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Purpose #1: Worship Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

based on 6 ratings

| 2,730 views

Worship. A Word that cause more arguments then you could think of. A Word that should never cause arguments. This sermon attempts to answear the purpose of worship

I Corinthians 11:17-34 Purpose #1: Worship - Our Expression of Love For God Introduction A. You know what is really sad? B. When you think of the word Worship and instantly associate it with “Argument” C. What a shame. D. I have thought a lot about worship lately E. I have come to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Would Make God Rejoice In Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 20, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 5,176 views

Seeking God for spiritual renewal

What would make God rejoice in us? Isaiah 12:1-6 And you will say in that day, "I thank you, God. You were angry but your anger wasn’t forever. You withdrew your anger and moved in and comforted me. [2] "Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gamaliel: Ridin' Fences Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 9,016 views

Acts Series: 27th Sermon...He made a faulty comparison, used faulty criterion, and thus came to a faulty conclusion.

Gamaliel: Ridin’ Fences Acts 5:33-39 I’ve always admired this man…he helped give the disciples a break…said some wise things in v. 39, but then I heard a sermon a few years ago which opened my eyes to the fact that this man is straddling the fence. He’s trying to be a peacemaker, yes, but he’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 4,300 views

First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Pure Love Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 5,308 views

Christ’s death is a statement of extreme love and the power to bring that love into our own experience

If you’ve seen it you know of its power. If you haven’t you’ll be touched by the extreme depth of the movie The Passion of the Christ. You can see it as a tremendous art film with stunning camera shots, well-planned flashbacks and powerful metaphors. You can also become drawn in and become part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-8, John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 4,952 views

Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Liberty, License, And Legalism

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 9, 2003

based on 205 ratings

| 23,170 views

Today there are two extreme positions being expounded. Not new, they have existed since apostolic times. Each critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. On the extreme right is legalism; on the left - license. The biblical position is liberty!

LIBERTY, LICENSE, AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today in Christianity there are two extreme positions. These positions are not new they have existed since apostolic times. Each is critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. Both are devastating to the cause of Christ. On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 6,259 views

Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life! Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 4,958 views

After we Humble ourselves, Pray, Seek the face of God, to have victory in our everyday lives we need to turn from our wicked ways and Get A Life!

Get a Life! Matthew 7:13,14 2nd Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves, pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” · We don’t mind turning in our resignations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Anointing: The Anointing

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 5,626 views

This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think

Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This We Believe: "God The Father" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 6,660 views

This sermon takes a look at the doctrine of God the Father.

This We Believe—The Apostle’s Creed Genesis 1:1 “I believe in God, the Father Almighty,…” We are in the midst of vacation season, and many of you, if you haven’t already, will soon be packing up for summer vacation. My family and I plan a little get-away in a couple of weeks, and we will go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Painful Privilege

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,554 views

Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.

A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 7,283 views

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

Contributed by Greg Taylor on Jun 7, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,589 views

In order to understand Christmas through the eyes of the Father, you need to look at the Christmas Tree. Because, you see, Christmas is really the story of Three Trees.

Christmas through the eyes of the Father Well, for most of us the family gatherings have passed, the meals have been shared, the gifts have been exchanged and several are probably ready for a long nap. If you are like me, you really love Christmas, but sometimes feel emotionally down the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 22,256 views

Pre-Easter sermon

Understanding the Passion 1 Cor. 1:17-18 For Christ sent me … to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

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