Sermons about Better Substance

Grice's Quality Maxim Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002

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Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-6, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Extreme

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2002

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A sermon to promote Vacation Bible School (Standard Publishing 2002)

Sermon for 7/7/2002 The Extreme Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: The movie Twister is a tale about tornado chasers. A tornado chaser is one who observes tornados at close range. In this movie we see a group of tornado chasers who are extreme. They put themselves on the line to observe these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead By The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 21, 2005

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THIS SERMON IS INTENDED TO HELP THE BELIEVER TO KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT, IF THEY ARE WALKING IN THE WILL OF GOD.

Lead by the Spirit John 16:13-14 (KJV) 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006

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This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

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The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rebel Son And The Loving Father

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 19, 2007

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Jesus’ purpose is to teach us that we have become lost in sin through our own wilful actions and that God has loved us back to Himself.

The Rebel Son and the Loving Father THE MESSAGE: Lk 15:11 “Then he said, ‘There was once a man who had two sons. 12 The younger said to his father, “Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.” 13 It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon On Hope Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006

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A look at what hope looks like in a believer’s life.

The Remaining Three A Sermon On Hope 1 Corinthians 13:13 College football fans knew the late Woody Hayes as a fierce competitor whose passion for winning once led him to slug an opposing player who intercepted an Ohio State pass. But when columnist Bob Greene interviewed him just before his final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

What's In, What's Out

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

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The seventh of a series through the book of Acts in the Fall 2005

It used to be that to find out who or what was ‘in’ or ‘out’ you consulted the society section of the local newspaper, or Look magazine, or a well-known celebrity reporter for the latest on whatever was deemed the latest ‘in’ and ‘out.’ Now we have the Internet to help us determine what is ‘in’ and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15

Denomination: Church Of God

What You Have Is Worth Keeping Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006

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# 16 in series. The writer now gives a three-fold directive based on our new relationship with God the Father.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 16 “What You Have Is Worth Keeping!” Hebrews 10:19-26 This morning we come to the turning point in the letter to the Hebrews. The writer turns from an explanation of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

0203 Epiphany Iii: Sign And Nexus Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 23, 2006

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The turning of water into wine was a sign. It’s also a nexus of the human and the divine.

Sermon: Sign and Nexus Text: John 2:1-11 Occasion: Epiphany III Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 22, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060122WoolseyJohn02;01-011EpiphanyIIISignAndNexus.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 30, 2006

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Today we are going to look at the final definition: Definition 4 – A complete or radical change of any kind. God wants to do a sudden, radical, and complete change in each of us.

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Are you doing whatever it takes to get closer to God and to help others do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With Christ

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

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By following the commands of God, we are truly living with Christ.

Grace and mercy be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In Old Testament times, Moses, the Patriarchs and the rest of the Jews looked toward a specific part of a tent as the living place for God. Blood was shed in this Tent of Meeting in the form sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Disturbing Presence

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

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Jesus’ presence often causes as much disturbance as peace.

A Disturbing Presence Luke 8: 26-39 June 20, 2004 A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the pastor said to the old man’s grandson who always sat with his grandfather, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

"The Journey From Sinner To Saint!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 1, 2005

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5 The call of Matthew

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5 Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey from Sinner to Saint!" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Changing Faith Encounter

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 31, 2008

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Examine the results of a life changing faith encounter with Jesus Christ.

Beginning next Sunday we are to be involved in a four day “Faith Encounter.” The purpose of this event is to encourage and strengthen your faith through a series of special services. The services will be planned around strong preaching and meaningful worship. This will be a time for us to come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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