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Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Be Thankful For Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 4,091 views

Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 146 ratings

| 7,089 views

We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Worship" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 220 ratings

| 24,976 views

Considering the value and necessity of worship

Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

"It's Hard To Be Humble" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 121 ratings

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A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3)

“It’s hard to be humble” -Psalm 131, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3) Introduction…some Country/Western theology I want to share a story I heard last week in our adult Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-8, Psalm 131:1

Denomination: Congregational

"The Rich Young Ruler"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 9, 2002

based on 207 ratings

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Jesus reveals this young man’s idolatry and calls him to turn from easy believism to true conversion.

"The Rich Young Ruler" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A respectable, clean-cut young man comes to Jesus, interested in religion. Mark calls him a ruler, and many Bible scholars think he was a leader in the synagogue, sort of like a deacon or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Mark 10:10-17, Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

"The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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A parable that tells us much about the human heart

“The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 15:16-31

Denomination: Congregational

The Foundation Of Our Existence

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 5, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 8,697 views

This is a message giving the purpose for our existence as Christians.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Foundation of our Existence Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bowed But Not Beaten

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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When faced with the difficulties of life, David’s words in Psalm 56 can help us to bear up under the worst of circumstances.

OPENING: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 5,736 views

Many today accept the doctrine of "Original Sin" or "Total Hereditary Depravity" as basic truth; yet, it is not supported by the Bible nor was it taught in the early Church.

The doctrine of "Original Sin" basically states that Adam’s guilt has been passed down to each member of the human race. Thus, we are born condemned sinners. We are separated from God and His grace from birth. We are born spiritually dead. Only the blood of Christ can remove the stain and guilt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pliability

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,216 views

Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of Christ.

PLIABILITY JEREMIAH 18:1-6 Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece of His workmanship in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of His Son, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Obedient Are You Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 10,528 views

Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 9,957 views

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reality Based Faith & The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,891 views

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Reality Based Faith" (John 20:19-29) NOTE: Here is a suggested bulletin insert I wrote. The Sermon follows it, after the **** ed Doubting Thomas and the Audacious Claim of the Resurrection by Ed Vasicek, pastor, Highland Park Church Kokomo, IN Thomas the Apostle was certainly a great man of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What We Believe: The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 1, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 3,389 views

Discover the three essentials of Jesus’ Church

We’ve spent almost two months worth of Sundays looking at what our church believes. What we believe determines how we behave. There was a time when people believed the earth was flat. They didn’t dare to travel too far for fear that they will fall off the edge of the earth. What you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

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