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The Easter Story: What It Is

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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The truth about what Easter is and it’s effect on us - 1. payment 2. assessment 3. love’s revelation 4. commitment 5. assurance

The Easter Story: what it is 1 Peter 1:18-21 A couple of F-15’s are escorting a C-130 Hercules, and their pilots are chatting with the pilot of the transport to pass the time. Talk comes around to the relative merits of their respective aircraft. The fighter pilots contend that their airplanes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Gospel Goal Of Love Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 9, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 5,440 views

How do you build love from pure hearts with good consciences and sincere faith? We find just how NOT to do this in Paul’s letters to Timothy, then we see just how to.

The Gospel Goal is Love 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus, in order that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11, 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Open Invitation" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 13,725 views

How do we respond to God’s invitation?

Iliff and Saltillo UM church November 24, 2002 Thanksgiving Message "God’s Open Invitation" Isaiah 25: 6-9 Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: This week is Thanksgiving. You probably have certain traditions and special ways you celebrate with family and friends. More than likely you will have turkey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 18,214 views

We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Functioning Church

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,639 views

Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reason #6, The Spirit Helps Us Pray Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 26, 2002

based on 96 ratings

| 5,688 views

Our relationship to God is the foundation of our lives, and prayer is what connects us to God. It is an awesome privilege. We don’t always know what to pray for, or even what to say, but God will help us and will satisfy our deepest needs—even the ones

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED! Reason #6, The Spirit Helps us Pray >Romans 8:26-27 “I do not know of any subject that has caused more perplexity for more Christians than the subject of prayer.” -So commented James Montgomery Boice, Bible teacher and Pastor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Vertical Call

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 3, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 6,155 views

A call to a passionate relationshp with the Savior

The Challenge When you became a Christian how many of you had a dramatic improvement in your quality of Life? How many of you want to go to the next level? Are you feeling that nothing satisfies, that the church just doesn’t fill the yearning in your heart anymore? Do you desire to let God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Satan Attacks

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003

based on 97 ratings

| 23,502 views

IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU....? FEW OF US HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE POSITION OF THE MAN JOB, BUT IF YOU EVER ARE HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS!

TITLE: WHAT TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS TEXT: JOB 1:1 - 11 INTRO: HERE IN THE BOOK OF JOB, WE READ OF A – A. GODLY MAN V.1 – HE FEARED THE LORD B. RIGHTEOUS MAN V.1 – PERFECT AND UPRIGHT C. BLESSED MAN V.2 – 4 TELLS OF HOW GOD HAD PROSPERED HIM D. TESTED MAN V.12 WE FIND THAT ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-11, Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001

based on 82 ratings

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Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: *other

Fix Your Cape Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fatal Food On The Fire

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 14, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 8,240 views

The child of God must be careful of false doctrine, which often looks good on the surface, but is spiritually fatal just the same.

FATAL FOOD ON THE FIRE Text: II Kings 4: 39-40; Matt.16: 6-7, 11-12 Intro: Not too many years ago, a law was passed which dealt with truth in advertising. That law required companies not to make false or misleading claims about their products. But in spite of that law, consumers must still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12, 2 Kings 4:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

The External Evidence: Authenticity Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 15, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 6,211 views

2nd of 4 in an examination of the Great Commandment

The External Evidence: Authenticity Mark 12:28-31 Last week we said that authentic Christianity is motivated by a passion for God¡K That authentic Christianity is motivated by a strong, extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, and desire for God. Passion is essential¡K it¡¦s a necessary ingredient if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002

based on 121 ratings

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What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Protection For The Spiritual Journey"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,728 views

How can we be protected from the temptations of Satan?

First United Methodist Church First Sunday of Lent--Sunday Night February 29, 2004 “Protection for the Spiritual Journey” Luke 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture sets the tone for the Lenten Season. The temptation of Jesus takes us on a spiritual journey into the wilderness and ends on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Revival Counter Attacks

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 28, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,386 views

This sermon addresses our need to be watchful during times of Revival and Renewal.

INTRODUCTION: READ Acts 8:1-25 NEED: Realize Satan Counter Attacks when God is moving through His people to effect revival and spiritual renewal. DIVISION I: Persecution - Acts 8: 1-3 Explain: Satan can’t attack God so he attacks His people. And he is always in the counter attack mode, always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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