few minutes around me to realize that normally I am planned and organized way in advance. When I gave out the Youth Ministry calendars in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Proper Response To Leadership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

based on 116 ratings

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#27 in series on Hebrews. How a church member should respond to godly leadership.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 27 “A Proper Response To Leadership” Hebrews 13.7-18 Today’s text is one of those that a pastor comes to with some reluctance. The reason for this reluctance is the fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Get Paid

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 24, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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Joy is something that too many of us are missing out on in life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around a person who no matter what is going on around them, seem to be calm and peaceful? • These people seem to have something that is special about them. • As you look at them, you wish that you could deal with life’s problems with the same ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much For This Soup?value?worth?then?now?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005

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Let us look at value and worth? What is a bowl of lentils worth? That all depends on how hungry you are, and how you value your birthright? Esau bought a very expensive bowl of soup?

VALUE? WORTH? THEN? NOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUE, PRICE AND WORTH? ( I hold before me a bag of lentils. We identify lentils as a Biblical food. You can buy a bag of lentils at any grocery store. The bag I purchased cost $0.79. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:30-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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