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Defining The Relationship (Romans 8:12-17) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 13, 2022

When we trust Jesus as our Savior, everything changes in our relationship with God. Our motivation, our status, and our expectations. In Romans 8:12-17, God defines our relationship status.

Defining the Relationship Romans 8:12-18 This week, I asked several people around me if they knew t what a DTR was. My suspicion was that if you were a college student or young adult, you knew exactly what a DTR was, but that if you were older, you didn’t. And as it turned out, I was right. When I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Our Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012

When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 24, 2012

Do we have a heart of forgiveness or fault finding? How we answer this question reveals if our heart is fully committed to God.

A lawyer was reading the will of a rich man. All of the people who were mentioned in the will were required to attend: “To you, my loving wife Rose, who stood by me in rough times, as well as good, I leave her the house and $2 million.” “To my daughter Jessica, who looked after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2014

God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us.

Title: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Text: Various Truth: God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us. Aim: To have the church practice accepting, valuing, forgiving, and believing in someone. Life Question: What are the four ways Jesus loves you? INTRODUCTION A Christian man was at a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinner Came To Dinner Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 11, 2022

To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She left restored and forgiven of her sins.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If Jesus Comes Back Like That

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 5, 2001

We are called to live as those living in the light for Christ is coming for those who have separated themselves from the night.

WHAT IF JESUS COMES BACK LIKE THAT ROMANS 13: 8-14 DECEMBER 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What If Jesus Came Back Like That by Collin Ray TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day, the first Sunday in Advent, calls us to think of the soon coming of Christ. Just like Collin’s song, we never quite seem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy As I Am Holy

Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 1, 2001

God is calling us to be Holy, but that is easier said than done. This sermon looks at how we as Christians can be Holy as God is Holy!

INTRODUCTION This morning, I want everyone to take off their shoes. You might be saying, “Why do we have to take off our shoes? I have holes in my sock or I don’t have any socks at all or my feet smell”. I’ll just go ahead and tell you now, God doesn’t care if you have holes in your socks or no ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What? No Offering Plates? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2002

Sermon 2 of 5 on why we do what we do in church. At the Meridian Christian Church we don’t pass an offering plate. Did you ever wonder why?

Luke 7:36-50 (NCV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, so Jesus went into the Pharisee’s house and sat at the table. 37 A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. So she brought an alabaster jar of perfume 38 and stood behind Jesus at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Greatness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

As Christians, we ahve been called to live a life of greatness

Called to Greatness Mark 9:30-37 June 12, 2005 Morning Service Introduction A few weeks ago I was watching ESPN early one morning and I was listening to one commentator talk about one of the NBA teams that had made it to the Finals. I am not too into basketball so I am not sure which team they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Roadblocks On The Road To Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 2, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT RECOVERING EVERYTHING THAT THE ENEMY HAS STOLEN FROM YOU AND THE ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO DESTINY.

RECOVER EVERYTHING THAT THE ENEMY HAS STOLEN FROM YOU : ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO DESTINY. ****************************************************************************************** DAVID’S ZIKLAG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Life Of Grace

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 14, 2008

Having gratefully received the gift of God’s grace, we can’t repay it or hoard it, but pass it on to others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is relatively easy to accept grace but it seems rather challenging to live a life of grace. I say it is relatively easy to accept grace, because we human beings have the tendency to earn it first. Do a trick – get a cookie! A doctor told a story about an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Righteous Love

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

This messages teaches how to make our love for one another emulate God’s love for man.

A Righteous Love Ref.: Luke 6:27-38 Gal. 6:7 The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Bible Background Commentary This parallel of Matthew’s record of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is frequently called “The Sermon on the Plain.” · In previous verses, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—pronouncements that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:7

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013

The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Repentance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Repentance gives us a new relationship with Christ

The Power of Repentance Luke 7:36-50 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Consecration means to be set apart fully committed, completely devoted. There is no such thing as a half way commitment to consecration. It is an all or nothing deal and you are either consecrated or you aren’t. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God