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Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

based on 154 ratings

| 35,597 views

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Locked Up, But Coming Out

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Jan 27, 2012

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Encouragement to trust in Jesus Christ

Galatians 3:22-23 NIV IT’S LOCKED UP, BUT IT’S COMING OUT I. Locked Up In Trails (Peter – “think it not strange concerning the fiery trials”) A. Disappointment – distress – rebellion – overwhelming sorrow - loneliness B. Death of the thing we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-23

Denomination: *other

More Love Than Friends

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 2,827 views

When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Pick Up The Pieces

Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021

| 6,397 views

When your life is falling apart and everyone has waked away , God has never left you

Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord, Give Me Patience, But Please Give It To Me Quickly! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

based on 5 ratings

| 13,491 views

A message on developing patience.

OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about patience. That's what brother Jim wants to address as he is talking to his flock in the church at Jerusalem. This is one of those virtues that doesn't come easily to any of us. Everything about our life seems to be designed to test our patience, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Up The Good Work! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 18, 2010

based on 10 ratings

| 12,667 views

You reap what you sow.

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND How many of you have already done some gardening this spring? Anyone plant any seeds? There is a principle in agriculture and in Scripture: You reap what you sow. Do not be deceived: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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If we would but choose to give God our heart, we would also surrender to him our time, talent and money! This sermon answers three questions about giving your heart.

Text: Luke 18:18-27 Title: Give Your Heart! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving your heart! Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, Prop.: When you give your heart to God, be prepared for BIG THINGS to happen in your life! Introduction: Good morning! It is so good to be back with you! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Grace - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2019

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A continuing look at the grace we receive from God. This is our call to extend grace to others.

Freely Grace, Grace Freely Matthew 10:8 April 28, 2019 The great Economist, Milton Friedman coined the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” In lots of ways that’s true. When someone gives you something, oftentimes they want something in return. Maybe not at that moment, but they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-39, Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up When The Snakes Are Biting You

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Aug 1, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 11,963 views

As the snakes are biting your ankles this week, and they will, remember to stop looking down at them, and turn your eyes upward to God for the relief and deliverance that He is willing to give, if only we look up to Him when the snakes are biting us.

I used to manage a restaurant in Blowing Rock, NC. Every time that my boss would come by to visit he would remark, looking down, that the baseboards were dirty. No matter how much I cleaned them, he would always find an area (sometimes behind a 200 pound piece of equipment) that needed more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Can A Person Interpret Scripture And Give Their Own Meaning?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 23, 2019

based on 4 ratings

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Some believe that the 66 books that make up the Bible are insufficient, so they continuously look for private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential revelation from God. - A Multi-Part Message

There is a growing belief in the church today that a person can interpret and give their own meaning to Scripture because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27-28 ESV), as well as, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, John 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God Through Giving Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 11,642 views

We come to know God through giving.

This morning, our topic is "Seeking God Through Giving". As you know if you’ve been attending this church for very long, we don’t emphasize giving. We don’t take an offering, we don’t pass the plate. We just have a basket in the back for contributions. I don’t look at the giving records, so I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019

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Following Christ means following him to the cross.

There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Matthew 10:38-39, Luke 17:32-33, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Servant

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

| 7,595 views

What are the characteristics of being a servant.

September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

| 1,701 views

We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

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