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The Me, Myself, And I Syndrome

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 127 ratings

| 13,226 views

This sermon addresses the need for accountability

Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Needs And Wants"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 3,651 views

Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

based on 86 ratings

| 30,286 views

How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Thinking Small Leads To Big Results

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 2, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 5,121 views

God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives.

How Thinking Small Leads to BIG Results August 28/29, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives. OBJECTIVES: • People who are not involved in a small group will be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lasting Foundation

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,845 views

The difference between a life that will endure the tests and trials of life and one that will fail is obedience to Jesus.

Matthew 7:21-29—HOUSE OF CARDS Building a house is always a serious undertaking. I was about 5 years old when my uncle began showing me how to build a car house. He taught me three different ways in which I could stack the card. And each time he would start and I would want to jump right in after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Complacency Or Christ

Contributed by William White Jr on Jun 24, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 8,388 views

Hopefully this is a sermon of empowerment.

COMPLACENCY OR CHRIST? (Mark 6:30-38) I admit to you that I was quite taken up by all the pomp and circumstance leading up to and shortly following Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. Churches were snapping up and selling tickets hurriedly. Media presses were heavily addressing every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-44

Denomination: Holiness

A Short Lesson On Convictions

Contributed by George Rennau on May 24, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 9,173 views

Are your convictions based on what the Bible teaches.

Short Lesson on Convictions My purpose is not to make an exhaustive study of this subject but to get you thinking about your convictions, and whether or not they are based on what the Bible teaches. What does the word conviction mean? Joshua 14:7 I was forty years old when Moses the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

U & Your Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 9, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 6,214 views

Message 1 in a four part series about "U" and growing in Christian community.

CenterPointe Christian Church – 7.10.05 Series: U-ology -- Message 1: U & Your Friends Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

based on 90 ratings

| 3,560 views

Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Tall And Strong

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 4,343 views

In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

U & Him Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 21, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,359 views

This is the second message in a 4 part seris looking and "U" and the need for community. This sermon focuses on the fact that to grow in Christ you need good friends around you.

CenterPointe Christian Church Series: U-ology Message 2: U & Him Date: 7.17.05 Key Text: Philippians 2:5 Last week we talked about friendship and the need we have in our lives for friends. I made the point that America, as great as a nation as we are, is one of the loneliest nations in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking How God Thinks

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

based on 13 ratings

| 4,283 views

A short lesson on the mind of Christ. Great for a devotional or small group

Tonight I want to talk about following the spirit inside you I grew up Baptist- no one ever really said “God told me!” “I think the Lord’s telling us to do …this!” That’s why so many church adopt “We’ve never done it that way” “That will never work” “We tried that once, it didn’t work” We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Accountability Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 29, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 18,752 views

Genuine Accountability starts our acronym of GRACE. Using the Shepherds Covenant which is prepared for pastors and ministry leaders but expand them to everyone desiring a Christ-centered life

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. August 28, 2005 “Genuine Accountability” Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks designed to help us understand grace in a new way. We are going to be taking the letters of the word grace and over the next few weeks dissecting them to look at our own lives and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 12,769 views

Life change happens best in a community group. It’s the best thing you can get involved in to have an unshakable walk with God.

I’ve had the privilege of helping two teenagers learn to drive. Both of our oldest sons had the same habit. They loved to drive waaay right. As a passenger, you thought, “If he swerves to the right just a little, I’m going to be wearing a mailbox.” I’d say things like, “Whatever you do, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 7,422 views

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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