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Which Path Are You On? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2007

based on 19 ratings

| 7,991 views

Romans 2:6-11 speaks of two different paths that we travel through life. This sermon examines these two different paths in order to show which path leads to eternal life.

Scripture A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship now and then. I think every person ought to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

| 3,816 views

In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:17-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Deal With A Bad Attitude

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 12, 2020

| 2,846 views

How often have you heard someone say, “I’m just in a bad mood today”? How often have you said it?

How often have you heard someone say, “I’m just in a bad mood today”? How often have you said it? And would you not agree that part of the unspoken implication in that statement is: “I am therefore excused from any responsibility for anything that I might say or do while in this mood?” Is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Suppose You Were The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

| 1,590 views

On some of the talk shows, like “Hannity and Colmes” on the Fox News Channel, we hear folks debating things and now and then they come to a topic that they both agree on.

To make the debate more exciting, one of them will say, "Let me play the devil’s advocate and ask you this question.” Then they will state the opposing view, to add some life to the debate. As believers, we all agree on many things when it comes to God, the Bible, and the church. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Believe In Forgiveness? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 15, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 3,692 views

An inductive elimination of the myths many people choose to use in dealing with their feelings of guilt leading to the exposure of the only way to deal with our pasts – real forgiveness.

Have you ever felt so guilty that you longed for FORGIVENESS or perhaps even PUNISHMENT? In a short story called, The Tell Tale Heart, Edgar Allen Poe wrote about a murderer who put his victim under the floorboards in his house. When the police arrived to question him, he started to hear a heart ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sharing The Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 3,908 views

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s mission and how to share in accomplishing it.

I’d like to take a moment to review the reasons for the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. This is God’s church because “he bought [it] with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This church is God’s church and we must never think or act in any other way. If we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faithfulness: Climbing To New Heights With Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 5, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 5,526 views

Faithfulness is a quality we admire.

Faithfulness: CLIMBING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH JESUS. Galatians 5:22. 05/26/02 One place I would like to go someday and that is to Yellowstone National Park. You know what I would like to see? Some of you will say elk, deer or some wildlife. I would, but I would love to see that Geyser called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Happiness

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 29, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 5,431 views

The Bible gives us clear directions to happiness.

Psalm 1 The Road To Happiness Often times our religion has terminology that is specific to our life experiences. We often speak of our faith in words that try to describe a heavenly realm in earthly terms. Psalm 1 is chock full of metaphorical language to help us better understand God’s plans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

#4remove The Weight:blame Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 5,017 views

This is part 4 in Remove the weights: we consider the weight of Blaming others.

4 of a 12 part series. #4 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on Feb 17, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 3,114 views

How to go about killing a church without any effort at all.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 8,088 views

Expository sermon which outlines the cost of discipleship in light of what Christ has done for us.

The cost of discipleship Illustration: John Wesley and the Moravians. - during the storm the Moravians had a peace and were singing to God - they were totally committed to God and therefore they knew their lives were in Gods hands - John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on May 2, 2001

based on 176 ratings

| 14,072 views

How to grow a church by presenting the things not to do.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 4,358 views

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sheep In Wolves Clothing

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 19,601 views

God has called us to carry the light in the darkness of this world. He has called us to be change agents. He wants us to shine His light so that men can see and be changed. The question is how do we consistently do this thing that God has called us to do?

Sermon Series: Sermon: “Sheep In Wolves Clothing” Scripture: Matthew 5.14-16 Introduction: Do you guys remember the cartoon with Wiley Coyote and Ralph the sheep dog. I use to love that cartoon. Every morning Ralph and Wiley would meet at the time clock which was mounted on a tree. As they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

For This Cause Were You Created!

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 96 ratings

| 12,057 views

This sermon attempts to answer Why we exist

Have you ever wondered why you were born? Why God breathed life into your body? Have you ever wondered what God has in store for your life ahead? The fact of the matter is that 94% of people today are just enduring today while waiting for the future. But we must understand that ALL we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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