Sermons about Choosing Friends

How To Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

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A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. Have you experienced the FRUSTRATION of trying to LIVE in two WORLDS? 1. You are a Christian on Sunday morning, but then during the week at WORK or at SCHOOL when with your Non-Christian friends you ACT like them. Christ certainly doesn’t SHINE through. ILLUSTRATION: I shared ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 31, 2016

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We've seen the importance of love regarding my salvation and how it needs to be the foundation for all my relationships. We looked at how love is the factor in overcoming fear and unforgiveness. Today we'll see what it has to do with overcoming the world.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (part six) INTRODUCTION: In our series on what love has to do with it, we've seen the importance of love being the basis for my salvation, my relationship with God and my service to God. We've seen how love needs to be the foundation of all my relationships if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death To Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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This is the 2nd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

Sunday Morning April 13, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#2 DEATH TO SIN Luke 23:40-43 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Believe It When I See It

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Riches That Are Ours In Christ

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 8, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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An exposition of Ephesians 1:3-14

Islington Baptist Church November 6, 2005 Ephesians 1:3-14 Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2 The riches that are ours in Christ Please help me out by completing this sentence, “I am rich because…..” Health? Family? Friends? Materially? Canadian? Educated? Regardless of how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 25, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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I delivered this sermon following my own ordination ceremony. It encourages people to answer the call of God on their life.

Answering the Call, Mathew 16:24-26 Introduction When I met Bill Ellerman I was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma Arizona. Bill was a retired Baptist preacher who happened to be the father in law of a woman who my wife worked with at the time. Bill was a wonderful man. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Plan For Change

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Following God means embracing change

Intro: *note - will have just finished having communion service Jesus tells us to do this in remembrance of him. Let’s reflect a little on the Lord Jesus, and the earthly ministry he had while he was here among us. We know that Jesus came to do the father’s will. He came to finish the work the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Strong In Battle

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 30, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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We have been redeemed from the curse of law, we have been set free, but we still are in a constant battle.

We have been redeemed from the curse of law, we have been set free, but we still are in a constant battle. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Workers

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002

based on 100 ratings

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When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Coming: To Bring Blessing Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…To Bring Blessing December 11th, 2005 Have you ever come up with the perfect plan for something? A plan that was going to accomplish for you something that you really wanted and everyone else was going to benefit too. In fact, the world would be a happier place once the wheels of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Christ Perfectly Demonstrated The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it

Why Jesus Urged Everyone to Live By the Golden Rule Illustration:Most people wish to serve God -- but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London. 1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stronghold Of Love Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

based on 98 ratings

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God’s love is a stronghold in our lives.

We are continuing our look at the stronghold of God. Often when a series of messages is preached we have the tendency to see them merely as individual messages and lose the intended emphasis. So I want to refresh your heart and mind as to why we ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Self-Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus - Absolute Victor

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

based on 141 ratings

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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

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