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  • Live A Life Worthy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    The first in a series on the book of Colossians.

    Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com ¡§Living A Worthy Life¡¨ September 2, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson¡K This morning we begin a ...read more

  • Thy Will Be Done: By Any Means Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    To pray for the will of God to be done in the aftermath of the terror of Sept. 11 is to see that the will of God and the ways of God must always be joined; to avoid sinking to the level of the terrorists; and to repent of little faith and recommmit to the

    A number of years ago, a poet penned poignant words as he saw the beginning of the end for the greatest nation of his day. He saw that the far-flung influence his country had thrown over much of the world could no longer be held. The people who had felt pressed by it were demanding their own ...read more

  • Why?

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 12,282 views

    Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

    Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

  • A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 59,807 views

    Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

    When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

  • Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,416 views

    You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

    Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

  • Four Spiritual Checks - #3 The Necessity Of Future-Mindedness Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.

    INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more

  • Heaven: The Holy City

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,664 views

    Looks at a Holy place, created by a Holy God for His Holy people.

    October 3 2001 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl Heaven- The Holy City Revelation 21: 1-7 Song: Joe Bedy Ed Rogers’ duet We know very little about heaven, but I once heard a theologian describe it as "an unknown region with a well-know inhabitant," and there is not a better way to ...read more

  • Knowing God - #1b - Love Applied Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Second in Knowing God series - this message deals with how to apply the principles of loving others as God has loved us.

    Knowing God – #1b The Love of God – Applied Various Scriptures Introduction (1 John 3:18) Last week as I was greeting people leaving the service, someone asked me, “Okay, so we know more about the love of God, now how do we apply it?” And I was hit with the realization that I had broken one of ...read more

  • The Vision Thing Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 2:11-20 February 25, 2001 ¡§The Vision Thing¡¨ ¡§He was born in the summer of his twenty-seventh year, coming home to a place he¡¦d never been before.¡¨ That was how John Denver described his feeling as he saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time. Karen and I had ...read more

  • The Body Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    A sermon no 1 in a series comparing the body of christ to a giraffe - this one is the head of the giraffe which covers leadership.

    The Church :-Readings Psalm 132. 1 Corinthians chapter 12 The giraffe - Once Mr. Topsey and Mr. Turvey decided that the giraffe had it’s problems it was very vulnerable to attack - it’s neck was too long and it’s head was ridiculous - - Lions could easily attack it - it could ...read more

  • Secret Sins

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    Committing Sins that we don’t know we’re committing.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SECRET SINS “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; BUT THAT THE WORLD ...read more

  • Under The Influence

    Contributed by Simon Robinson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    We are more infuluenced by people and events than we realise. Jehoshophat’s experience is a warning to us.

    2 Kings (1) Under the influence: 2 Kings 3 We all like to think of our ourselves as independent people We know our own mind We do what we want to do We won’t let anyone run our lives for us But, the truth of the matter is that every day someone or something is influencing us It might be … The ...read more

  • What Church, Sunday School, And Vbs Is All About

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    The purpose of church, Sunday School, and VBS.

    INTRO.- What is church, Sunday School and VBS all about? One thing for sure, it’s the place to learn about God and His Word. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife looking back and turning into a pillar of salt?” One little boy said, “Sure I ...read more

  • Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,346 views

    In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

    Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

  • Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #1

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,061 views

    Satan can’t win unless we quit

    Why Quiting Is Not An Option - part #1 July 13, 2003 AM Matthew 14:22-26 Mark 4:36-39 This morning I want to deal with the spiritual implications of quiting -- Or giving up in times of difficulty. Tonight I want to look at the everyday realities of what happens when we quit -- But this morning ...read more