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By The Mercies Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon expolores what Paul is talking about in Rom. 12:1-2 when he mentions the mercies of God as a motivator for Christian service.

By The Mercies of God. Rom. 12:1-2 There is an old story (various sources, original source unknown) of a mother who approached Napoleon Bonaparte concerning her son. It seems that her son had committed some serious infraction and Napoleon had determined that he was to be executed. The son’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007

Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Sanctification” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2009

If we are to know the happiness God has in mind for His children, we need to understand sanctification.

We have seen how the Beatitudes are progressive in nature, beginning with our gaining the proper perspective on salvation, which leads us to mourn over personal sin, which leads us to an attitude of humility with regards to self and a deep desire to be like Jesus. This is work of God in our life is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Or Cursed?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 11, 2008

Seek ye first.....

MAT 6:25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Yourself As God Sees You Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009

If we are to have revival and a fresh outpouring from God it is necessary for us to see ourselves as God sees us. This includes understanding where God wants us to be, where we are at, and how to get back to where we should be.

CONDITIONS FOR REVIVAL: SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU PROVERBS 21:2 Introduction: We have been looking at what it is going to take to see God’s power working in our lives and through us in the lives of the church and our community. We have observed how Isaiah was transformed by seeing God in His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Refiner's Fire"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2007

God’s Purpose,God’s Plan,God’s Provision, and Man’s response to purifying us and making us more like Christ.

“The Refiner’s Fire” August 26, 2007 “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness…” Malachi 3:3-4 I read recently about a group of women who were ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:3-4, Isaiah 48:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Father's Protection Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Third in a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This message particularly deals with his protection.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 3 Review John encouraged his readers to take the time to contemplate the awesomeness of the eternal God of the universe inviting sinful creatures of earth to be His children. “Behold”, “see”, “know”. Scripture employs the image of God as our heavenly Father. We are taking the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure - Israel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 26, 2008

Let me say that the field is the world. The man is Christ Himself. The treasure is God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel.

MATT. 13:44 THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE - ISRAEL Today Lord willing, we’re going to talk for a little while about the “Hidden Treasure” that Jesus talks about here in Matt. 13: 44, so I want you to pay close attention. First of all let me remind us that a parable is an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Yours Is The Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2010

Our central calling is to proclaim, declare, and celebrate the glory of God.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-7, Mathew 6:6-13 “Yours in the Glory!” Introduction Often as I put my sons to sleep, just before they doze off to sleep will say “Daddy are you there?” “Yes son I’m here.” The knowledge of their abba’s presence, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2010

Catastrophes happen. As Christians, we need to be careful when assessing the cause of tragedy. It is natural to ask, “Who or what is to blame when tragedy or disaster strikes?” Let us examine this issue.

Whose Fault Is It? Luke 13:1-5; John 9:1-3 When catastrophes or tragedies strike quite often we become like the disciples in John 9 when they met a man blind from birth. Their immediate reaction was that it was the judgment of God upon either this man or his parents. When the devastating ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen Yet Free Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2010

If man is predestined by God then does human free will even exist? If there is no free will how can God hold men accountable for their sin?

Dakota Community Church September 12, 2010 Chosen Yet Free Ephesians 1:1-14 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3Praise be to the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Success In Singleness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a temporary, necessary stage of life. Some might even go as far as to see as a 'necessary evil.' Too frequently to b

“SUCCESS IN SINGLENESS” 4th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 31, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24-38

Denomination: Baptist

There's More To It

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011

Mother's Day Sermon

There's More To It Sermon for Mother's Day May 8, 2011 by T.A. Gaskill Introduction Today is Mother's Day. When little girls you probably had some cute baby dolls. They never cried in the middle of the night. They never produced a terrible smelling odor caused by dirtying their diapers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: God's Predestination” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

God in advance, independent of you, but knowing you, chose you!

SOMETIMES, we just don’t see how could ALL things could possibly work together for good – I mean SOME, yes. A FEW sure… but ALL? • We take Romans 8:28 & compare it with what’s going on in our lives and it’s easy to just not believe it! • So much can be just downright bad & painful. • The issues of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Purposeful Plan For You: Glorification” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Glorification speaks to us about the future glory, heaven, and the resurrection of our bodies.

GOD’S PLAN OF salvation is wonderful – v29-30 • God’s Foreknowledge – He knows us & we can trust Him! • God’s Predestination – Because He knows, He predestines. • God’s Calling - God draws us & calls us to Himself. John 6:44-45 (NKJV) 44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational