Sermons about Elf On The Shelf

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning Over Worry

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

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IN A SIMILAR FASHION, WE FOCUS ON OUR FEARS RATHER THAN ON OUR FAITH. We worry because we focus on our wants rather than our abundance.

Do you know the best way to swat a fly? According to the scientific journal NATURE the best way is to take a piece of tissue paper in each hand. Approach the fly from the left and right at the same time, keeping the hands equidistant from the fly and moving to and fro slightly. Then with both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Why The Good Old Kjv Is Still The Book For Thee!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2003

based on 127 ratings

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God has a book and man has a book. Which do you have? Are you sure?

Why The Good Old KJV Is Still The Book For Thee! Many folks wonder why I am still using the KJV when there are a multitude of versions out there that are so much "easier" to read. Indeed, they are amazed that I am a KJV only man. Many would say that while the KJV is a great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Fruit Or Burn

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Helpful Habits Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Put Your Behind In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 8, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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Four choices to make if you’d live in hot pursuit of a God-consumed life.

Philippians 3:13-21 Put Your Behind In The Past Woodlawn Baptist Church January 7, 2007 Introduction Have you ever heard of or taken the time to read the resolutions of the preacher Jonathan Edwards who was made famous in the Great Awakening? Over a period of time, he wrote… 1. Being sensible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Want The Word

Contributed by Larry Pruitt on Feb 17, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Reasons we should want the word of God in our lives today and the benefits we receive from God’s word.

(The thoughts and ideas for this lesson are attributed to Tommy Vernon (now deceased) who encouraged me to preach as a young man. Psa 119:105 Thy word <is> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paul told Timothy the preacher to preach the word "in season and out of season".......Do we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging In There Before Feelings Of Inferiority Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

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When we are called by God to any task, we often look at our resources and abilities and we discount God’s resources and abilities. Whenever God calls we must look to Him for the resources and abilities to accomplish what He has asked.

Do you ever feel inadequate? Do you ever feel that maybe you are inferior? A man paid a visit to his local psychologist. When the doctor asked him what had prompted the visit, the man said, “I’m suffering from an inferiority complex.” Over the next few weeks, the psychologist put his new patient ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In The Times Of Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007

based on 50 ratings

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No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

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The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Good And Perfect Gift Of Regeneration Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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#5 in the Book of James Series. James focuses in on the greatest of all good and perfect gifts that come down from the Father of Lights.

#5 in the Book of James Series God’s Good and Perfect Gift of Regeneration By Pastor Jim May James 1:17-21 There was a man that played piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and a lot of people came out just to hear him play. But one night, a patron told him he didn’t want to hear him ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-21, James 1:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courage Of Faith Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Joshua #2

“THE COURAGE OF FAITH” Joshua 2:1-24 Susan Wilkinson, in her book “Getting Past Your Past”, writes these words: “She was the talk of the town, but nobody talked to her. Every square inch of her seductive body was lovely, but she was unloved. I guess that’s the price you pay when you’re the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

based on 49 ratings

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Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

“Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Believe The Bible? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 26, 2009

based on 59 ratings

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Looks at evidence that supports the fact that the Bible is the word of God and should be believed.

Why Should I Believe the Bible? How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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