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Get The Mansion!

Contributed by Neal Gray on Aug 15, 2001

What does sanctification mean? It means to 1) separate, 2) dedicate, and 3) to be filled. All of this happens by the power of God; but He will not intrude upon our lives unless we grant Him permission in sincere faith.

"Get the Mansion!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Purpose: What does sanctification mean? It means to 1) separate, 2) dedicate, and 3) to be filled. All of this happens by the power of God; but He will not intrude upon our lives unless we grant Him permission in ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001

This is the third sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What's Yours?

Contributed by Mark Umbehagen on Aug 23, 2001

Good sermon to be used on a "No Excuse Sunday".

“Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What’s yours?” Hebrews 10:22-25 Central Baptist Church August 26, 2001 “No Excuse Sunday” To make it possible for everyone to attend church, how about having a special "No Excuse Sunday?" Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say "Sunday is my only day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001

God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Following The Leader

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy From Your True Identity

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 7, 2001

Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.

Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

There Are Only Two Roads...

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 9, 2001

In man’s journey toward eternity, there are really only two roads: one which leads to eternal destruction in hell and the other which leads to eternal life in heaven.

Has anyone here ever heard of Diego Rivera? No, not Geraldo Rivera from TV... Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera was a famous mural painter from Mexico at the beginning part of the 20th century. Rivera painted a handful of very famous murals depicting Mexico’s history. In these murals he would place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 17, 2001

How did Jesus react as He saw people hurting and oppressed?

The Compassion Of Jesus Matthew 9:35-38 I) GO as Jesus went. (v.35) A) Where did he go? 1) He went into the cities and villages. II) SEE as Jesus saw. (v.36) A) He saw the multitudes. 1) He saw that they needed healing. 2) He saw that they needed help. 3) He saw that they needed hope. III) FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Double-Edged Sword

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2001

The importance of studying the Word of God

Hebrews 4:12-13 “THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A day or two before I was to leave for college, my pastor came to my door with a gift. It was a small--pocket-sized Bible with a nice leather cover. I was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Has You (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001

The Blessings of God follow a committed life

Title: When God Has You, You Have His Blessings Text: Psalms 68:19 Intro: When God has us we receive His blessings upon our lives, so much so that we become burdened with blessings. In the movie, Fiddler on the Roof, Tevia makes this statement about money being a curse, that if money is such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000

Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist