Sermons on Distorted Vision:

"Being Fully Persuaded" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

It is important for Fathers to be fully persuaded of their faith in God in order to set an example for their children.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Father’s Day Message June 16, 2002 “Being Fully Persuaded” Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

"To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-32

Denomination: Methodist

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love A Parade!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 12, 2003

Palm Sunday - moving quickly from the joy of the moment to the Journey of Jesus life. From Light to heavy.

I love a Parade! Mark 1: 1-11 Palm Sunday always reminds me of parades when I was a kid in Douglasville and especially since I have lived here. Personally, I don’t like being in them as much as watching them. This week I immediately thought of my favorite parade. It was on the Fourth of July ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Easter Story: What It Is Not Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 12, 2003

a challenge to think through the authentic easter’s message

16For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the power of our Lord Jesus Christ and his coming again. We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes. 17And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God’s glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Stare” At The End Of Self

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

“Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. Peter had a frozen memory in this passage. It is the time when Christ stared at him. The stare of Christ is a stair for climbing to usefulness for Chri

THE “STARE” AT THE END OF SELF Luke 22:61—62 INTRO: 1 “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. In our memories there are little snapshots of detail which are indelibly etched into our minds. We can see the occurr-ences clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can I Be Sure?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2001

Zachariah’s search for certainty.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 1 “How Can I Be Sure?” Luke 1:5-25 The very last words of the Old Testament found in Malachi 4:5-6 read, “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Battles You Cannot Afford To Lose

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001

Reasons for Following Through.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. THREE BATTLES WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE By Dr. James O. Davis President, GPN Introduction: If you have tried to master any athletic skill, then you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Need To Lose Some Weight...!"

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 5, 2002

Dieting has become the number one thing among people living today. Everyone has taken the initiative to become more and more concern about there physical weight and not the spiritual weight that is bounding them.

Define: Weight (Webster): anything that blocks progress Weight (Greek): OgkOs, ong’ - kos, a burden or hindrance I. Weight - Faith IN Depth A. Before we can examine the text here in Hebrews 12, we must go back to chapter 11. Chapter 11 of Hebrews gives us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up, Get Over It

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2002

THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTION WITHIN THEM. THE VERY REAL POTENTIAL IS THAT WE CAN MAKE IT, THIS WILL BENEFIT US!

GET OVER IT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Kings 19:9 -- 21 Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, 1 Kings 19:9-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002

Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Better Way To Worship

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 31, 2002

What are some ways we try to make worship better? The answer is closer than you think! (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

A BETTER WAY TO WORSHIP (Romans 12:1-8) Introduction: We have been discussing, as we work our way through Romans, how in the past the people of God had consisted of only one nation: the nation of Israel. Now, because Jesus’ life-saving work of redemption applies to all people, God’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003

God’s love shown to us in Christ is all we need to soothe our guilty conscience and in turn to find the freedom to forgive others.

The Fab Four sang about it. In fact their words and music are immortalized on Oldies radio. And rightly so. The Beatles seemed to be on to something. “All you need is love,” they sang. And that appeared to be the right message for a hurt and frightened world. Love is all you need. It’s all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Happily Ever-After Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 6, 2003

Key Point: Redemption happens because God is sovereign -- not just in dealing with his "chosen" people but because he is also working through all of us foreigners.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - We’ve come to the end of Ruth and in a second I want to read the whole fourth chapter for you. As we hear what God has to say through this chapter, I’d like you to keep in mind ...read more

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