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The Sin Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001

Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Pride Of Babel

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002

A sermon that looks at the tower of Babel and applies the lesson to the sin of pride in our lives.

THE PRIDE OF BABEL GEN 11:1-9 A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike One!" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Sanctifier Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Christ desires to make us holy and more like him. The process is called sanctification.

Christ our Sanctifier Introduction A. Sanctification has caused a lot of problems within our denomination and with other denominations throughout the history of the CMA B. It is a very difficult subject to deal with because no one can really explain what happens during the process of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Spiritual Revival

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Oct 27, 2001

This sermon deals with the growing revival of satanic spiritualism in our day. WICCA and Harry Potter books are dealt here

A SPIRITUAL REVIVAL Isaiah 8:19 There is a spiritual revival in our land since the attack on the World trade center. It is a revival that is drawing many people toward the things of Christ. I am thankful for that revival. There is another spiritual revival that is taking place that started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Explaining The Meaning Of Being Justified By Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Justified By Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 13, 2003

Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

Reflections on the Last Supper

Maundy Thursday NR 2007 Today we remember the events that occurred on Thursday of what the church calls Holy Week, the last week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps this week in about AD 29 is the most talked about week on in the history of mankind It has been estimated that about a third of all the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Heart For What's On God's Heart Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007

If we are to become a missions oriented church we must have a heart for the things that are on God’s heart.

Most of us want to make some sort of difference in the world. How can we do this? Matthew 9.35-38 35a. JESUS WENT THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES - not just his home town "Shouldn’t we reach our own backyard first?" ILL: Brisbane City Church: building a hospital in Uganda, also reaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 11, 2007

Christ and His supremacy over the believer

Text: Colossians 1:15-23 Title:The supremacy of Christ Introduction “He (Christ) is the image of the invisible God” (v15) Whatever God is…Christ is. In the Gospels God is love and Christ is love. God is holy and Christ is…holy. Here in Colossians it is God is supreme therefore Christ is Supreme. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 24, 2005

This is about where to save our treasure.

Regis is famous for asking, “Who wants to be a millionaire?” The better question is “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Perhaps the only ones are the billionaires. We all think about it. Many preachers talk about a prosperity gospel. “Follow God and get rich” is their mantra. Usually it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Celebrate!

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Mar 27, 2005

The question is not, “Is Jesus a factual, historical figure who lived and died and rose again just as the Bible tells us?” No. Every reasonable, honest person knows that those things are very, very true. The question is, “What are you going to do about it

CELEBRATE! Matthew 28:1-8 Luke 24:13-35 For many in our world today, fear and guilt reign supreme. The most powerful thing that we as followers of the Risen Savior can do in the face of this is CELEBRATE! We must always understand and never forget that reigning on the Throne of Eternity and over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have We Forgotten God?

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 26, 2006

This message deals with the evidences of, results of, and remedy for a nation, church, or individual forgetting God.

HAVE WE FORGOTTEN GOD? Scriptural text-Deuteronomy 32:9-20 Author-Rev. Danny Moss Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Bogue Chitto, MS. 39629 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- What is the greatest threat to American security today? -Is it ElChida? or -Is it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible