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The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 10,207 views

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Eyesight Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 108 ratings

| 19,075 views

Jesus wants us to say, "I will let nothing cloud my vision."

July 15, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 3 INTRODUCTION An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his pastor and his business manager. The old man said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

based on 97 ratings

| 19,619 views

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Promises Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005

based on 158 ratings

| 58,934 views

Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 12,420 views

Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025

based on 2 ratings

| 142 views

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54. A). NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God I'm Not A Rockstar! Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 30, 2015

| 5,134 views

All My Life. All For Him.

thank god, i’m not a rock star 1 Cor. 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” I remember when I was eight years old, sitting in my house and I had a song come into my head. I had somewhat recently gotten into rock music and the lyrics that came were, “And the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Some Skittles Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 7,966 views

This sermon explains the tithe and its relationship to our obedience, offerings, trust and faith in God.

INTRO: -The best way to get in the zone -- is obedience -- giving * As I consider preaching on tithes its always touchy * In fact, I wonder if it would fit better in my Hot Topic Series * Story of the Skittles * Over the years of pastoring * I've received many questions regarding skittles ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025

| 1,706 views

In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:7-8, John 1:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

based on 1 rating

| 2,125 views

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

| 4,664 views

There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024

| 4,171 views

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 10,263 views

Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

War And Iraq: My Undersatnding Of The Bible's Teaching About War

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 2,870 views

War can be in accord with the will of God. Although particular wars may be controversial, we must start with the premise that war is an option.

My Undersatnding of the Bible’s Teaching About War (topical) INTRO: 1. The Bible is a book filled with War. 2. Yet anybody who has fought in the trenches will tell you, without hesitation, that War is like Hell of Earth. 3. I think before we begin this brief presentation, we need to remember ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-3, Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,365 views

Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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