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"The Gift:" Signed, Sealed, And Delivered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 24, 2002

Ephesians Series #2 God has given us a gift that is signed, sealed and delievered A Signature Speaks to Ownership, Ownership Demands Investment, and Investment Demands Results.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 2 “The Gift…Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Text: Eph 1:11-14 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “The Gift, Signed Sealed and Delivered”. It is the second message in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” In our text this morning we read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Willing?

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

The persecuted church and the crucified Christ demands a response with our lives.

Introduction - Over the past several months I have told you about much of my family. You have heard about my mother, father and some of my sisters. You have even heard about my grandparents, but I haven't told you about all of my family. - I haven't told you that I have a.... - Brother in Cuba ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Heard The News?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

There is news that demands a response, one way or the other, and that news is the Gospel.

Have You Heard The News? Luke 2:6-11 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

God demands perfection which is only found in Jesus Christ.

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The Jews had a saying, "If only two people go to heaven, one will be a scribe and the other a Pharisee." Those who were there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In Life's Disciplines

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 18, 2006

The annual suffering of the child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer.

Delighting In Life’s Disciplines Text. Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction. The annual suffering of the Child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer. However, it is no easy answer. So often we try to satisfy in the realm of reason when the real answer lies in the realm of faith. These ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will You Do With Jesus? Surrender To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender?

What will you do with Jesus? Surrender to Him Romans 10:9-11 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be fully surrender? Function: To call hearers to hear the call to surrender and make Jesus Lord IN their lives. In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio stood on the bow of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note that God demands humility when we approach Him.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18.9-14 Thesis: To note that God demands humility when we approach Him. Introduction: (1) This parable was “originally spoken for those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Lightfoot 50). (2) In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Away Our Hearts

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008

Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Anyway

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2008

The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost.

Love Anyway Mark 14:3-9 Sermon Objective: The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost. Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:20; Luke 10:29-37; James 2:14-26 INTRO It was a quiet December evening on Ward C43, the oncology unit at Georgetown University. Many of the rooms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Hidden Talents

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2011

A look at what Christ demands of us until he returns.

Jesus was going through Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem. When he finally arrives, he will receive the welcome of a king as he rides triumphantly into the city of David. Everyone’s expectations are high and they are anticipating the days in Jerusalem. They expect that Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 20, 2023

Israel makes a demand of Samuel to give the nation a king, just like all the other nations. This demand reveals some faulty theology among the nation, and even among ourselves.

The Crown – Season One – Give Us a King Episode One: Give Us a King Today we are going to be in 1 Samuel 8 as I begin a new series of lessons I’m calling The Crown. We are intrigued by royalty. Just a week ago a new king was crowned in London - King Charles III. Millions of people tuned in to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The purpose of all this is so that Christians will be completely ready to meet the demands of discipleship.

Introduction: When you buy a new tool, appliance or even certain toys for kids, what one item will you most likely find accompanying the new item. A Manual This manual is here to instruct you as to what pieces are inside, how to assemble and how to operate the item. Now most men, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

We Are Citizens of Heaven: A fact that brings comfort; a fact that demands character.

After ten months of waiting it’s finally here – a notification inviting Sarah and me to take our Canadian citizenship test later this month. Why are we becoming Canadian citizens? Why did you become, or are happy to be a Canadian citizen? Isn’t it because this country offers peace, freedom, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran