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The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

He Is Able To Deliver You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,495 views

Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him

He is Able to Deliver You (Matt 4:1-12) Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him? Even Jesus was willing to be led ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Time To Build?

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,518 views

This Sermon is to help the Church understand and discern the need to build

Text: Luke 5:1-7 Title: Is It Time To Build? October 27, 2002 Illustration: Church Building experts say that its time to build when you’re church has reached 80% of your max capacity. They also say that if you don’t build, you may reach 100%, but statistics prove that you will begin to lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Absolute Victor

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

based on 141 ratings

| 6,493 views

Jesus is completely victorious over sin and death

Are you a winner or a loser? We all want to be winners, don’t we? At the end of the game, we want to be on the side with 14 runs, like the White Sox had last night, instead of the team with 3 runs, like the Indians. Nike had a slogan a couple of years ago that reflected this attitude: "second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 13,963 views

by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 4, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 18,915 views

When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water together. We can see Papatoetoe won for Jesus. Just like Nehemiah was able to complete the temple wall against overwhelming odds

UNITY Pastor Ian Johnson ~Papatoetoe Elim Church 09:2003. This may be the most important message ever preached at Papatoetoe Elim. The message of unity! By this shall all men know that you are my disciples! When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing For God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 13, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 4,975 views

Pentecost 14: Joshua offers the Israelites a choice. But what does it mean to choose for God? We explore this in today’s message.

This morning, the alarm went off and I got up – I had a choice to get up or not. After shaving and showering, I went to my closet picked out the shirt and trousers that I’m wearing today – I had a choice. After this I went to the kitchen and picked out a mug to have a cup of coffee. Now, those of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Golden Lampstand” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 8, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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What does the portrayal of the church being like a golden lampstand say about how God sees His church?

One of the principles associated with spiritual maturity is that spiritual maturity comes from learning to see things from God’s perspective. When I come to see things as God sees them, it makes all the difference in the world. When I learn to see those without Christ as God sees them, I develop ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Church Be Saved?

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 7,002 views

Will the Church be saved? Yes! When we learn to pray prayers that are not shallow, short, or simplistic; but pray prayers that cause God to say Amen.

"Will the Church be Saved? Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 1 - 3 Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:1 "When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifice, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple." Last week our Pastor challenged us with the message, "Can the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Rescue

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009

based on 11 ratings

| 7,555 views

Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Materialism's Blinder: Biotechnology And Truth

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 4,006 views

Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research—debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative decisions about regulation. But you need to pay attention and speak up: The next debate may be about your own wor

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research--debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 19,379 views

How being made in the image of God is foundational to our self-image and that it is primarily relational

Made in God’s Image Genesis 1.26-28 Why is it that we swat flies without a second thought and yet if we knocked down a pedestrian we would not be able to sleep? What is it about human life that makes it so valuable or precious? Why do doctors, midwives etc fight to save the life of a child? Why ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Unity In The House

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 23, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 5,883 views

The body of Christ is made up of many ethnic groups ~ Many cultures~ But if we want to see the Glory of God we must walk in our diversity and accept our difference and be in unity!

UNITY Pastor Ian Johnson ~Papatoetoe Elim Church :2003. This may be the most important message ever preached at Papatoetoe Elim. The message of unity! By this shall all men know that you are my disciples! When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 17:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Topical Sermon. Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 14, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,428 views

I believe the ELCA congregations who are in rage over our Chruch’s assembly decision to endorse homosexuality, need to take time beofore acting - but act we must.

24th Sunday after Pentecost, November 15, 2009 Grace be into you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your many blessings upon us, especially the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Men Who Went To Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 9,775 views

A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

"Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

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