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One Day To Get It Right

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

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The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throne Gazing

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 5,494 views

God is beautiful in all His ways. He relentlessly and lovingly pursues mankind reaching out in romantic passion with nail pierced hands.

Deeply rooted in every human heart is an unquenchable longing for beauty, a God-given sense that beauty must have a meaning that is larger and more permanent than ones own self. It can arouse pleasure, delight and even bring rest. Every person longs to observe and be a part of beauty as they seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 12, 2006

based on 218 ratings

| 28,090 views

The Lord’s model prayer shows us that prayer is just Talking to Him, prayer is Asking, and prayer is Praising. It must begin and end with Him! A free download link is included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Matthew 6:8-13 The sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. And within is this wonderful model of prayer. It’s a misnomer to call this The Lord’s Prayer…it’s actually the disciples prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Jesus' Return Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

based on 145 ratings

| 12,061 views

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 23, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 33,191 views

The first of the seven ’Christian Graces’ is moral excellence. In an age of secular moral relativism, the Christian can make a major impact in the Church and Society by boldly adhering to and promoting the Moral Code found in the New Testament Scriptures.

Christian Graces: Moral Excellence Peter delivers to us a set of seven virtues or graces that Christians are to add to their life of faith. He informs us that these traits will render us useful to the Lord, will enable us to bear much fruit and will guarantee us an entrance to the eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7, 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Tip From Andrew

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 4,455 views

A look at how we can be involved in evangelism.

Take a Tip from Andrew John 1:35-42 February 10, 2002 Introduction Today, in line with what Brother Joe shared with us, I wanted to use our time together to expand on the theme of winning men and women, boys and girls, to the Lord Jesus Christ. By the way, God used the Gideons to awaken my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abc's Of Giving - The Power Of Belief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

based on 177 ratings

| 50,052 views

We give to God based upon what we believe about God. What do you believe?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 4,960 views

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 21,966 views

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reminder Of Our Responsibilities From Romans 12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

based on 78 ratings

| 4,179 views

A Reminder of Our Responsibilities From Romans Twelve - Romans 12:1-21

A Reminder of Our Responsibilities from Romans 12:1-21 Quote: Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 22. 1. REVERE our Sovereign God - vs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 5,801 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

A Fly In The Ointment (Life/Social Skills, Part One) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 11,324 views

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

A Fly in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:1-10) 1. And sometimes problems occur at just the right time: (1) the pain bothers you or the fever spikes right when you are seeing the doctor (2) or take this news story: "A flight in the United States proved lucky for a British woman who suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Calamity's Call

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,649 views

Consider Calamity’s Call Repent! 1) All of you; 2) While there is still time

“U.S. submarine slams into Japanese fishing vessel – nine people remain missing.” “Two San Diego teens die when classmate goes on shooting spree.” “Three teens drown when swept into the sea at Pouch Cove, Nfld.” There are many other tragic headlines we could add to that list, some which may even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Called To Grow" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 5,383 views

Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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