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The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Willingness To Do What's Needed

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

Honoring God by giving ourselves into His service

A WILLINGNESS TO DO WHAT’S NEEDED 1. Over the years, I’ve sat in business meetings and elders meetings where the subject of involvement would be discussed. Many times, I’ve heard the same question "What can we do to get people motivated to do more for the Lord?" That is an excellent question. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Responsible For This

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006

From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Complacency

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 21, 2003

A sermon that looks at the serious scriptural warnings against Complacancy in the Christian life.

In matters of faith there are any number of reasons for doing things. Some act out of habit, others expectations or personal desire. Others, decide that there is time enough for such matters of faith - and live as they please preferring to delay considering God rather treating him like a life ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002

We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How True Love Acts - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

We continue looking at how this agape, "built to last" love acts in everyday life from I Corinthians 13. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How Love Does (and Doesn’t) Act - Part II Here’s a question for you: What do men and women really want from their relationships? <FEEDBACK> Here’s what DAVE BARRY - Well-known newspaper humor columnist said: - from his book, “The Complete Guide to Guys”: WHAT WOMEN WANT: To be loved, to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004

A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Time To Remember

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Jun 8, 2004

Memorial Day

TAKING TIME TO REMEMBER Ex. 12:14 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. This didn’t start with us, it is a practice that goes back as far as the Bible. Here we see that God instructs the Jews to have a feast every year to remember His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Strong Soldier

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Committing Your Way To The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 7, 2009

A sermon preached for the Audubon High School Baccalaureate Service 5/14/2008

Sermon Text: “Commit your way to the LORD, trust in him, and he will act.” Have you ever wished you could travel by car wherever you went as you do on the Interstate? I personally think they’re great, with a relatively well maintained roadway (at least they should be with all the construction ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Lutheran

I Feel My Hair Growing Again

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Mar 13, 2007

Samson, Hair

People of GOD I want to say….as we began to reach the close of this year and the Genesis of another…. that unfortunately trouble is a part of life….If you are here today... and you don’t have any troubles......I want to tell you ......just keep on living.....because....trouble is going to find ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other