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Are You Ready??

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 8,257 views

Are we ready for death? If not what do we need to do.

Are you Ready?? There was a man went in for physical and got a call from the doctor a couple of days later. The Doctor said that he had bad and worse news. "Give me the bad" the man asked. "Your tests showed that you had 48 hours to live." replied the doctor. "That’s the bad news! That’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Biblical Ownership

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 16, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,415 views

What do I own? And how do I relate to the Bible demand that God owns. The Life of William Borden can help us answer this question.

THE LAW OF BIBLICAL OWNERSHIP Dr.DavidHaun Hope Christian Church February 15, 2004 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look At Giving Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 7,866 views

There are many misconceptions about a Christian’s responsiblity to give to the Lord. In this message we will examine what the Bible says regarding giving to the Lord.

A Closer Look at: Giving Introduction: I like the old story about the guy who came to church with his family. As they were driving home afterwards he was complaining about everything. He said, “The music was too loud. The sermon was too long. The announcements were unclear. The building was hot. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God - #1 - God Is Love Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 10,976 views

First in a series about attributes of God and how we are to reflect them in our lives. This message deals with the love of God.

KNOWING GOD - #1 God is Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction This morning we are starting a series of messages entitled, “Knowing God.” These messages are going to focus on character qualities, or attributes of God, and how we can best reflect them in our own lives. The purpose of these messages is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Legacy Of Biblical Proportion

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 9,733 views

The Christian father that will enjoy a lasting legacy is the man of God that is surrendered to the Holy Spirit so he may be able to tell the truth, keep his word and live out what he believes.

Turn your Bibles to Proverbs 13:22 Title: Legacy of Biblical Proportion Theme: Fathers Living Biblically Before Their Children Listen as I read Proverbs 13:22, “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children…” Pray! Introduction: “Inheritance” (nahal) here can be used ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Starving That Satisfies Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 19,346 views

4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian Church

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

based on 128 ratings

| 6,982 views

Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manager Is In The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,469 views

A sermon on how the LORD has to be the one who takes care of our redemption. It can’t be micro-managed by angels or men.

December 26, 2004 Isaiah 63:7-9 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us - yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. He said, "Surely they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2006

based on 54 ratings

| 22,701 views

This sermon depicts the true meaning of what Christmas really is; through God’s forgiveness; His help in our storms; and the hope He gives us for our future.

Last week, I talked about how Christmas is a time of love. God loved us enough to send His Son to be our sacrifice. Jesus loved us enough to be that sacrifice. And now, God wants us to love Jesus enough to sacrifice our will to Him. I explained that love is the willingness to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 3, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 11,634 views

Paul's desire was for the Ephesians to know Christ deeply. This sermon emphasizes the need to know CHRIST, not focus on rules, issues and doctrinal minutia.

Paul’s Prayer for Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh June 2, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-1:23 – Wherefore I also, after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Now.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 4,938 views

This sermon cast a vision for building a New Life Center for the future.

Do It Now 9/10/2000 Joshua 3:1-8 John 11:38-44 Today is the beginning of a new day in the life of our church. We are celebrating Kickoff Sunday in one of the greatest moves of faith we have taken to date. In a football game, the opening kickoff goes a long way in determining who gets the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003

based on 127 ratings

| 48,271 views

Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

based on 129 ratings

| 18,146 views

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But It'll Stink!

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

based on 95 ratings

| 19,720 views

Awaiting the glory of God. Even when all seems lost, there is hope.

BACKGROUND: The Gospel of John was written by John the apostle around the year A.D. 90. He wrote this account in order “to bring people to firm belief in Jesus…and to anchor believers firmly in the faith” (E. E. Elliott, A Study of the New Testament [Newburgh, IN: Trinity Press, 1996], 130). He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is There To Complain About? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 6,079 views

Complaining may be a favorite church activity but it is really an offense against God Himself.

Do you mind if I sit down for a minute? I didn’t think so. Boy am I tired. I never knew a Gospel meeting was such hard work. Man do you remember when they lasted 4 weeks instead of 4 days? Man how did you do it sitting on these hard pews every night for 4 weeks. That makes my back hurt, not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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