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Envy Is Not Pretty Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Envy is an emotion that refuses to recognize the goodness of God. Envy is telling God that God could have done a better job with us.

Envy is Not Pretty I Samuel 18:6-9 February 9, 2005 Ash Wednesday I love music. All kinds of music. If you look through my CD collection, you will find Contemporary Christian, Country, Classic Rock, Opera, Broadway Show Tunes, and Classical. I like Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Beatles, Bon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Trinity Answers Three Questions

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 4,602 views

Rather than explaining the Trinity, a better approach is to turn the matter on its head, and to set forth the questions for which the Trinity is the answer.

The Trinity Answers Three Questions Genesis 1:1-2:3, 2 Corinthians 13:5 -14, Matthew 28:16-20 William Phelps taught English literature at Yale for forty-one years until his retirement in 1933. As he was marking an examination paper shortly before Christmas one year, Phelps came across the note ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

based on 99 ratings

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It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

based on 50 ratings

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We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Pull The Weeds?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Cameos Of God's Perfect Forgiveness

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Word pictures of how God forgives. These give us a better understanding of how we too can forgive more perfectly

Matthew 18:21-22 - Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. No doubt Peter thought his Master would be pleased with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,729 views

Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 6,408 views

We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Real Change

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 5, 2008

based on 2 ratings

| 2,586 views

The changes that Jesus Brought to our world that made life better for everone. How Jesus affected the status of Woman, children and slaves.

Jesus is real change! Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church 700 N. Tucker Shawnee, OK 74840 Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance The day after Election Day I heard a lot about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 10,352 views

Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

“Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012

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The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare

How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014

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Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pray And Praise Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 9,021 views

With the ups and downs of life there is something we can do to make any situation better, to respond to any situation. Talk to God!

Pray and Praise: James 5:13-20 As I get older I notice that life, is really full of swings and roundabouts, those times that people describe as ups and downs or seasons. You could be having a great day one of those ones when people are generally cherry and greet one another with a smile and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 31:9-12, Psalm 92:1-5, Matthew 6:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Twas The Night Before . . . ?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 21, 2010

| 4,569 views

On Halloween it seems fitting to speak about Hell, this sermon shows that Hell is a choice, there are no second chances there and Heaven is a much better choie.

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Today is Halloween, the night before what has been called “All Saints Day” a supposed time to pray and remember the dead. The History of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Chronicles 28:20 – King David's Encouragement

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2011

based on 14 ratings

| 8,941 views

We can better learn from King David as he encourages his son, godly father and son relationship is in display.

I Chronicles 28:20 – King David's Encouragement 1Chronicles 28:20 David continued with these words for his son Solomon: "Be strong and courageous, and get to work. Never be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor will he abandon you right up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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