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Spiritual Examination Series

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 8,278 views

In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 7,634 views

Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Focus Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 11,039 views

Week four in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

14, March 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK FOUR: FOCUS Introduction: The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. So her father gave her some words of wisdom. He said to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,638 views

A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004

based on 88 ratings

| 17,251 views

1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

(The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005

based on 138 ratings

| 29,199 views

Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time For Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2006

based on 55 ratings

| 13,761 views

What Jesus did called for change, not reform.

Luke 6:12-26 Time for Change Woodlawn Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Your Neighbors Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 23,577 views

Christmas is a time to make room.

TOUCH YOUR NEIGHBORS Luke 2:1-7 S: Evangelism Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS A TIME TO MAKE ROOM. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Luke 2:1-7 three stages that encourage us to share Jesus by making room for others in our lives. The ____ stage is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 3,870 views

Learn to receive the grace of God and give away to others the grace of God.

If you’ve been with us for the last six months, you are in for a wonderful surprise today. We will complete Paul’s letter to the Philippians within the next 30 minutes! For some of you, I’m guessing reading and studying through one of the 66 books in the Bible is a new experience, and I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: *other

The Credible Christian Woman Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 21, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 7,284 views

The Credible Christian woman will be found if she nurtures her inner being, if she is being herself, if she is being satisfied with the occupation in which she is engaged and if she will be present to others.

(By Di Appleby) ’For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’. I think women know a lot about seasons. It’s tied up with our biology – we keep on experiencing changes. When we first menstruate, we come to realise that we are part of a sisterhood that shares a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 4,936 views

Ever wish you could find some "real help" dealing with your emotions? This series will show us how to deal with the way we feel. Part 1 will show us how to have Success over Stress.

¡§How to Deal with the Way I feel¡¨ part 1 (Success Over Stress) Brian A. Moon On a recent episode of the hit TV sit-com ¡§Everybody Loves Raymond¡¨ there was a situation in which their daughter had this new teacher who loved to dish out the homework. The young grade school aged girl had over 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Find Your Place In Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Jan 24, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 13,999 views

Lydia was a person who found her true place in life, an accomplishment that many people throughout the years have tried to achieve.

YOU CAN FIND YOUR PLACE IN LIFE Acts 16:13-15 Her name was Lydia. She wasn’t your everyday ordinary woman, at least not in her day! Today she would fit right in with so many women becoming more and more prominent in the work place. But in her day it was almost unheard of for a woman to work out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 5,127 views

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 1,325 ratings

| 604,743 views

In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,190 views

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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