Sermons about Civilian Affairs

Mother's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

based on 584 ratings

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Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

based on 132 ratings

| 5,699 views

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh How He Loves You And Me Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 15,863 views

2nd in series.

O How He Loves You and Me! Ruth 2:1-23 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY TO US. It is a parallel to the love affair that exists between Jesus Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him. Let’s recap what we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Bold Shall We Be?

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 6,038 views

This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith.

Introduction: This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith. This question also suggest to me several additional questions: Just where do I stand when ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 2,915 views

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Applying God's Remedy To What Ails Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 5, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Applying God’s Remedy to What Ails Us - 2 Chron 7:14 - How to begin praying for revival, remedies and reformation in your community.

Applying God’s Remedy to What Ails Us - 2 Chron 7:14 We live at a time when there is an increasing secularization of Americans. The Barna study reports that only 12% of people under 25 years of age attend church on a regular basis. More frightening is the fact that only 12% of these people, when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Family - [godly Heritage] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2005

based on 443 ratings

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A Godly Heritage is so important. And a great family is a SAVED family, a SERVING family, and a SANCTIFIED family. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Great Family Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church…we have a great program going on here, but it’s not enough. It takes more than hard workers and sacrificial servants to build a great church…we have that and last week it saved the church over $20k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Marriage Bed Be Undefiled

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 13,238 views

Challenging the Church and each Christian to up-hold God’s standards for sexual conduct, this examines the all too common sins of fornication and adultery.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4 There was a time when a preacher or teacher, when addressing the topic of sexuality, had to speak with great delicacy. The subject was not deemed fit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luc 15/1-10

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

| 3,394 views

Il n’y a aucun chapitre du Nouveau Testament si bien connu et a tellement chèrement aimé comme quinzième chapitre de l’évangile de Luc. On l’a appelé "l’évangile dans l’évangile," comme si il a contenu l’essence très distillée des bonnes nouvelles que Jés

ETUDE COMPLEMENTAIRE LUC 151-10 Il n’y a aucun chapitre du Nouveau Testament si bien connu et a tellement chèrement aimé comme quinzième chapitre de l’évangile de Luc. On l’a appelé "l’évangile dans l’évangile," comme si il a contenu l’essence très distillée des bonnes nouvelles que Jésus est venu ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 14,108 views

Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 4: Diligence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Fourth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #4 - Diligence.

2, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Four: Diligence Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 12:24

Denomination: Mennonite

Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honest To God

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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We are called to live in purity not in immorality. This is God’s specific command!

INTRODUCTION • When we started this series on 1 Thessalonians, I stated that a good theme for the book could be titled the same as a Chuck Colson book, “How Now Shall We live?” • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #5 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Continuing in our series on EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of salvation ... the old love for the world will pass away and yield to a new love for God.

BLESSED ASSURANCE – Evidence #5 “Old Things Are Passed Away” INTRODUCTION: We have been studying the EVIDENCES that give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. In our study we have seen: o Without the ASSURANCE of salvation, you can’t live a productive Christian life. o EVIDENCE #1 – Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

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