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Love Divine All Love Excelling

Contributed by Scott Cox on Nov 4, 2000

based on 151 ratings

| 14,876 views

A consideration of Divine Love

Introduction: I want us to consider the Love of God. In the 80's a popular music group sang a song that I believe is the heartcry of our generation. They said, "I want to know what Love is, and I want you to show me". Our world is searching for Love but they dont really know what it is. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

6 Surprises About Hell

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Nov 12, 2000

based on 199 ratings

| 15,529 views

Where are you going?

6 surprises about Hell Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 In relation to some that have thought that Jesus is telling a parable here is wrong, for Jesus here is telling a true story. I’ve been ask and even told that this was a parable about this certain happening here in Luke. I ask you to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 4

Contributed by Bill Prater on Dec 29, 2000

based on 224 ratings

| 33,140 views

Sermon on the Mount #4

No doubt when Jesus spoke the words, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth", more than a few eyebrows were raised by those who heard Him. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. To their way of thinking, the only way to inherit the land was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:1-12, John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming For More!

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 4,607 views

Every christian should be a visionary with life spent pursuing a great faith while serving a great God.

Aiming for More TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-16 FOCAL VERSE: 11:13 HOOK: I want to build on 2 concepts from this morning. “God has a plan” and “the determination to participate.” These are important because they define our view of the Christian life – what we believe God has called us to live. Too ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006

based on 21 ratings

| 14,632 views

Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Behind The Program Series

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Aug 17, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,945 views

Understanding Spiritual Gifts and how we trust and need the giver of the gift,The Holy Spirit has given you something that you are to give to everyone else.

What is your Spiritual Gift? That is a question that I have been asked almost my entire life. It is a question that when I first got here I asked many of you. We want people to serve in the area of their “giftedness” and so we can spend a great deal of time, energy, and resources helping our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He's Going To Love You Anyway Series

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 37,912 views

No matter what goes on in a church, a good Pastor has unconditional love.

How do you describe a tree to someone who was born blind? How do you explain to him the color green or describe the texture of wood? How do you describe the sunset to someone who has never seen the sun? It becomes frustrating when you can’t describe the simplest things to one who doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Edify The Saints Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 9,275 views

This is the third sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s church is to help Christians grow in their relationship with God so they can grow to maturity.

EDIFY THE SAINTS Hebrews 10:19-26 INTRODUCTION: ILL> There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said, "Left Foot Baptist Church." There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things That Cause Us To Be Prideful

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 2, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 9,822 views

Using the devil as an example this message examines some things that cause the child of God to be prideful.

“Things That Cause Us To Be Prideful” Text: Isaiah 14:11-15 Introduction: This morning we want to look at things that cause us to be prideful. What better person to look at to find our answer than Satan. We know what caused Satan to fall was his sin of pride. Satan name before he fell was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 9,702 views

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 3 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

based on 2 ratings

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Unity in Spirit occurs as the whole body matures and disunity happens as we let the immature wreck havoc. Speaking the truth in love means words of exhortation. Unity comes as Christ is exalted. Unity means each member serving the team.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 24, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 3 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. The last 2 weeks we have been focusing on this “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. Two weeks ago 1. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship-A Question Of Ultimate Trust Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

| 2,700 views

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has br

- I want to begin this week with the ULTIMATE QUESTION OF TRUST - I believe how we manage or steward our lives is really a matter of Trust: Learning to trust God. - Stewardship isn’t about how God raises money; it’s about raising children. - God has brought home to me again and again how TRUST is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today We Honor Our Mothers

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 10, 2006

based on 124 ratings

| 30,148 views

Mother’s day sermon

Today, we honor our Mothers 2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Today is a special day. A day we honor our loving mothers. So my message today will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 7,922 views

We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know God's Will?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 4,668 views

One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: United Methodist

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