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Abide In Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007

Salvation is much more than a one time experience, but a daily process of abiding in Christ.

Series: Demands of Christ ABIDE IN ME John 15:1-11 One of the greatest misconceptions about the doctrine of salvation is that it is a one time event rather than a process. The apostle Paul speaks of salvation in past, present and the future. Past: Justification/Conversion: New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test Me In This

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

I felt challenged to preach this because of the un-biblical approach to giving in my largest Church, & try to explain that our giving either honours or dishonours God.

Proverbs 3:1-18 Malachi 3:6-12 Texts: Proverbs 3:9 -10 ‘Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. ’ Malachi 3:10 ‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Search Me

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in grace.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" INTRODUCTION Taking a personal inventory is a difficult thing to do. In Paul’s letter to Rome he writes: For by the grace given to me I say to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Weep Not For Me

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

An expository message regarding Jesus’ walk to Golgotha where he pronouncing coming judgment. This is a call to repentance.

Text: Luke 23:27-31 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remain In Me

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Christ is our place of safety during the storms of life.

Remain In Me (John 15:4, 9-10) ILLUSTRATION: It was a dark and stormy night when a lady was on a boat crossing Lake Michigan. The lightning, thunder, and rain made her very nervous. She saw jagged rocks jutting above the surface of the lake. In fear, she asked the captain, “Do you know where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Me Worry?

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008

Don’t Worry ,easier said than done. # thrings the bible teaches us regarding how not to worry

Worry Trail Illustration - Moneys tight, how are you going to pay the rent and buy food? -Maybe you are without a job, or your boss is threatening you. -maybe your spouse works late a lot, what are they up to? -what are your kids doing with their friends, and you can’t sleep at night until their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Look At Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2009

Our deeds are not to become a show to be watched.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around folks who will do good things, but they want to make sure others know they did it? LOOK AT ME! • For some it is all about looking good. • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Was It Really For Me Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Is Jesus first in your life? Is it all about you, or all about Him? Have you lost your first love, been living for you, turned your back to Him? God looks at all of our lives, and He asks, “Is it really for me??”

Was It Really For Me? August 31, 2008 Zech 7 Intro: One of the really healthy, but challenging, things about preaching through a book of the Bible is that I don’t get to just preach the words of encouragement and promise that make us feel good. Preaching right through a book forces us to take ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A different look at the balance of faith and works

Concordia Lutheran Church 14th Sunday of Pentecost, August 6, 2009 SHOW ME! James 2:1-10, 14-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † James encourages the church, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Follow Me"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

It’s simple,really. Jesus calls us to follow Him. Let’s see what that means.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-22 Intro: As a kid growing up in the church, there were certain songs that seemed dishonest for me to sing. Here was one: 1) “Earthly pleasures vainly call me, I would be like Jesus. Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Be like Jesus, this my song, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Listen To Me! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2009

Samuel was to replace Eli as God’s priest because Eli wasn’t listening to God anymore. God is looking for people who’ll listen to Him... how can we make sure we are those kinds of listeners?

OPEN: A businessman who needed several million dollars to clinch an important deal and sensing the need for divine help, he went to church to pray for money. By chance, he knelt next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009

If you will live for Christ like no one else, later you can live with Christ like no one else.

Today I speak to you as a free man. School is out for summer. I haven’t had this much freedom since I was a teenager. It’s been a good year, though. Not only have I learned to rely on God and witnessed more of His faithfulness, I learned a lot about my subject areas. I was truly challenged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Abide In Me

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010

How to abide in Christ

Sometimes within church circles we hear things from the Bible sometimes and even believe those things, but when we think about we have no idea what it really means. One of the phrases that we read today was one that I knew, that I could quote, i even believed it, but I found myself asking the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guide Me Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Feb 11, 2009

This sermon is the first in a series on the Holy Spirit’s Guidance in our lives. This message specifically touches on our candidacy for His guidance.

Opening Set: (E) All to You (Lincoln Brewster) (E) You are the One (Baloche/Brewster) (B) God is Great (Hillsongs) GUIDE ME My Unseen Guide—Part 1 It was just hours before his arrest when Jesus and his most trusted friends gathered to share the Passover meal. Jesus knew it would b their last ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: *other