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Can We Give God Too Much Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

giving sacrificially, God is no man’s debtor

CAN WE GIVE GOD TOO MUCH? EXODUS 363-7 This morning I am not going to preach on what was to come next in the sermon series on How people grow. The reason is quite simple – we all need to hear what I am going to say this morning about our finances and about our giving. Before some of you begin to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:3-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What We Can Learn From Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 8, 2003

But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will neve

What We Can Learn From Children - (Luke 18:16,17) "But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Sing The Lord's Song?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Discouragement is one the Satan’s most powerful tools and has stolen the Lord’s song from the lips of many Christians. Some thoughts on how to face this problem that is common to us all at one time or another in our life.

HOW CAN WE SING THE LORD’S SONG? "How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?" Psalm 137:4 I. THE CHILD OF GOD HAS A SONG TO SING! "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4, Psalm 137:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002

We rejoice in a God who brings peace.

CAN WE HAVE SOME PEACE, PLEASE? Luke 2:14 (8-16) S: Peace Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BRINGS PEACE. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in Luke 2:14 three reasons why we rejoice in a God who brings peace. The ____ reason is the… I. REACTION II. REACH III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Live As God's Children?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 14, 2003

Because of God’s covenant of grace believers are called to live separate and holy lives.

"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Can We Ignore God Without Consequence?

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Noah built the ark in the open plain, far from the sea, surely attracting derision. It was hard work that required sustained effort over years and years time. But he BELIEVED and OBEYED God as a result of his faith. God honored that faith by providing a m

Can We Ignore God Without Consequence? We return to the book of Beginnings this morning. Our text is drawn from one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, found in Genesis 6 through 9. The account of Noah. With apologies to David Letterman, here’s a Top Ten list of lessons learned from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can We Really Understand The Influence Of Mothers?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2001

A mother’s day sermon

CAN WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS? 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-7 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Mother’s Day Background, Pulpit Helps 1991 It was a woman named Anna M. Jarvis who first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Beyond What We Can See

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

A discussion on the contours of faith

Beyond What We Can See Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1 - 10; 11: 32 - 12: 3 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO He stood at the precipice between life and death, a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can We Bring To Earth And To Heaven?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to make your Christian witness count on earth and in Heaven.

We are in the section of Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church where Paul is encouraging them to grow in their likeness to Christ while he continues to accomplish his work for Christ, even in a prison cell. If any of us have ever said, "We can’t do what God has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: *other

Why We Know God Can Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

In the final part of this series, we look at why we know God can and wants to revive us once again.

PART 3: (Psalm 85:8-13) Why We Know God Can and Wants to Do This: Waiting for a gracious answer in full confidence and assurance of receiving God’s greatest blessings. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can Learn Hope From A Child

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008

As we ready our hearts and homes for this Christmas Season let us give Hope to ALL those around us as they see our courage in the light of the worlds fear. Let it be our faith that shines in the dark days to come so that it like this Advent candle flames

We can learn HOPE from a Child Hope for the Nations Matthew 12:21 NIV 21 In his name the nations will put their hope. Romans 12:12 NIV 12Be joyful in hope patient in affliction faithful in prayer. Hebrews 11:1 NIV 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Can't Lighten Up

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Can We Tell The Voice Of God

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Is it God’s voice that you are listening to for guidance or is the Devil leading you astray.

How Can We tell the Voice is God’s and not Satan’s We need to recognize that sometimes Satan’s voice comes to us not in our thoughts and imaginations, but through the words of other people, some of whom may seem to be well intentioned or say they love us. The Bible assures us that there is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Really Be Holy? Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Suffering from Happiness - Can we really be Holy? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God