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I Have A Friend Who Plays With Fire (Sexual Temptation) Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 4,149 views

This sermon seeks to encourage people to remain sexually pure in a world of great temptation.

I Have A Friend Who... Plays With Fire Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net November 18, 2001 When I was a child, I used to love to build tents out of bed linens. Some were elaborate while others were very simple. They were typically made out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

based on 164 ratings

| 45,433 views

A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 6,245 views

This sermon encourages us to re-think what Christmas should really be.

A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-11 December 2, 2001 Intro: A. [A Giving Opportunity] A mother was sick and tired of hearing her children always telling her what they wanted to get from Santa. On one such occasion she reminded them of the real meaning of Christmas—Christmas is a time of giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassionate Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,960 views

Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For Salvation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 10,518 views

A Thanksgving Sermon encouraging people to recognize what they should truly be thankful for!

“THANK GOD FOR SALVATION!” Luke 9:23-27 Well, this week marks the 31st Thanksgiving that I’ve celebrated. Probably the 26th or 27th time I’ve been able to actually verbalize what I’m thankful for. And that list should be so long for each of us. Especially for us because we are American, and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Everyday Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

based on 61 ratings

| 68,604 views

An evangelistic Christmas message encouraging unbelievers to receive Christ and experience an everyday Christmas.

Tonight each one of us has come to this Christmas Eve service for many different reasons. Perhaps you have come because you like to sing Christmas carols, or perhaps you have come because you feel obligated to, it’s part of your responsibility or duty to attend a Christmas Eve service, or perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002

based on 164 ratings

| 10,530 views

Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

based on 166 ratings

| 20,965 views

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

An Understanding Heart

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 21,068 views

A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,316 views

Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

based on 28 ratings

| 4,785 views

Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Church Attendance Necessary

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 25, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 8,624 views

If you have forsaken the assembly of Christians, we encourage you to take these steps.

Is Church Attendance Necessary? Considering the lax attitudes of many religious people today, it would be easy to conclude that church attendance is optional or perhaps only for those who are very religious and extremely dedicated to their faith. Membership rosters in most churches, compared to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 9,114 views

This sermons encourages the type of commitment that all beleivers should have for the cause of Christ.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment July 1, 2001 Intro: A. [A Flag of Rags, Citation: John McCain. From the files of Leadership.] In the final years of our imprisonment, the North Vietnamese moved us from small cells with one or two prisoners to large rooms with as many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 7,968 views

Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasping The Handle Of The Door God Has Put Before You.

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001

based on 75 ratings

| 3,419 views

A sermon that encourages us to walk through the doors that God has for us to enter.

The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. tHERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your playcentre or Kindergarten where you enter the world of education and socialisation with your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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