Sermons about Costly Discipleship

#9 Geshem And Worldly Compromise. Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

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#9 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Geshem, an enemy who symbolizes our propesity for worldly compromise and yeilding to temptation.

Book of Nehemiah Series #9 Nehemiah Chapter 6 Geshem and Worldly Compromise. By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 6:1-2, "Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Group Leadership Training

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

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Training for the leaders of our cell group ministry.

I. The Importance of the Life Groups Ministry As we face the challenge of establishing life groups, we need to understand fully the value of the life groups, their effect in the growth of the church as well as their place in the extension of the Kingdom of God. God’s desire is that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

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This message looks at the effect upon our lives of presenting ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices.

A Living Sacrifice Text: Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: The church is in the people-changing business. It’s what we do, really. We help people to enter into a personal relationship with God that has dramatic effect on their lives. I think of a couple that came to me recently and asked if I would do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Master Plan For You!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2006

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As teens are challenged that God has more for them they will see their purpose in life.

God’s Master Plan Text: Ephesians 1: 9-14 9God’s secret plan has now been revealed to us; it is a plan centered on Christ, designed long ago according to his good pleasure. 10And this is his plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Leading Of The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

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A simple presentation of the Leading of the Lord in our lives, from leading us in the way of Salvation, to leading us into His provision for us in our daily living.

THE LEADING OF THE LORD Isaiah 55:4 I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. I. LED FORTH Exodus 15:13 "In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. 1. FROM BONDAGE Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Applied

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

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Showing how God’s Word applied in our lives can change situations for the glory of God and the blessing of His people.

I. THIS WAS A TIME OF CRISIS Many enemies seeking to cause the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity by Cyrus, (an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah 250 years before – Isaiah 44:28). They were now in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Not To Neglect - A Confirmation Sermon

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 16, 2006

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A sermon addressed to the parents of young people (ninth graders)being confirmed - urging them to lead by example as their children fulfill their promises as disciples.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone May 7, 2006 Easter IV Confirmation Sunday Hebrews 10:19-25 “What Not to Neglect” So we have finally arrived at your confirmation day! Wow! Most of you have been going to Sunday School your whole lives. You have moved from upstairs where you sat in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Postponing Your Procrastination

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

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How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ

Postponing Your Procrastination How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about one of the greatest enemies you will ever face and that is procrastination. - How many people know in their heart what they should do, (they may have good intentions) but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart! Take Courage!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

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Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

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This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Un-Touchables Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

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This sermon uses quotes and historic facts from the story of the Untouchables to correspond to Peter and John and their witness.

The UN-touchables: Acts 4:13-22, The time is the 30’s, there is an organization that is corrupt, taking bribes, involved in breaking all kinds of laws and covering it up, even having innocent people killed because their whole way of life was threatened by the truth. But just when all hope seemed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Aaa - Travel With Someone You Trust Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

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This sermon deals with Peter and Johns trust in Jesus in the midst of difficulty.

AAA “Travel with Someone You Trust” - Acts 4:1-12, Our society has devised an ingenious tool to combat the issue of insecurity. We know it as insurance. We have insurance available for just about anything. Typically we insure ourselves against the unknown, the only exception to that is life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Never Change Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

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This sermon takes the dictionary definition of five words and uses them to show that today the same things take place either literally or symbolically when we are serious about our mission.

Some things never change: Acts 5:12-42, 1. Perpetuation - v. 12-16: The act of making perpetual, or of preserving from extinction through an endless existence. A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Winner For Christ!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005

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In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is A Disciple (According To Jesus)?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 10, 2005

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Jesus’ last words to his followers in Matt. 28:18-20 were to go and make disciples. If we are ever to MAKE disciples, we first need to BE disciples. But if we are to BE disciples, we need to first KNOW what it means to be one.

MAIN IDEA: Jesus’ last words to his followers in Matt. 28:18-20 were to go and make disciples. If we are ever to MAKE disciples, we first need to BE disciples. But if we are to BE disciples, we need to first KNOW what it means to be one. What is a disciple (according to Jesus)? 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 15:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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