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Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

based on 21 ratings

| 7,352 views

Controlling our tongues

Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 9,438 views

The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin from which there is hope of freedom in Jesus Christ.

Clarity or Confusion? 4. Homosexuality Feb. 14/15, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Homosexual behavior is a sin. Homosexual desires are temptations that can be defeated through the work of the Holy Spirit. POINTS: Intro: JOKE:After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Turns Away Temptation

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004

based on 69 ratings

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A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Check Your Ego At The Door

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 12,754 views

To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church That Lost Its First Love

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 10,012 views

The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish Well Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 71,522 views

Finishing well doesn’t happen by accident. Today we march to battle in the name of the Lord. The day of rest comes later.

Finishing Well II Timothy 4:6-8 Just before his team left the locker room to play for the national championship of college football at the Fiesta Bowl last January, Jim Tressel, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, gathered his team for one final talk. After going over the game plan, he asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Shall Never See The Greatest Tree

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,509 views

For World Communion Sunday: Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom is large, but the weakness of the church makes it unlikely we shall see it fulfilled. Yet we must affirm the small beginnings that are being made, even by us, for they have potential, when they are

So how do you feel about trees? Did Hurricane Isabel change your feelings about living in a city of trees? When some of them fell on the power lines and cut you off – our house was out for six whole days – how did you feel about trees? I didn’t ask you how you felt about Pepco. That’s another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Win The Race

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

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| 6,054 views

Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Never Invite God To A Pity Party

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 7,285 views

When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scourge Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 6,874 views

The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006

based on 64 ratings

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Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Jackpot

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2006

based on 159 ratings

| 16,705 views

People are looking for the big jackpot in life when in reality, there is only one real jackpot.

INTRO.- The big jackpot. What does that sound like? You guessed it. ILL.- $365 Million Powerball Jackpot Beckoned, Saturday, February 18, 2006. The chances of winning the jackpot by matching all six numbers were 1 in 146 million. Powerball is played in 28 states plus the District of Columbia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Safe At Home Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,252 views

Interactive message. What do we do about the family? Respect our children; parent with sacrificial love; and give children priority of emphasis in the church’s outreach.

There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, think together, pray together, speak together. This is such a time. The state of family life in our nation is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, What A Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 10,581 views

A Mother’s Day message looking at Mary the Mother of Jesus.

Max Lucado has twenty-five questions that he wants to ask Mary the mother of Jesus, here are a few of my favourites. What was it like watching him pray? When he saw a rainbow did he ever mention a flood? Did you ever feel awkward teaching him how he created the world? When he saw a lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

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