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Chasing After... Career Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 11,529 views

We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:11-23, Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 22,141 views

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003

based on 275 ratings

| 27,620 views

We are commanded in Scripture to work.

INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Might Be A Hypocrite

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 7,686 views

A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

(adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Is One Day Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,498 views

Sermon on the fourth Commandment

Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of vitamins, air pollution, water pollution, saccharin, obesity, dieting, underarm odor, yellow wax buildup, and a dozen other maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living. But now, I find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: *other

How To Know You Are Walking In God's Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 305 ratings

| 62,779 views

3 THINGS WHICH MUST BE PRESENT IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE SO THEY MAY KNOW GOD’S WILL. This had a big impact on our people!

“How to Know You Are Walking in God’s Will” Psalm 37:1-5, 23 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Nothing is more important in a believer’s life than finding and doing the will of God [not just for preachers, but also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

based on 89 ratings

| 29,178 views

The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our lives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher was explaining to a group of small children about the death and resurrection of Jesus. She made a crude cross out of some sticks and explained how Jesus was nailed to the cross. And little boy responded by saying, "Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Remembering People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004

based on 189 ratings

| 8,341 views

Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 8, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 10,675 views

Mountaintop experiences are great but the work of God takes place on the playing field and not in the stands.

December 9, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Mark 9:1-13 Subject: The Transfiguration Title: Fire on the Mountain Last week we went to the valley of the dry bones to see how it is to be in a spiritual desert and what needs to happen to get out of it. Today we are going to the opposite end of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005

based on 278 ratings

| 18,301 views

1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Will

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 8, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 7,057 views

Three events that lead to wholeness

Luke 5:12-15 If You Will Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church May 7, 2006 Introduction (see note at bottom) Last Saturday I had the opportunity to meet a lady who needed a ride to the hospital. She came by the church to borrow the phone and call for a ride, but wasn’t able to get anyone, so I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,862 views

You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 34,933 views

Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Remnant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 9,330 views

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God.

If you remember, last week’s topic was the apostasy. We studied about how a large portion of the people of God has consciously moved away from His truth, by choosing to follow popular or beneficial doctrines, and not the Word of God. We also saw how another large portion of the people of God has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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