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The Heart Of Followership

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

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God’s people encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships. Jesus looks for five main qualities in the hearts of his disciples as he called them to followe

INTRO. Many times in life we encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships at work, school in our homes and even here in God’s church family. Often we are placed in situations where we are not in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praise: The Hikers Environment Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

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Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Praise: The Hikers Environment August 11, 2002 As you may or may not know, for the last couple of months, we’ve been on a trip (figuratively at least) to Jerusalem and today we’ve finally arrived! The travel songs we’ve been singing aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Wasting Seed?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

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A look at the parable of the seed

Are you wasting seed? Luke 8:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/10/05 am I love big machinery. I’m an engineer still at heart and I love to figure out how machines work. One of the fascinating areas of machinery I think is agricultural machines. Have you ever seen a combine harvestor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rare And Remarkable Virtues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 9, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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In this sermon Daniel displayed some rare and remarkable virtues. These are personal integrity, steadfast faithfulness, and authentic spirituality.

Scripture Today I would like to continue in my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Please listen as I read Daniel 6:1-16a: 1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bigger Hearts For Lost People

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

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What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Man's Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Trust

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005

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Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready To Work In The Vineyard?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 22, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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Jesus calls his children to work in the vineyard, and reprimands those who think they are most willing with their lack of true service.

September 25, 2005 Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ”‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am What I Am Only By The Grace Of God

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Aug 9, 2005

based on 52 ratings

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This is my testimony in sermon form. It tells of how God’s Grace has taken my old drug addicted life and transformed me into something brand new.

1. 1st Corinthians 15:9-11 AMPLIFIED VERSION The apostle Paul is speaking to the church at Corinth: 15:9 “For I am the least worthy of the apostles, who am not fit or deserving to be called an apostle, because I once wronged and pursued and molested the church of God, oppressing it with cruelty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 28, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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The parable of the good samaritan gives us more than a contrast between love and indifference. It gives us a contrast between two kinds of religion.

This morning, we continue our mini-series on the parables of Christ. Parables are stories intended to convey spiritual truth. They’re not historical; they’re not accounts of actual events; they are fictional narratives involving made-up characters. The situations they describe never really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"the Exorcist"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002

based on 125 ratings

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A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

“The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Almost

Contributed by James May on Jun 30, 2002

based on 104 ratings

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Almost Persuaded - that’s the terrible thought of so many people who come close to Heaven but lose out with God because of one eternal decision.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-29, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Know A Cult When You See One Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 23, 2002

based on 144 ratings

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This is a sermon about identifying cults, what they have in common why people join a cult and also what can be done about it.

How To Know A Cult When You See One Cults today are multiplying like rabbits and growing like weeds. In the USA alone there are an estimated 5,000 cults actively recruiting people of all ages, from all walks of life, at the rate of tens of thousands of new recruits every year. Several research ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chasing Wealth Or Choosing Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 8,272 views

1 of 4 on Money. Each message in the series on 1 Timothy 6 is about a decision that must be made. This message is on choosing prosperity.

Chasing Wealth or Choosing Prosperity Who doesn’t want to win the lottery? Graphic of lottery tickets & wealth "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.” Evelyn Adams, 5.4 million dollars Evelyn Adams: "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be," says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Lord's Forgiving Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

| 7,020 views

We are not fine because we are wracked with sin Sin that the only payment for is death And we can never be cleansed of this sin, except for the blood of Jesus that washes away all sin

Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love Psalm 130 Good ole Farmer Joe had been in bad accident while pulling his horse trailer He decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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