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Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

based on 268 ratings

| 63,050 views

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Armor?"

Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001

based on 80 ratings

| 5,234 views

This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 12, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 20,336 views

God’s missionary perspective throughout history challenges us to ask the question: Are we in tune with the heartbeat of God?

THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD In the church we have many clichés and buzzwords. We have used these phrases so often they have become commonplace. They still have their intellectual meaning, but they have lost their psychological impact. If you have been in the church for any time at all, you have heard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There Are No Victories At Bargain Prices"

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 5,245 views

A sermon that speaks to our need to make the most of the time we have. A challenge to not let opportunities to slip by us.

“There are no victories at bargain prices.” Pastor Glenn Newton 12-26-99 Text: Acts 24:24-27 The title of my message this morning is a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “There are no victories at bargain prices.” This morning this message is for me as much as it is for anyone here, Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is God Like - Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 5,703 views

Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 1

A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I’m drawing God." The teacher paused and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is God Like - Part 2

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

based on 102 ratings

| 5,811 views

Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 2

Today we conclude a study that we began last Sunday in Matthew 11 – answering the question: "What is God like"? If you missed it, pick up the tape. But to bring us up to speed – John the Baptist, having baptized Jesus as the Messiah, has some doubts and sends his disciples to ask the question: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Apostle's Prayer

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 3,735 views

Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 8,807 views

A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

Contributed by W F on Dec 15, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,849 views

A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Coming At You With An Attitude In 2003

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,237 views

This sermon deals with choosing to have the attitude of Jesus Christ as we face the challenges the New Year Will certainly bring.

Coming At You With An Attitude Genesis 4:1-16 Acts 16:11-16 Text Philippians 2:1-11 Tell the person next to you, “in 2003, I will be coming at you with an attitude.” We can be assured that 2003 is going to bring a host of situations in our lives. There are going to be some incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 9,656 views

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 7,519 views

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,730 views

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Love Have To Do With It

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 11,469 views

This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rushing God's Timing

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 10,309 views

A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

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