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Faith And Service Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

this message looks at the relationship between faith and the things we do for God

Introduction This chapter was written to encourage some believers who were having a hard time. These examples of faith were meant to inspire them to keep on trusting and living for God even though they could not yet see the things they were believing God for. The first example of that is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Obediently Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

The connection between knowing Jesus and how you live your life.

Walking Obediently 1 John 2:3-6 May 21, 2006 If you were to find yourself in a courtroom standing before a Judge and a Jury, accused of being a Christian, a Jesus follower, would there be enough evidence to convict you? John writes in v. 3 - "We know that we have come to know him "or more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard Of God

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Dec 6, 2008

The relationship between God and His children is like that of a farmer and his farmland

INTRODUCTION THE VINEYARD OF GOD God is a family man, both in the spiritual and the human senses of it. He has children born in His “own house”. There is therefore a fatherly relationship between Him and His children. In order to show the kind of children he has, and the level of interaction ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eating With Dirty Hands

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 28, 2009

There is a huge difference between being and saying we are a disciple of Christ Jesus.

Mark 7: 1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23 / Eating With Dirty Hands Intro: I would like everyone to look at your hands for a moment. Think for a moment about where those hands have been today. Are they clean? How do you know if they are clean or not? They might be covered with germs! --- Just in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Move

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Allowing Christ to tearing down he walls between church and unchurched.

On the move Folks we “royal we” have since Easter been hearing about the importance of vision. A vision that is based on scripture and ultimately looks outside the walls of the physical church. Most recently we have been considering who is our neighbor..or more precisely how to be a neighbor to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

The King And The Kid Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon addressing the balance between child-like faith and maturity in Christ.

INTRO: Kid = innocence -- faith -- dreams -- hope King = Authority -- dominion - conquer - If the Kid in us is wounded - It will greatly hinder the King in us - Thus, not establishing our Kingdom -- Rule -- Destiny - But Psalms 147:3 says -- that God heals the broken hearted and binds up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Faith For Real? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

The difference between a superficial believeism and a transforming faith in Jesus Christ is examined.

Is Your Faith For Real? James 2:14-26 6-8-08 Intro Text: James 2:14-26 James opens this discussion with two rhetorical questions in verse 14, “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?” or more accurately the NIV asks, “Can SUCH ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Charismatic

"A Better Bridge" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will have a better grasp of their greater access to God through Jesus. - Heart: The people will love God and one another. - Hands: The people will try to be better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study In Elbows And Fingertips

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

God understands the difference between elbows of unconcern or casualness and fingertips of faith.

In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, I found this one story of a study in elbows and fingertips. It is the story of how God understands the difference between elbows of unconcern or casualness and fingertips of faith. The story is the setting of our Lord returning from some time of rest and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 30, 2007

The focus is on the relationship between humanity and God, and how sin affects that relationship.

GENESIS The Fall of Man © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI – When we don’t follow God it puts relational distance between us… and that distance kills! Alright… grab a Bible and open up to Genesis, Chapter 2, verse 4. We’ve got a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0808 Trinity Viii: False Prophets And The Three Confessions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2007

The role of the prophet today and how to discern between true & false ones.

Sermon: False Prophets and the Three Confessions Text: Matt 7:15-21-23 & Ro 8:12-17 Occasion: Trinity VIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, July 29, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Brian Black on Feb 14, 2007

Sermon for Amazing Grace Sunday focusing on the connection between grace and justice.

Today we are celebrating Amazing Grace Sunday which is being observed by approx. 3000 churches around the country. The date was picked to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slave trade in Great Britain. The leader of this abolition movement was a British politician – Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When He Looked Up I Looked Down

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist