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  • Confess And Believe

    Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,481 views

    A sermon on the importance of confession and belief

    I. Intro So last time we spoke I told you that I would explain to you why these verses of Scripture in Romans 1 where Paul tells believers to not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and today’s passage where Paul tells us in no uncertain terms how we can be made right with God were so ...read more

  • I Am Still Dreaming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 697 views

    Emphasizes the call for Christians to manifest unity, love, and compassion in a divided world, as we are all one in Christ Jesus.

    Beloved friends, it is a joy to gather with you once more as we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not mere spectators in this grand narrative of faith, we are active participants, handpicked by God, to manifest His glory in this world. Today, we will be ...read more

  • Turn Towards God

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    There is amazing power when the people of God turn towards him.

    email me with the subject line and I will send you the powerpoint that goes with this sermon. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Turn Towards God There is amazing power when the people of God turn towards him. Sunday Morning Sermon 05.04.08 Intro: Closer to God Video: -- Jump Drive (Start with title and ...read more

  • Horton Hatches The Egg Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    This message uses "Horton Hatches the Egg" as a spring board into Galations 6:9 and looks at reasons people quit.

    Horton Hatches the Egg (Read from beginning to page with animal friends running away) Yep this is the same Horton who Heard a Who, and this is where we first hear his philosophy “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” Is the book ...read more

  • Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

    Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

  • Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

    Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

  • What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 23,481 views

    If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

    WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

  • Time To Get Training

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    As christians we need to train for godliness.

    Time to get training 1 Timothy 4:1-10 (NIV) 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid ...read more

  • The Power Of A True Love!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 405 ratings
     | 124,680 views

    IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

    The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

  • Do Not

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,652 views

    To enumerate two do nots: (1) Do not quench the HOLY SPIRIT's fire, (2) Do not treat prophecies with contempt.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you interested in the do not's of the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate two do nots: (1) Do not quench the HOLY SPIRIT's fire, (2) Do not treat prophecies with contempt. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bible) Do not quench ...read more

  • My 3 Fold Ambition

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,068 views

    To show that even our ambition must be Word-based.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your ambition in life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even our ambition must be Word-based. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (Amplified Bible) To make it your ambition and definitely endeavor to live quietly and peacefully, to mind your own ...read more

  • Difference Makers Are Different Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 6, 2013
     | 7,054 views

    To make a difference, one must be different. Such is a real possibility as we become salt and light before a decaying and dark world.

    You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

  • What Jesus Wants For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 11, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    This is a sermon on What does Jesus want for Christmas.

    Sermon series: It’s All about Jesus! Text: Micah 5:2-5 Title: What Jesus wants for Christmas Introduction Today in our series “It’s all about Jesus,” we are going to look at a portion of scripture in the OT. Micah 5:2-5. Micah 5:2-5 has a special place in the Christmas story because when the Wise ...read more

  • A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,122 views

    We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

    A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

  • New Hope

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
     | 4,128 views

    This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

    “New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more