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When You Feel Like Your Efforts Aren't Doing Any Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 4, 2015

| 5,989 views

A look at both the discouragement that comes when you're doing what's right without reward and the danger that comes when you're doing what's wrong without consequences.

WHY DO WHAT'S RIGHT? 1. With sin, sometimes we feel like we’re getting away with it. - Having no immediate, embarrassing, catastrophic punishment or consequence fall on us emboldens us to do it again. We begin to become callous. - There is a fear that first time that abates a little each time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father Like Son

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 8, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 4,198 views

This sermon takes a look at the aspects of being made in Gods image and thus our purpose of being Christlike.

Have you met my father? I don’t know if any of you here have ever met my father. He is the kind of guy though that once you have met him you would not forget him. He is an incredible guy actually. He is from the old school.- he is one of those dads that provided and still provides for me and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 9,181 views

This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteous Redeemer Receiving Recognition Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 16, 2007

| 3,540 views

Jesus came to the Earth in near obsurity; He lived in almost the same manner; he died a criminals death; and, yet, He was/is better than all and someday He will receive the acolades of this world.

HEBREWS 7:22-28 RIGHTEOUS REDEEMER RECEIVING RECOGNITION I. HIS RITUAL: A. Revelator. B. Realm. C. Reach. II. HIS RESULTS: A. Redemption. B. Reconciliation. C. Resilience. III. HIS RENUMERATION: A. Recognition. B. Reverence. C. Rest. The writer to the Hebrews concludes this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28

Denomination: Methodist

Life Source Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,269 views

“North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does Christianity Look Like?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 8,085 views

The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything From Above Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 15, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 2,319 views

People may reject Jesus’ word, but that rejection does not invalidate His message. Jesus did not discover the Way; He declared, “I am the Way.”

“Everything from Above” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Verses 7-8, “Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You, for I gave them the words You gave Me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from You.” Not ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Congregational

Divine Shift By God's Mercy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

| 102 views

When God releases His mercy upon a life, everything changes. Mercy initiates divine shifts that reposition a person for greatness.

DIVINE SHIFT BY GOD'S MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 9:15-16 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 102:13, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:41-44, Esther 2:17 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when progress is not determined by effort, qualifications, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit And Power

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 2,413 views

how plugging into God can change your life

Spirit and Power. Luke 8:40 A story within a story. MIRACLES. If we believe Jesus is who he say’s he is then we should have no problem with miracles. In Jesus the fullness of God is held. Colossians 1:19 puts it like this that in Jesus the fullness of God lived, So when Jesus worked he dripped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 11,126 views

When Jesus says he is the way, it means: 1) You are not the way. 2) Other religions are not the way. 3) Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

Godfrey Saxe’s poem The Blind Men and the Elephant is based on a fable from India. (See the complete poem at the end of the sermon. May also be used as a skit.) In it, six blind men go to observe an elephant to understand what one really is. One blindly walks into the elephant’s side and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Not Ashamed!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 234 ratings

| 38,002 views

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I'm Not Ashamed! Romans 1:16-17 I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can't keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I've weighed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Word

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 5,175 views

In Jesus we find all we need to know about God.

THE LIVING WORD John 1:1-2 INTRO. This passage is one of the great summits of Holy Scripture. Notice how abruptly John plunges into the depths of eternal truth. He makes no effort to explain himself or his argument. It almost seems as if John was standing at the foot of some enormous ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The End Before The Beginning

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 16, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 10,588 views

This message looks at the crucifixion story told by Mark...

Next week is Easter. I’m sure you have already been making plans. Plans to attend Easter egg hunts, and have family over for dinner, maybe you’ve even selected a special outfit to wear... This morning, I want us to look at something a little darker - as I thought about my message this week, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Rest Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 4,505 views

An Overview of Hebrews Chapter Four

¬¬¬¬The Christians’ Rest Hebrews Chapter Four Introduction: 1. In chapter three the writer of Hebrews made the argument that Christ is better than Moses. a. He has showed why Christ faith is superior to that in which Moses had. b. The author established that Christ position is superior to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Being Followed

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019

| 6,278 views

You & I have some-thing that follows us wherever we go. That which follows & trails behind each of us is what the Bible calls your ‘works.’ These ‘works’ all ‘follow’ you either into the arms of Jesus or thru the gates of hell.

‘YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED’—Revelation 14:13c_iii Attention: ‘Electric Eye’(1982), by the secular British rock band, Judas Priest. Up here in space, I'm looking down on you. My lasers trace, Everything you do You think you've private lives, Think nothing of the kind There is no true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

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