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Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally concerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace, Hope And Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 16, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.

Sermon for 12/15/2002 Peace, Hope, and Love Introduction: Show the congregation the Christmas card from Marie Vencill. WBTU: A. Christmas cards. B. We are sending out a Christmas letter. Thesis: May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,655 views

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 16,037 views

Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-37, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 25 ratings

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The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 73 ratings

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What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Management-101—3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 4,614 views

Part 3 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management-III—Luke 4:1-13 Johnny’s first day of school./Class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Alliegence. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Self-Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 5,305 views

How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

based on 81 ratings

| 17,818 views

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Once Useless Now Useful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Once Useless Now Useful: The story of Onesimus; the story of Paul; the story of us all.

My father has a knack for finding and fixing discarded bicycles. Bikes that are considered useless by most become useful in the hands of this skilled mechanic. Of course everyone knows that with a bit of duct tape anything can be made useful again. Does that work on people too? Can those who ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

based on 78 ratings

| 11,210 views

The five purposes of every church

The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace You Have Been Saved Through Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 8,354 views

How we are saved

I. SALVATION IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith." Definition of "salvation." Salvation can be a PRESENT POSSESSION. Paul writes to the Ephesians . . . "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith" (v. 8); "By grace YE ARE SAVED" (v. 5); In other words, "YOU ARE ALREADY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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