Sermons about California Gold Rush

A Harvesting Church

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 30, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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The type of Church the Spirit forms. A Church that harvests the nations.

Two stories... A young boy is at church with his mother. He is a good little boy, quiet & well behaved. He doesn’t cause any problems. But sometimes he stands up in the pew, turns around, and looks at the people behind him. He smiles a great big smile at them. His smile is infectious. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When The World Is On Fire?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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1. You have to decide what is of value. 2. You have to let go. 3. You have to seek out others who have been through the fire.

A few weeks ago Eli and I attended the National Outreach Convention, along with our wives, in beautiful San Diego, California. Shortly after we returned, fires blazed through that entire area. After the convention Sue and I drove to one quaint little town which was filled with antique and gift ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Will God Continue To Bless America?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 4,938 views

God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buy The Truth (Proverbs 23:23)

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 30, 2024

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The text will be explored in two sermons: One, Buying Truth; Two, Not Selling Truth

BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT Proverbs 23:23 INTRODUCTION A. All truth is God’s truth, whether scientific, philosophical, historical, political, or theological. 1. Some truths are self-evident. 2. Some truths are elusive. 2. Some “truths” are falsified—alternate facts. 3. Some “truths” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race With Perseverance

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 21, 2024

based on 1 rating

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This sermon explores the three key principles in running the race: laying aside hindrances, fixing our focus, and enduring until the finish.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Introduction: The Race of Faith Life is often compared to a race. It’s not a sprint but a marathon—one that requires endurance, focus, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Show Partiality?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

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This message looks at four different types of partiality that take place in churches: Class, Geographic, Racial, and Denominational discrimination. Prejudice in the church displeases the Lord, it is unjust and a complete travesty!

Last Sunday was recognized on the SBC calendar as Racial Reconciliation Sunday, and so I want to share something applicable today. I’ve entitled our message, “Do You Show Partiality?” and this is actually a question for each of us here today. According to Noah Webster, in the 1828 American ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, John 4:5-9, Galatians 2:11-12, Acts 10:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Down Is Up

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 9, 2015

based on 1 rating

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A sermon that looks at the dynamics of Mark chapter 3 20 - 35 and attempts to show how often in the Christian life in order to go up we need to go what the world considers as down.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 In 1982, David Pawson was invited to speak in New Zealand. His had a reputation as a bible teacher, so people the people of Wellington were surprised when he said that he had a prophecy. He carried two burdens that God had given him for our nation. One burden ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Examining Ourselves

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 4,649 views

How to prepare for partaking in the Lord’s Supper

In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 4,312 views

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Consecrate Yourselves Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2022

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Before God can do any great work through his people, he must do a great work in his people.

Henry Blackaby tells the story of a missionary family assigned to a predominately Moslem urban center in 1985. After decades of work they had started only 5 small churches. Some friends asked them to consider going to a place where the people were more responsive to the gospel. But, they were ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

based on 234 ratings

| 36,488 views

This sermon is based on the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.

02/06/00 - What's In It for Me? …Stewardship! Who would like to win 6000 denari? 6000 denari (1 denari was 1 days wage) How much is that? Well, what are your worth a day? Minimum wage? - $252,000.00 dollars At say $18.00/hr - $864,000 dollars What would you do with a quarter of a million ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Life To The Fullest...god's Way!

Contributed by Landon Lewis on Jul 31, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 28,742 views

God has a purpose for each of our lives, and we can learn to make the most out of every day by learning to live life to the fullest, His way, and not just simply exist!

A little girl asks her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother goes on to tell her that she thought that it adds flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she had better ask her grandma since she had learned it from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quality Characteristics – Integrity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 14, 2008

based on 40 ratings

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This sermon looks at three benefits of Integrity. 1. A person of integrity lives above CORRUPTION. 2. A person of integrity lives in SECURITY. 3. A person of integrity leaves a lasting LEGACY.

Quality Characteristics – Integrity I have heard it said; It’s not what we eat that gives us strength – but what we digest. It’s not what we earn that makes us rich – but what we save. It’s not what we read that gives us knowledge – but what we remember. It’s not what we preach that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 28,454 views

To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit On Jesus, Because Jesus Never Quit On You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2009

based on 7 ratings

| 14,371 views

will you be numbered with the saints, or numbered with those who quit, give up, turn back on the Lord

ntro: have you ever felt like quitting something? I guess everyone from time to time feels like quitting their job, quitting a sport, ill) Tallassee football- quitting a relationship, quitting the church. But today’s message is: “You can’t quit on Jesus, because Jesus never quit on you” I would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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