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How Radical Should You Get?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

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When we first come to Christ we are tempted to make radical changes to our lives in order to prove our devotion to God. But there are some dangers there - and Paul addresses these in answer to a perplexing question.

There was a saying when I first became a believer in Jesus Christ. It was a way of characterizing your devotion to the Lord – you’d say “I’m radically saved.” We meant that we had given all of ourselves to Him, and it was a good thing. But some people took the radical part to extremes. There were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

based on 606 ratings

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We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,233 views

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

“Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

We Grow In Intimacy With God By Asking Him Questions.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.” In verses eleven to fifteen we have the scene of Sarah’s laughing at the very idea, God’s questioning her about her doubts and Sarah’s denial she laughed at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Roots Of Evil Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 24,104 views

911, Part Six

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship Questions We Must Answer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

based on 141 ratings

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Giving is a vital part of serving Christ.

Stewardship Questions We Must Answer 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 INTRODUCTION I recall one of the Andy Griffith episodes that I think illustrates very well the matter of giving. It seems Andy had been elected chairman of the needy children charity drive. They were taking up money at the schools for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Get To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 19, 2002

based on 167 ratings

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A sermon outlining the ways people think they will get to heaven.

How to NOT Get to Heaven Various Scriptures May 19, 2002 Introduction There is a story of Billy Graham when he was visiting a city for one of his crusades. He had finished writing a letter and began to look for a place to mail it. Walking around the city for a while, he came across a young boy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 15:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus: Son Of God And Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

based on 81 ratings

| 16,264 views

Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin as a confessional sermon seeking powerful Christianity

Jesus: Son of God and Son of Man. “Portraits of Christ” series February 9/10, 2002. Steve Simala Grant Intro: I haven’t been doing particularly well this week. If you were here last week and noticed my absence, you also heard it was because we were in the hospital with my 16 month old son, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Free Refills Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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September 11 and Paul’s prayer

Eph. 3:14-21 Steve Simala Grant, Sept. 15/16, 2001 We live in a crazy world – a world where hatred and violence exists, persists, and at times shocks us with the evil that some people can perpetrate on other people. We have seen pictures this week of planes full of people slamming into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sell Out

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Mar 31, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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"As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." (2 Kings 2:2)

The Sell Out - John 15:13 by Eric Aschendorf John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Elijah and Elisha were at Gilgal, the place of the circle. This is the place where Israel left their life in the Wilderness of Sin. Here they started to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2, John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Single New Humanity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

based on 90 ratings

| 8,166 views

In the past we were alienated from God and from others, but now we have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ, so let’s seek to live for the future, for a time when all of God’s people will be joined as one, in a new heaven and a new ear

One of the things we love to do is to remember the past. We keep journals and photo albums, we tell stories and reminisce, all to preserve our memories. On the other hand there are some memories that we don’t want to remember. Memories of past hurts, of things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

based on 155 ratings

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A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Unity

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 12,196 views

sermon on Christain unity

CHRISTIAN UNITY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 01/25/95 You all remember the show that had Mr. Professor on it or was it Mr. Wizard, I don’t know. Anyway one of those shows had this guy on it who took a glass beaker with which had a small neck, and then it came down and enlarged to about seven inches or so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

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