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The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 14,026 views

This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,200 views

In a world with so many choices why choose Christ?

Visual images tell stories. From the cave paintings on the walls of La Grotte Chauvet in France to the latest Tom Clancy novel we’ve “seen” with our minds the story unfold. Its been said that movie theaters are the Church for post-moderns and it shouldn’t surprise us to see the concept of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call To Be Different

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 12,445 views

A message on Holiness, and how the Holy life is different from the lives of the unbeliever. Holiness is defined as Christlikeness, not on outward appearance.

The Call to be Different Pastor Glenn Newton November 16, 2003 “Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. In the haunts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:6-10, Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 3,692 views

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Female Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,930 views

What does a woman want?

INTRODUCTION  Today is the day that we take time to celebrate the one of the most hallowed of holidays, Mother’s Day!  As you searched the planet for a gift for your mother or your wife, what were you thinking about? Were you looking for a gift that would really surprise her? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is It Important To See God As A Missionary God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 8,558 views

Understand the grounds upon which missions rest otherwise we will tend to give in to the hostile, apathetic or incorrect views that people have about the great commission. Many people think that the Christian missionary enterprise is politically disruptiv

Why is it Important to See God is a Missionary God? – (Gen. 12:1-20) Quote: God only had one Son and He sent Him to earth as a missionary. W. T. Watson Quote: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory both now and to day of eternity. (Rom. 11:35,36) 1. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Life Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 18, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 3,604 views

All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

The Power of Life (Mt.28:1-7;16-20) Each Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ rising from the dead: “up from the grave He arose (we sing) with a mighty triumph oer His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign…Hallelujah! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 6,886 views

Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Priority

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

based on 169 ratings

| 16,226 views

Here are truths from Haggai for the local church.

The Divine Priority Haggai 1:1-15 In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines the eventual outcome. Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Dec 29, 2000

based on 205 ratings

| 15,759 views

Sermon on the Mount #2

What we find recorded in verses 3-12 are commonly referred to as "The Beatitudes." Each of the nine "Beatitudes" begin with the word "blessed." The basic meaning of "blessed" is happy. However, happiness in a Biblical sense has a much deeper meaning than what we tend to give the word in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Start The Year Off Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 11,843 views

There are three "C’s" to assure we start the year off right.

START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT By: Chuck Hendrix I’m sure you are well aware the way you begin anything greatly affects the way you end. Starting off right is so important. You have heard of things getting off to a rocky start. Though it is not impossible to have a good ending when you start off on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 5,707 views

What it means to be a peacemaker

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the peacemakers In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what it means to live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 15,990 views

It has been said that if you have one true friend in your life you are lucky. This morning the Lord is going to teach us about FRIENDSHIP and HOW WE CAN HAVE SOME TRUE FRIENDS!

Everybody needs true friendship. There is a real hunger for it. The problem is finding the time to create real friends. It takes time and effort to make friends. Many of us settle for the imitation friends we have on the TV. ILL>>>I remember my dad used to talk to “Hunter” when that was a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

based on 66 ratings

| 68,469 views

God has given us newness of life through Jesus Christ, therefore (1) do not live in the past, and (2) live with a renewed purpose.

If you have your bibles, turn to 2 Cor 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” People crave for new things today - new phones, new cars, clothes, hairstyles, and a new face. · They want a new face - go for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dinner Guest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,235 views

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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