Sermons about Common Interests

Power To Witness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

based on 69 ratings

| 11,391 views

Why Christianity spread.

Binham 19-05-02 Acts 2:1-13: Witnesses to the Power of God Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 70 years ago. The case against him looked pretty good, but his lawyer thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: “Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 6,505 views

Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Fail To Finish Well

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 9, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 5,573 views

Many Americans who are poor at finishing their tasks are depressed and suffering in silence. The Land of Plenty seems to live up to its name when it comes to mental illness. New research indicates that like many other nations, the U.S. has plenty of menta

Why Some Fail to Finish Well 2 Tim. 4:7,8 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge will award to me and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 26

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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Lesson 26

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:" This is perhaps the most difficult of all the Lord’s words in this "Model Prayer." The difficulty arises from what seems to be a contradiction of other Scriptures. For example, James 1:13 says, "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Friendship Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

based on 141 ratings

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We can have no other friend like Jesus

The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

How Jesus Taught That Faith In God Is Greater Than Any Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 136 ratings

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Perhaps the greatest test of faith you will face may be in loving people who are closest to you. Our God is able to overcome the most difficult of problem, person or predicament if we believe in His power!

Everyone struggles with problems that seem overwhelming and tend to stress us out. Jesus once told His disciples, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matt. 17:20,21) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Task Of The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

based on 3 ratings

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The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Response To False Accusations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing The Gadarene Demoniac

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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Christ shows his authority when he heals the demon possessed man.

Christ Heals the Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 C.S. Lewis There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 13,678 views

Above all other things, God is faithful!

From the Desk of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Faithfulness of God Isaiah 49:7 Intro: Israel had failed the Lord. He told them of his frustration with them. He expressed to them that he may have spent time working on them in vain. Even so, he would not cast his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:7

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In Your Sufferings Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 11, 2008

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon deals with the reasons you need to rejoice in your sufferings because of what it produces in you including perseverance, character and hope.

Folk the reality is, we live in a world where there are natural disasters, political catastrophes, economic hardships, accidents, illnesses, death and widespread wickedness. No one can be a part of such a world without times of suffering. Likewise, the believer is not sheltered from adverse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Sexual Purity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 4, 2008

based on 40 ratings

| 12,998 views

Surveys revealed that single young adults admitted to having ten sexual partners before marriage? What does this say to, ""Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which i

Living a Life of Sexual Purity (Col. 3:1-5) "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." Recently, one of our students researching sexual issues at Pasco Community college asked single young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Glances Of Christ (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011

based on 41 ratings

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Christ is on that cross for six hours and we can imagine that during the time he endured that suffering his gaze must have fallen upon the people gathered at the foot of the cross. What did He see as he glanced at them. Message in Lent.

The theme that has run through this Lenten Series .....is the cross. And Beloved ......through the cross .....the love and grace of God ..... was displayed. (Pause) The image which I would suggest to you this day.....is that of Christ ..... upon the cross. He is on that cross for six hours ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, Matthew 27:35-50

Denomination: Anglican

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