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Winning The War Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2003

We are in a battle. The church is an army, not a hospital, and we signed up for a battle-ship not a cruise liner. But how can we win in the battle of life and faith? This passage shows how.

Winning the war Mk5:1-20 WBC 31/08/03pm I think we forget what a battle the Christian faith is! - join up for this luxury cruiser that will take us to heaven - find it’s a sleek battleship and - God isn’t particularly sympathetic when we say we don’t like the ‘heat of the day’… battle To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Walk And Talk The Talk Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 22, 2005

Some walk the Walk but don’t talk the talk. Some talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. This sermon encourages one to get it together. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

TALKING THE TALK and WALKING THE WALK 1 John 1:6 -7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and {yet} walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: *other

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Has The Final Answer To Temptation!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Feb 18, 2002

As he resists the devil’s temptations Jesus gives us the answer to overcoming our temptations.

Regis Philbin has become a household name because of his familiar and often repeated question, “Is that your final answer?” from his popular, primetime television game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? This probing question amplifies the suspense and adds to the drama of each answer, turning up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Man

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007

Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Women In The Kingdom

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

As citizens of the kingdom of God both men and women worked side by side, often performing the same duties. Luke, in writing the Book of Acts, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, made certain that it was underscored that women played an equal part w

WOMEN IN THE KINGDOM - "Not For Men Only" A Sermon by Bishop Dr. Charles C Jones D.D. SCRIPTURE: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh : and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy (both genders) , and your young men shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

3:16 "God In A Box" Series

Contributed by Cecil Whitton on May 13, 2008

This message was part of an Easter series exploring John 3:16. IT ALSO TAKES A LOOK AT THE CONTENTS OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT. IT REVEALS THE PROBLEM SO MANY CHRISTIANS HAVE BECAUSE THEY ARE LIVING WITH THE BASICS OF SALVATION… When Christ PAID A HIGH

Series- 3:16 - God In A Box John 3:16; Hebrews 10:19-23 “3:16 INTRO VIDEO” WOW, what a powerful description from author Max Lucado of the most powerful Scripture in the entirety of the Bible. Today, we are a beginning a series entitled- “3:16”. How fitting it is that this Sunday, which is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Burners

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2010

All vain-glory, ambition, ignorance, and pride, would be done away by one view of Christ in his glory. This awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us an

Opening illustration: Story of a passionate British underground evangelist in Salalah, Oman. Introduction: In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Self-Worth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2017

Jesus teaches three ways NOT to go after self-worth, and then concludes with the only truly lasting and meaningful way to find one's worth. Not only that, but he models that true way for us.

Matthew 23:1-12 The Source of Self-worth Do you ever wonder why some people are such jerks? Sometimes people can be so cruel to others! And yet, behind the facade of the bully lies a deep insecurity, a fear of rejection. Our bookstores are full of books about self-worth. I did a quick search on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, James 1:22-25, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment Of Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 27, 2018

Surrounded by legalist and religious tradition within the Temple, Jesus was questioned by an earnest scribe which of all the many commandments was greatest. Jesus answered with a convicting and compelling statement.

The Great Commandment of Love Mark 12: 28-34 Jesus was often questioned and challenged concerning His interpretation of Scripture. Who better to know the word than the Word Himself? In this chapter He was questioned of the Pharisees concerning paying taxes, of the Sadducees concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paddington Goes To Syria Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 5, 2015

A sermon about healings and answered prayers and refugees and treating people equally and Paddington Bear and .... and ... well, and really not being able to stop talking because it is such good news

I am going to share a number of stories with you this morning. I don’t want you to tell anyone about it. Not the stories from my life, and not the stories from Jesus’s life either. It’s really important you don’t share what I am going to say this morning with anyone. So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

"Playing Favorites At Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

“Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Answer: I Know It All Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 19, 2011

Through a series of questions God gets Job to understand that he does not need to understand - Job needs to trust God. Job realises just how insignificant he really is.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 38:1-42:17 “God’s Answer! – I Know It All” We were at a party last week. There was a whole group of us sitting around a fire and I ended up next to a 4 year old boy. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Three Fold Victory Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2009

If we can get these 3 principles applied to our daily lives – we will see God differently and experience grace more dynamically!

If Satan can get you and me to doubt God then we will always doubt life! If he can get us to think negative about God then we will always think negative about life. Why is this fact so true – because if he can get you to go negative and doubting then Satan can do almost anything with you and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist