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Defeating Disappointments

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 12,543 views

Looks at dealing with the disappointments in our lives.

Have you ever been disappointed? Really disappointed? Maybe you watched as your dreams crashed and burnt, or perhaps someone you loved and trusted let you down. My cousin’s 17 year old daughter has been planning her audition for Canadian Idol since it was first announced. She has an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 16,627 views

Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 8,715 views

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Coming Apart?

Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,413 views

We can either come apart through the power and influence of the devil or we can come apart with Jesus and see the glory and power of God.

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: Matthew 17:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin, It Is A Big Deal Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 21, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 4,745 views

The book of Genesis -- is the book of beginnings. What is sin and why is it so destructive.

"Sin, What’s the Big Deal?" Part 2 of 7 Text: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church June 25, 2000 Pastor Dave Martin God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Genesis 2:15-17 "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000

based on 55 ratings

| 8,406 views

An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Labor Pains

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 11,583 views

This sermon is about viewing the daily pains of our life as a sign of the birth of a new life occurring.

"Labor Pains" - Romans 8:18-28 -Rev. A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Labor Day Weekend- for most of us, this is a time we attempt to get in that last summer vacation, that last barbecue or picnic, or that last major department store sale. The holiday also signals the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

based on 91 ratings

| 7,354 views

This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Surviving? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 6, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,716 views

Its great to survive, but not if that is all we want to do.

Just Surviving? Genesis 9 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany The other day I greeted a friend outside the mailroom. I asked, “How is it going?” He said, “We’ll, I’m survivin’.” His statement told me a lot about himself. 1)that he was honest. he wasn’t going to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Gives

Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 8,041 views

We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Which Direction Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 21,436 views

God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

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: Jeremiah 7:23-34, Jeremiah 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is It Too Late? Have We Gone Too Far?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 30, 2002

based on 134 ratings

| 24,218 views

Even even though there are many negative things that could be said, I still believe that America offers more opportunities and freedoms than any other country in the world.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33:10-13 I love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land! There is so much that is special ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 33:1-16, 2 Kings 23:26-27, 2 Kings 21:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fornication In The Church

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 13,596 views

Paul’s instructions to the church at Corinth are relevant to the promiscuous church of our day that allows all sorts of spiritual & sensual fornication without condemning it.

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: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ripples Of Sin

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Oct 18, 2000

based on 58 ratings

| 24,661 views

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Twenty Reasons Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 6,907 views

This sermon give us good reasons why not to sin.

TWENTY REASONS NOT TO SIN Part1 Coming Clean Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman Why is it that we fall into the same traps over and over again? Why is it that we believe the same lies long after they have been exposed? Why is it that we make a habit of doing wrong even when we desire what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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