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Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 699 ratings

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Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Investing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 15,507 views

Where are you investing your life?

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to look at a subject that most people start considering at some point in our lives. The subject is investing. • At some point most of us will consider taking some of the money that we have today and investing it so that it will grow for tomorrow. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Your Race To The Finish Line

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 19, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 22,772 views

If you are going to run your race and win your race in the Christian life then you are going to focus on the finish.

RUNNING YOUR RACE TO THE FINISH LINE Introduction: Do you realize that the key to effective Christian living is to look at your life as a race. That’s how the Apostle Paul looked at it. He said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Tim. 4:7) Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not The Typical Life

Contributed by Robert Warren on Apr 19, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 4,121 views

This message points out that because He is risen our Christian life should be anything but typical, given the God, Savior, Spirit and beliefs that we hold in light of the Resurrection.

“He is Risen!” Mark 16:1-8 Robert Warren April 20th, 2003 Read Mark 16:1-8 I. Being a Christian can be pretty typical. A. If you are a regular church-goer, most Sundays are pretty typical. 1. You get up on Sunday, get dressed in some nice clothes. 2. You head down to your favorite house of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 5,730 views

The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Timeless Truths

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 15, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 6,174 views

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT LIFE IS SHORT,ETERNITY IS SLOW, SIN IS SERIOUS,HELL IS SURE, AND HEAVEN IS SENSATIONAL.

TIMELESS TRUTHS Psalms 119:160 God’s Word is truth in its entirety. Every promise in it is sure of fulfillment. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:18) Ever since God began to reveal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

What Us Eternal Security Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 5,007 views

What is eternal security?

John 5 24"I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. John 6:37-40, “37However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 21,612 views

July 4th Sermon

I am an American, and I love America. I love America because of its GREATNESS. It is great in territory, resources, strength, beauty, and achievements. I love America because of its GRACIOUSNESS. America has shared its wealth, its scientific discoveries, its medical accomplishments will all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 6,899 views

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living To Your True Potential

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007

based on 10 ratings

| 8,656 views

This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Has Ears To Hear... Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,261 views

Jesus has validated John’s life and his ministry and told His audience, “This is what you have been waiting for. Now, pay very close attention to what I am saying to you. Mark my words: it is absolutely critical that you get this!”

The Messiah And The Prophet – Part 3 Whoever Has Ears To Hear… Matthew 11:15 Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dog Training For Dummies Part 1 Series

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Jul 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,721 views

The basics of training a dog apply to training ourselves.

This morning I want to begin a short series on Christianity for Dummies. Now what inspired this was not what you might think. I recently inherited a dog, a beautiful Golden Retriever. Those of you that know me, know that I am not a hunter and may wonder why I have a Retriever, there is really ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confessing Your Sins Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 5,977 views

There is cleansing found in the confession of our sins to one another, and especially unto God. Unconfessed sin creates emotional distress and spiritual illness.

CONFESSING YOUR SINS TEXT: James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION 1. What a wonderful day, this day is. I am so glad, and grateful. You see, I have reason to be happy and excited. My mighty Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has seen fit to redeem me from my sin and destruction. 2. I serve a risen Savior, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 23, 2006

based on 83 ratings

| 34,724 views

1. Christmas informs the culture. 2. Christmas transforms the culture. 3. Christmas forms a new culture.

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that people thought he was nowhere to be found. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Rut, Rot Or Revival

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 11,050 views

Sermon titled inspired by a collection of writings and sermons by AW Tozer, used in preperation for revival services this past April.

Intro: You know, in spite of the crazy weather we have had over the last few weeks, I live this time of year. Flowers blooming, longer days, getting to play t-ball with my son and practicing softball with my daughter. Not to mention all of the great sporting events during this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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