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Attitude And Altitude

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013

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If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

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the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

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We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

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We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Lamb And Mary's

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 27, 2023

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During the Christmas season's excitement, let's not forget the "reason for the season." God sent His Son as the sacrifice for our sins.

God’s Lamb and Mary’s Years ago, a preacher friend presented a lesson entitled, “Mary Had a Little Lamb, His Name was Jesus.” You might say he had a rhyme and a reason for the title. At this time of year, we focus on and get excited about the birth of baby Jesus. We think of the innocence of that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guarded Inheritance (Second Sunday Of Easter 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 15, 2023

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We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely eternal life.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 1 Peter 1:3 - 9: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) and into an inheritance that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rebels Met Grace

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

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Three rebels faced Jesus at Calvary. Only one surrendered to the King and will wake at the resurrection into eternal paradise.

THE REBELS MET GRACE 1. The Rebel Who Walked Away There are days when history itself shakes, when heaven bends low, when hell trembles, and when humanity stands face-to-face with a God who refuses to abandon His rebels. Calvary was that day. Soldiers thought they were carrying out a routine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, Luke 23:42-43, John 20:17, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 12, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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We are to be holy for God is holy and He is calling for us to be holy.

Batman and Robin are the caped crusaders of the fictious Gotham City. (I have wondered what state would this even be in!) Yet, the identity of the eccentric millionaire Bruce Wayne and his young ward, Dick Grayson have fought off such criminals as "The Joker", "The Riddler", "The Penguin, " just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is Sacred Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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To stress the sanctity of life.

The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Legacy That Will Last Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 4, 2004

based on 87 ratings

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How will our children and grandchildren remember us!

How Good is Your Memory? Two couples who had been friends for years were spending the evening together. While they were taking a break from their card game, the wives went into the kitchen, while the men stayed in the den. One man said, "Joe, you played a great game of cards tonight. I usually ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 7, 2009

based on 6 ratings

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This sermon explores the first amazing words from the cross... words of forgiveness.

Introduction Here we are at an horrific and dreadful scene. We are standing on the hill they called the Skull, just outside of Jerusalem. An innocent man has been falsely accused, unjustly sentenced, brutally beaten, and nailed by hand and feet to a rough wooden cross. His blood is draining out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

based on 25 ratings

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A outline of the guarding of our souls by Christ, and a view from the FBI witness protection program (web site)

Witness Protection Program 1 Peter 1:1-5 Introduction: Witness protection is the process in which witness are protected against intimidation before there testimony or criminal retaliation. The U.S. Federal Government both relocates and gives new identities to witnesses who risk there lives giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The 14th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

For the last fourteen weeks we have been looking at the things that they did to Jesus. Jesus endured so much. There are few if any that could have lasted through the punishment and abuse that Jesus took on. He was arrested, underwent false trials, was beaten, mocked, beaten, ridiculed, beaten, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

If You're Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

based on 41 ratings

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No Matter where you have been or what you’ve done in life, God still allow U-Turns in our lives if we desire it.

Sermon: “If You’re Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns” Introduction Tonight is New Year’s Eve. This is a night that a lot of the world is celebrating the going out of the old year and the coming in of the New Year. There are mass parties and festivities put in place to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

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