Sermons about Ecclesiastes 5:8-20:8

The Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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God demands that the Christian live his or her life with intentionality, not by the default setting of obliviousness.

The Intentional Life (Philippians 4:8-9) 1. The two greatest leaders of the Reformation were Luther and Calvin. 2. Luther was a fun loving guy; he loved to dance, sing popular songs, and enjoy fun for the sake of fun. He took a song they sung in the bars, wrote Christians words to it, and called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

“ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One You're Looking For Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Part 1 in a series on how Jesus is our King. This shows He is our Prophesied King.

Acts 17:1-3 – The One You’re Looking For The book The World’s Worst Predictions lists some of history’s all-time prophetic goofs. King George II said in 1773 that the American colonies had little stomach for revolution. An official of the White Star Line, speaking of the firm’s newly built ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Raise A Fool

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2004

based on 23 ratings

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Find out the 3 BIG SEEDS that are affecting our children the most and could turn children into fools later.

How many of us want to raise a foolish child? How many think their already raising a fool? No one is born a fool; fools are self-made! Usually with a little help from the people in there lives. The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound up in a child’s heart.” If parents aren’t careful, there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Live; How Will You Die? Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 26, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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The first of a two-part series on "The Rich Man and Lazarus," this is a salvation message that looks at the comfort of heaven in contrast to the agony of hell.

HOW DO YOU LIVE; HOW WILL YOU DIE? --LUKE 16:19-31; PSALM 49:16-20; PSALM 52:5-7 To be a disciple of Jesus Christ, He must be number one in our lives. We’ve seen that emphasized so clearly these past several weeks in the teachings of Jesus found in this section of the Book of Luke. We first of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

What Is God's View Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 2, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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As Christians we need to know what God says about war. Didn’t Christ come preaching peace? If so how can war be compatible with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ? Isn’t war a contradiction to the teachings of God’s Word?

"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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Deals with Purpose #3 specifically growing during difficult times

Romans 8:28-29 Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Growing through tough times Introduction A. Sometimes life is easy B. Sometimes we learn, grow, and laugh the whole entire time C. Let me give you some good advice, enjoy those times! D. Those times will not always be there E. Those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

True North: Charting The Direction For 2004

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 23, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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A message about the importance of finding and using the gifts God gives to every believer.

21, December 2003 Dakota Community Church True North Setting the course for 2004 Tonight I want to talk about the direction we are all heading and the life we want to be living, as opposed to the reality of our day-to-day existence. - Do you know where you are going? - Do you spend your time doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 25:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Darwin Awards 2003

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 15, 2003

based on 107 ratings

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Incredibly dumb spiritual decisions that some people make.

THE 2003 DARWIN AWARDS (Mark 8:13-21) Introduction: 1. Have you ever known someone who just did not get it? Please do not answer that out loud. a. In out text, Jesus’ disciples do not get it and Jesus questions their lack of understanding. b. They had been with Jesus. They had listened to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Enough To Believe

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made Me A Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Begin to think like a servant.

Make Me a Servant Purpose Driven Life #33 Montreal/Cornwall April 24, 2004 God is looking for a few good people that He can depend on to be involved in the work of His family. He, however, is not looking like others, here on earth, might be looking. God is looking for servants. We have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43, Galatians 6:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 1 PART 1

The Book of Revelation WHO: The Beloved Apostle John WHAT: The book of Revelation is the written record of dramatic, God-sent visions given to one of God’s servants to uncover something’s previously hidden. WHERE: He wrote this book in his old age of about 90 from the lonely island of Patmos where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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