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Obeying The Calling

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 24, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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While Samson obeyed his calling through disobedience, anger and revenge, Jesus obeyed His calling out of obedience faith and love.

Obeying the Calling I want to go back to a time over a thousand years BC, to the tribe of Dan. A time, after the great leaders of Moses and Joshua, and before the succession of kings. It is the Dark ages of Israel’s history. There is no succession of godly leaders: Judges 21:25 In those days ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forget About Bailing, Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 7,912 views

When the storms of life seem as though they will drown us, that’s the time to keep paddling instead of bailing out on God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Fast Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 9,504 views

Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Float Trip

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Mar 7, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 5,880 views

A look at the blamelessness, obedience, and faith of Noah.

The Ultimate Float Trip Genesis 6:9-22 GE 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. 12 God saw how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 3,896 views

The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 6,779 views

Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Open Hearts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 9,110 views

We must have open hearts to fully experience God’s presence in our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 3, 2002 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Gossip About Christ

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Mar 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 11,591 views

This sermon is about how David was exalt God and speaking well of Christ. And if we are going to Gossip about anything Gossip About Christ.

---------------------------The Book Of Psalms-------------------------------------------------------------------105th Division---------------------------- 1. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name make known his deeds among the people. 2. Sing unto him, sing psalms; talk ye of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Free Indeed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 374 ratings

| 101,091 views

Jesus frees us completely from the chains and guilt of sin.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 7, 2002 Communion Sunday “Free Indeed” John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture Jesus is talking to some Jewish believers who were new in the faith. They were weak in their faith at this point, and Jesus begins by telling them, “If you continue in my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

"Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 14,104 views

How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

based on 90 ratings

| 5,104 views

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 11,718 views

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 9,127 views

The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God, Like Noah Good For Your Health.

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 4,991 views

A sermon that considers three important attributes required for a walk with God. Peace, price and place.

Walking with God, good for your health. Peace, price, place. GE 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. GE 6:11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 26,752 views

Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

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