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A Prelude To Messiah's Coming Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 17, 2001

based on 110 ratings

| 7,036 views

This Advent sermon is proclaimed to the church as a reminder of the urgency of preparing for Christ’s return.

A PRELUDE TO MESSAIAH’S COMING Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction: Many good things in life depend largely on our careful planning and preparation for them. If you don’t want anything big to happen don’t do anything. If you want to fail in any task, be passive toward it. If you want things to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

based on 9 ratings

| 3,535 views

HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straining 'till The End

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 19, 2001

based on 119 ratings

| 9,236 views

Sometimes we give up to easily. Paul provides a great example of what every Christian should be doing - Straining ’till the End!

Straining ‘till the End Philippians 3:12 - 14 Introduction – I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University asked then Prime Minister ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

From An Awful To A God-Full Life

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 7, 2001

based on 115 ratings

| 4,316 views

Don’t settle just to be in the Lord’s presence reach out for His power.

May 6, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “From an Awful to a God-full Life” Mark 5:21-34 A lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find Spiritual Rest

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 20, 2002

based on 424 ratings

| 35,456 views

This is a single verse sermon with three points and proposition. It isn’t a manuscript but is more than a simple outline. The sermon is about leaving the weariness of dead religion to enter into a living relationship with God.

Text - Matt 11:28 Introduction A strong young athlete was wadding waist deep in the shallow part of a recreational lake. Unknowingly he stepped off an underwater ledge and plunged fifteen feet beneath the surface of the water. After several seconds he bobbed to the top of the water flailing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time To Advance

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 32,389 views

A call for Christian growth and service

JOSHUA 18:3 THE CALL TO ADVANCE The story is told of an old couple sitting in their mountain cabin enjoying the fireplace. After a while the woman looked over at her husband and said, “Henry, I think I hear something. Go check and see if it’s raining.” He thought for a moment and answered, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sincerity And Morality Are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 4,112 views

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4 There is a widespread belief in America that if people are sincere and moral that they will somehow be acceptable. We see many commendable examples of people who sincerely try to be good, but fail to realize that they are still unable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Onto Hope

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002

based on 196 ratings

| 17,674 views

This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Stick-To-It-Iveness" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 6,576 views

Our response to oppression & adversity

Psalm Steps> “Stick-to-it-iveness” Psalm 129 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It pays to persevere. Thomas Edison experimented with hundreds of filaments before he succeeded in making the first electric light; Jonas Salk failed over 200 times before he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

"Thyatira-Spiritual Purity And Adultery" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 9,825 views

Avoid the pollution of the world--strive for a Christian worldview and lifestyle

"Thyatira-spiritual purity and adultery" Rev 2:18-29 The Letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Located 40 miles southeast of Pergamum, Thyatira started out as a Greek outpost, founded by a General of Alexander the Great, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Congregational

How To Utilize Christ's Principles Of Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001

based on 177 ratings

| 5,914 views

Guidelines for a growing church that knows how to put mission back in the great commission

How To Utilize Christ’s Principles for Missions Quote: The greatest sin that most Christians make is the sin of omission. Here are some time tested guidelines for helping us avoiding the sin of omitting the great commission in our service to the Lord Jesus. Illustration:It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,443 views

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Free Are You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,649 views

As Christians we consider ourselves to be free - but in fact we fall into slavery very easily - slavery to legalism. What is legalism and its corallary labelism?

Do you feel free? Free in Christ? Did you know that you although you may feel free you may have enslaved yourself - to what you ask? To legalism. Not possible. Yes - it’s a lot easier than you think. Winning freedom over legalism is what Galatians is all about. We’re going to learn what ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Back 2 School Special

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 9, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 15,592 views

Our kids started back to school this week. Using Samson’s parents as an example, we as the church need to pray for our kids!

August 10, 2003 Title: Back to School Special Text: Judges 13:1-25 Introduction 1. Well, our kids started back to school this week. A. Jason is in Kindergarten i. Lora is in 1st Grade ii. Ethan is in 3rd Grade iii. Amelia is in 6th Grade at the Middle School B. We have been in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 4,448 views

If you are not sure if politics are important for God’s people to concern themselves with, I would suggest that you study the hand of God in the politics of the Old Testament.

The news events of this past week have been interesting to say the least. Men like the Rev. Jessie Jackson step down while other men like John Ashcroft step forward. The appointment of Senator John Ashcroft to be our nation’s Attorney General is unprecedented. Senator Ashcroft is a devout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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