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Don't Deceive Yourselves!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 13,691 views

Don’t compare ourselves with others? Why would the Bible say that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I have a friend who says that he can remember going to church with his parents when he was a little boy. Now that isn’t unusual, except that his family didn’t really go to church all that often. So he has some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

based on 196 ratings

| 19,319 views

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Surviving Failure Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 8, 2001

based on 165 ratings

| 10,078 views

This sermon is about surviving our failures in order to claim our future

The Art of Surviving Failure Luke 5:1-11 -Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I have heard one preacher say that, “to laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 11,596 views

Has your relationship with Christ grown cold and distant?

Return To Your Fist Love God wants to send real revival! More than just a banner stretched outside a church building, more than just a few conversions, more than just a temporary rush of emotions and more than a gathering like we have here this morning. God wants and God desires to send real ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

based on 129 ratings

| 18,147 views

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002

based on 332 ratings

| 101,946 views

This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Jun 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 15,908 views

This sermon covers the contemporary concepts as well at the biblical concepts of Hell

The Reality of Hell Kenneth W. Wright The New Iberia Church of Christ Sermon Outline A. I am here to talk about the Reality of the Biblical Subject – Hell. B. I will cover these main points: 1. Hell is not a popular subject these days. 2. The Error Taught by Some 3. The Evidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-7, Revelation 20:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 12,697 views

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

based on 4 ratings

| 7,469 views

Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Only Good Options

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 4,621 views

Knowing Jesus ultimately means having only good options

Phil 1 21-30 To me, and I could be really mistaken, high school is a time to make sure our choices with what we want to do with our lives can happen. We don’t want our options to be narrowed down, but rather, we want to do well enough that we can choose which college to go to, or which armed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eating And Digesting Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 8,958 views

This sermon deals with the importance of reading and studying God’s word.

Eating and Digesting Rev 1:3, Deu 17:18-19, Acts 17:11, 2 Tim 2:15, Heb 5:12-14 November 3, 2003 I. Last week I talked about the importance of developing the habit of spending time with God’s Word. And, we talked about ways to improve our hearing. A. And, it is vital to our Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Deuteronomy 17:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 12,813 views

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Passion For Honoring God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 17, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 13,978 views

First in a series of messages focusing on the five purposes of the church (a la’ Rick Warren!). This message deals with worship.

Developing a Passion for Honoring God Various Scriptures January 16, 2005 Introduction We are starting a series about developing a passion for the things of God. We will be spending the next several weeks discussing this, and then we will be looking at the passion of Jesus during the Lenten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 10,047 views

Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Judge Correctly Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2008

based on 19 ratings

| 13,782 views

Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment & to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ & His Word will judge correctly & do right & will be resurrected to life.

JOHN 5: 25-32 HOW TO JUDGE CORRECTLY 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 / Ezekiel 37: 1- ] Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment and to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ and His Word will ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

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