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Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants To Die

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 4, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 8,069 views

This sermon investigates the idea of carrying a cross if we are to follow Jesus. Also the hope of eternal life.

Everybody Wants to Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die Luke 9:18-27 How many of you here this morning want to go to heaven? How many of you are enamored with the idea of dying. The truth is that heaven is a wonderful place ¡V people are just dying to get in. Tell me why you want to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 5,636 views

This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 1: Trust Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 19,022 views

The foundational idea for this series came from Everyday Light - Daily Devotions from Selwyn Hughes.

5, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week one: Trust Proverbs 1:1-4 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Shaken, But Safe In God's Unshakable Kingdom

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 9, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 23,267 views

Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom.

SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom. Introduction: Are you being shaken these days? If so, take comfort, you are one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Pursuing Excellence Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,307 views

This topic looks at the idea that the church needs to do things with excellence, not perfection, but to the best of our abilities.

Pursuing Excellence Henry Kissinger in, “The Whitehouse Years” The battle rages between excellence and mediocrity Oscar Wilde quote Excellence is important to the future of the church Its relationship to evangelism Inspiration to “come and see” Antonius Stradivarius Tom Peters, “In Search of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Image Of God In Us

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 7,377 views

Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 5,845 views

BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,471 views

This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

- Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Called Commitment Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 5,181 views

This sermon introduces the idea of commitment. This series addresses the weakness that Christians have in committing to Christ totally.

This Thing Called Commitment I remember back in 1998 when I saw my wife for the very first time. She wasn’t my wife at the time, but I knew I was going to like her. I met her at college, back at good old Central Christian College. We got to know each other. We were at the New Student ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,327 views

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Preparing For A New Season"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 34,029 views

We must prepare for new seasons in our life when God gives us ideas.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 8, 2002 Preparing for a New Season Joshua 1:1-12 Introduction: Most of us rush through the seasons without giving much thought to where we’ve been or where we’re going. When we finally do look back, we wonder where the time went. It will soon be a year ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

based on 14 ratings

| 28,329 views

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Answer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 6,963 views

A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13. Many ideas taken from Max Lucado.

Sermon for 2/3/2008 Love is the Answer Introduction: Blessid Union of Souls- Violence is spread worldwide and there are families on the street And we sell drugs to children now oh why can’t we just see That all we do is eliminate our future with the things we do today Money is our incentive now so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Believe Is To Partake

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2009

| 3,059 views

This messages conveys the idea that when we believe in or trust in someone we become a part of that person.

Text: “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him” (Philippians 1:29). If we believe in someone or in something, we tend to place a great trust in the person or the thing. That person becomes a good friend or associate and we would go ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 3,677 views

Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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