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God's Set Purpose Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 4,740 views

"God’s determined purpose and foreknowledge." The New International Version calls it "God’s set purpose and foreknowledge." The King James Version calls it "the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Perhaps the best translation is the Revised

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s Set Purpose Acts 2:22-23 Story of the engineer who operated a drawbridge. Had to make a choice between his son or a train full of people. It has all the ingredients of a good sermon illustration. It is emotional. It is dramatic. It will break your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 31,809 views

A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.

He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 9,158 views

Does this parable really teach salvation by works?No!

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy. And he comes across this question: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 24, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 2,725 views

This is about where to save our treasure.

Regis is famous for asking, “Who wants to be a millionaire?” The better question is “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Perhaps the only ones are the billionaires. We all think about it. Many preachers talk about a prosperity gospel. “Follow God and get rich” is their mantra. Usually it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is The Grinch Going To Steal My Christmas? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,658 views

The story of Herod and the Wise Men: Herod completely missed Christmas. The Wise Men found a king. Who will we be more like?

Is the Grinch going to steal my Christmas? “A Reel Look at Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 Intro: Video…“Heart two sizes too small” What does it feel like when my heart is too small? • My life is a mess. • I am not happy. • I am isolated. • I don’t really enjoy it when others are happy. Herod is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Den Of Thieves And A Kosher Baptist Suit Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 3,707 views

Built on Mark 11, it helps people to see why Jesus was really angry with the Pharisees for what they were doing in the court of the Gentiles.

A DEN OF THIEVES AND A KOSHER BAPTIST SUIT (Mark 11:15 NIV) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:16 NIV) and would not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Got The Power

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 8,217 views

This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Swift Ears And A Slow Tongue

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,553 views

Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything?

SWIFT EARS AND A SLOW TONGUE. James 1:19-27 There is no one harder to teach than a know it all. Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything? They all are good at talking and enjoy having people to listen. Haven’t you just wanted to bring up a subject they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 21,141 views

A 3 point Outline challenging the Christian to live for God.

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future (KJV) Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 1.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 5,305 views

Now you reckon what Daniel had to guide him at this crucial time?

Daniel chapter 1. Last time we talked about why Judah was taken captive into Babylon. It was the judgment of God for disobeying His rules and Commandments. The Jews repeatedly disobeyed His commands, especially the law of the land. The land was supposed to have a Sabbath, to lay desolate the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Hell?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 2,731 views

A sermon on the reality of Hell.

WHY BELIEVE IN HELL? Matthew 10:24-28 INTRO: Dante wrote Divine Comedy in the 14th century. He is the chief character. In the epic poem, Dante is lost in a dark forest which symbolizes his own unworthy life, and the evil he saw in society. On Good Friday, he meets Virgil, a Roman poet, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Carved His Own Pathway

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 18 ratings

| 3,847 views

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods.

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods. Jesus did not fit peoples’ idea of a "Jewish Messiah". Most Jews expected the Messiah to overthrow the government and set up a kingdom that would dominate all facets of religion, commerce and culture. When Jesus did not meet ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Go To Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 120 ratings

| 27,490 views

We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 8 ratings

| 2,976 views

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 169 ratings

| 29,333 views

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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