Sermons about Choosing Friends

When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005

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It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-27

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord And His Servants

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2016

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21 REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS

THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS 1. THE LORD HAS A GREAT PURPOSE FOR HIS SERVANTS JOHN 15:16 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ROMANS 8:28-30 Philippians 3:7-14 EPHESIANS 2:10 1 Peter 2:9 2. THE LORD CHOOSES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

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A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can I Do For God And My Country?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my Country?

What Can I Do for God and My Country? Thesis: We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my country? Quote: John F. Kennedy: Inaugural Address Jan. 20, 1961 “…my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 D Christianity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 10, 2011

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Luke 9:23 gives three steps to becoming a Disciple... Deny... Disconnect and Devote.

3 D Christianity Luke 9:23 If you have your bibles, turn to Luke, Chapter 9 and we will begin with verse 23. If you don’t have your bibles… SHAME ON YOU! Please use the one in the pew this week… and bring your own next week. Today I am going to be asking and discussing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

based on 7 ratings

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What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religious Party Poopers

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

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A look at hypocrisy.

In what way was Christianity new and improved from Judaism? Why is it inappropriate for Christians to boring and depressed? Why do so many people have the idea that Christians are narrow minded and uncompassionate people? How can we balance celebration in Jesus with a serious commitment? Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silly Putty Christian

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Living in the light means our life is exposed, is action oriented, is saved by Jesus.

Living In The Light (John 3:19-21) Intro: A. Conflict. We hate it, but everyone faces it. There are personal conflicts that we may have with other people. Sometimes those conflicts literally churn within us. There is the conflict we have internally as we strive to do good and find within ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms

Contributed by Bob Roberts on Nov 18, 2006

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Storms! We just do not know what to do with them. For some the presences of storms are indicators that something must have went wrong. How are we to look at storms – are they from the devil, or the cause and effect of disobedience? Or maybe there is a thi

IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020

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This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

People God Uses

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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This morning we are going to look at the prostitute who placed her faith in God and received salvation from destruction.

Introduction Hey: More and more we are hearing about other religions. False religions that say you must do something in order to be saved. But we serve the true God, who reached out to us to provide salvation. You: Have you found salvation in the Lord today? Or are you still trying to earn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

based on 424 ratings

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Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 9, 2001

based on 257 ratings

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God wants to mold our lives, if we will let Him, and make us into beautiful creations.

It’s kinda humorous that I’m going to attempt to talk about pottery. I’m not the artsy, craftsy type. However, that’s the image that Jeremiah uses and it’s a beautiful one. In preparing for this sermon, I read that before it is glazed and fired, the potter may reshape and redo the pottery, if it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

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