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"Self-Denial"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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Self-Denial means freedom to follow Christ.

Luke 9:23-25 “Self-Denial” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkvieew-umc.org Self-Denial is not something that we talk a whole lot about these days, but I am convinced that it is the key—not only to our eternal salvation—but also to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Your Life In The Cross

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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This sermon takes the four letters of LIFE and uses each one to call us to a deeper commitment in our relationship with Christ. Each directive are reflections that come straight from the cross. Love - Invitation of Suffering - Forgiveness - Eternal Life

* Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people are these (1) Do you know Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Or Be-Attitudes? (Matthew 5:1-13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 11,644 views

Christianity is not a form of self-help therapy. It’s a call to radical discipleship ...

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with ’The Lord is my Shepherd’ and ’For God so love the world ...’, the verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most popular in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

People Fishing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

based on 85 ratings

| 11,465 views

Sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany The Call of the Disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "People Fishing" I would like to share with you part of a sermon preached by Charles Spurgeon, one of England’s most powerful preaches during the 1850’s where his church grew from 300 members to well over 5000. I have many what I call "heroes" in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Dust

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The Torah and its teachings.

Dust July 23, 2006 Matthew 4:18-22 Last Sunday, one of our guests/visitors to the service asked if we had a pamphlet about what we believed as a Church. I said we did and handed it to her. In the pamphlet, which is in the entryway for all who are interested, are listed 5 of the core beliefs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Be Warriors For Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,793 views

As a Christian you are being enlisted to do the following… be strong…but how? in the Lord’s power in the Lord’s might We are called to be strong in the sovereign unlimited power of the Lord—in the power of His might—in His ability to use His power

Come and Be God’s Warrior Called to be Warriors for Christ Called to Suit up for Battle Called to wear our Armor always It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 10,196 views

This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

“living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fellowship - Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 2, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 6,321 views

A srmon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Jesus high priestly prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "Fellowship - Eternal life" 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-111

Denomination: Lutheran

Pass It On

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 9,653 views

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany The call of Philip and Nathanael

2 Sunday after the Ephipany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Pass it On" 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, “We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 6,407 views

First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Give Everything. Period."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 9,177 views

How to have the full life Jesus promises and steps along the journey.

Mark 12:38-44 “Give Everything. Period.” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to come to us and say: “Would you like to have a completely satisfying time during your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning And Growing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 4,655 views

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Jeans Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Aug 21, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Jesus tells his disciples that they need to go out into the world and sing God’s song. This requires action! Not everybody will recognize God’s song but for those who do, it will be beautiful. This requires action on our part. We are the ones who sing

VIDEO: YOUTUBE: Joshua Bell; Washington Post in Metro DC, Length 2:44 Gene Weingarten from the Washington post writes: "HE EMERGED FROM THE METRO AT THE L’ENFANT PLAZA STATION AND POSITIONED HIMSELF AGAINST A WALL BESIDE A TRASH BASKET. By most measures, he was nondescript: a youngish white man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Real Respect For Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,011 views

Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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