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Breaking The Habit Of Isolationism Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 12, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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We must agree that the "habit" of not meeting together is counter-productive to making disciples.

Breaking the "Habit" of Isolationism Pastor Jim Luthy In the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing, both here and in our TLC Groups, the value of living in community. You might recall that we talked about the "Paradox of Community," where we hunger for intimacy yet we fear intimacy. Then we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Fight

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 13, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 3,695 views

Good news for weary soldiers of the faith. (19th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C)

It is war—not a war fought with conventional weapons, but one that can only be fought by sound teaching and godly living. The early church was in a for its life against those who were trying to combine God’s truth with popular human ideas. (This deadly mix that would later result in something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 23, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 31,381 views

To call upon the Lord is to address or approach God with a specific request. It is a reverential act of summoning the aid of the Lord God Almighty. God wants us to call upon His name. This sermon examines that for which God would have us to call upon Him.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. "CALLING UPON THE LORD" TEXT: PSALM 145:14-19 KEY – Ps. 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Breaking News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 11,450 views

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

Mark 1:1-8 “Breaking News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this ‘Breaking News.’” These are the kinds of words that cause us to sit up, call our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouragement For Difficult Times

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005

based on 90 ratings

| 39,110 views

This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Your Eye See

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Dec 15, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 10,544 views

The choices we make come from our perspective, to make right choices we must look at things from God’s perspective!

LUKE 11:34-36. This may seem like a confusing scripture but I think it is extremely important. I don’t believe that this is talking about our physical eyes notice it says “eye” not eyes. And in verse 35 it says take heed or watch out that the light that is in you is not darkness. This is talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,017 views

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2008

| 8,610 views

As we contemplate the resurrection, we need to pause and reflect about what happened and what it all means to us

The Significance of Easter (topical) Note: The illustrations in this sermon come from Sermon Central, as noted below. 1. Because Easter is such an important day, our elders met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the state and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commitment To Christ #2 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

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| 5,208 views

let us listen to the words and statements of those who literally “left” everything to follow the Lord. Let’s listen to what John had to say about following our Savior.

Theme: Committed to Jesus (Pt.2) Text: 1 John 2 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned what it means to be committed to follow Jesus. Three would-be disciples of Jesus failed to exhibit a kind of commitment that He required from those who would follow Him. One was actually not willing to pay the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glut2ony Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008

| 2,913 views

We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Complete Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Jones on Sep 28, 2008

| 2,668 views

A message describing discipleship as defined in the beatitudes.

This morning I would like for us to take a closer look at what we call Discipleship. Discipleship means “a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another; follower:” If you are a born again believer, if you have asked Jesus Christ to save you from your sins, and you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: For Others And For Ourselves

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

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| 4,925 views

Seek forgivness and grant forgiveness to others.

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Our Gospel message today has a clear message for us. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Don’t forgive, and expect your debts to come back to you. The slave had amassed an unprecedented debt. In today’s standards, it would be the equivalent of $15 million. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2008

based on 54 ratings

| 14,384 views

This sermon looks at three mistakes people make about how to handle the future. Mistake One: Planning Without GOD Mistake Two: Taking Tomorrow For GRANTED Mistake Three: Delaying doing GOOD

Facing The Future Today we’re going to look at James chapter four – verses thirteen thru seventeen and see what James tells us about “Facing the Future”. As Americans we are all concerned about the future. We ask: “What will gas prices be next week?” “Who will win the election?” “When will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

| 2,332 views

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 13,000 views

This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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