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Worship, My Way

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014

As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Once And For All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are finishing up this 6-part series.

We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-19, Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

5/5 - The task is not complete until we celebrate beore our God, now find out what yo need to do to truly celebrate before Him!

The city of Berlin, Germany will be forever famous for its infamous Wall. When the wall was still in existence, you could walk up and down in front of the wall and see shrines dedicated to those that were killed trying to escape from the oppression of the East to the freedom of the West. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Live On The Rock

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A look at the final words of the Sermon on the Mount - living as the wise person who listens and applies the words of Jesus.

Live on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 September 4, 2005 Introduction Well, folks, we’ve covered a lot of ground since starting to look at the life and words of Jesus in the gospel according to Matthew. And today, we finish up our look at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has talked about a wide range ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Quest For Perfection, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Not only does God require outward perfection in the things that we do. He requires inward perfection in who we are in our inmost being. He knows we can’t fulfill His requirement, so He promises Good News.

1. Perfect according to motivation a. Motivation for good deeds (6:1-4) b. Motivation for prayer (6:5-15) c. Motivation for fasting (6:16-18) 2. Perfect according to mindset a. Mindset toward material wealth (6:19-24) b. Mindset toward physical needs (6:25-34) c. Mindset toward sin in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009

Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 21, 2018

The Benefits of Justification – Romans chapter 5 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We have peace with God (vs 1) (2). We stand in grace (vs 2a) (3). We have hope (vs 2b). (4). We have daily confidence (vs 3-4). (5). We rejoice in God (vs 5-11). SERMON BODY Ill: • In his book, ‘Disorder in the American Courts’, • Marcelle Boren list things the true people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Power In Prayer Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.

Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Healed Hearts His Home Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008

Two obstacles must be removed before we may receive the peace God wants to give us, so long delayed and frustrated: our false pride and our negative spirit of self-accusation. Then His victory will be ours.

The neighborhood, if you could call it that, was one of the most rundown and poverty-stricken in the city. For fifty years the housing had decayed, and, as the original residents left, absentee landlords jammed far too many people into the old dwellings. Diseases became epidemic, and fires not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Marriage, Part 2 - Lessons For Husbands Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this marriage series. This one discusses lessons husbands can learn from Joseph, Mary's husband.

The Art of Marriage Part 2 – Lessons for Husbands Matthew 1 & 2 February 20, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: I mentioned last week that I come to this series ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Am I--Why Am I Here Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2013

This sermon looks at what is our purpose in life.

Who Am I—Why Am I Here—Insanity For Christ Part 2 Glenville 1-13-13 Psalm 139:1-16 2 Peter 2:1-10 Today we are in week 2 of our Insanity For Christ Series. Last week, we looked at Who Is God-Why Jesus. Today we are going to take a closer look at ourselves, “Who Am I—Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007

We grow closer to God in our relatinship to others.

“Grow” October 14, 2007 Me: I love doing stuff with other people. One of the dangers Alana and I face is that we enjoy people so much we can easily spend so much time with people we don’t have time alone with ourselves. You: How many of you get energy from other people? How many would say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Employment Conditions

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A drama for children: Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Devoted To Communion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Communion is a practice of remembrance, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It's a time for reconciliation, unity, and anticipation of Christ's return.

Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us. So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 12:8

Topics: Sacraments, Eucharist, Spiritual Rituals, Church Traditions

A Joyful Noise Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024

Worship, positivity, and joy are pillars that support us through difficult times and bring us closer to God's presence. They transform our lives, renew us, and provide a firm anchor for our souls.

Psalm 98 kicks off with Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. Worship isn't just something we do because we have to; it's our special time to connect with God and say thanks for all the awesome stuff He's done. When we worship, we're tuning into God's love and grace. Sing a ...read more

Topics: Praise, Divine Joy, Spiritual Positivity, Sacred Worship