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Dead Works Vs. Godly Service

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jun 7, 2003

Nine ways we can distinguish between Dead Works and Godly Service.

Introduction: During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with him and picture in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keys To Contentment

Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 26, 2001

Keys to peace of mind.

Introduction: I remember watching a Mayberry episode in which a fancy New York preacher came to town. He preached a sermon about slowing down. He said, "All we do is rush, rush, rush. Slow down, enjoy life." After the service the people of Mayberry decided to build the band stand in the park, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002

God urges us through the prophet Isaiah to rise and shine as God’s people because his light has come to the world at Epiphany!

Hope Lutheran Church, Irmo SC - Pastor Jason Zahn Epiphany - January 6, 2002 Isaiah 60:1-6 "Rise and Shine!" Dear Christian Friends, Nearly 2000 years ago a special, bright star rose in the night sky. It was unlike any other. The men who saw it were so moved by its appearance that they rose ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009

Session 1 - learning to lean on Christ for salvation, strength and success.

LEARNING TO LEAN Retreat Session 1 This weekend I would like to ask the question “What makes a good man.” Let me suggest to you over the next few days 3 characteristics of a good man. These are 3 things that will help you be a better husband and father. They are learning how to LEAN, learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Sustaining Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 25, 2009

This is sermon #2 in the sereis on the Grace of God. Today’s sermons is on the Sustaining Grace of God.

Sermon for August 30, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God Sermon #02: God’s Sustaining Grace Scripture Ref: Philippians 1:6 & I Peter 5:12 Philippians 1:6 ‘Being confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008

Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Not - M O V E D

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 31, 2008

HANG ON! What are we to BE. What are we NOT to BE. We can look at the ’NOTS’ in the negative. This is looking at the POSITIVE. When things look bleak. Be Not MOVED from your Faith. STAND FIRM.

10.19.08 Sermon.Be Not-Moved By William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 3:7-9 Philippians 1:27 For the last 2 weeks, we were looking to scriptures regard what it was to be a Christian, and what we were to be... Be Kind, Joyful, Patient, Loving, Gracious, Forgiving, Forbearing In Acts we read: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Your Hand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On Your Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2008

Our faith should not be for our generation alone, but, like those in the hall of faith, we must have something strong we can pass along.

Passing On Your Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 12/07/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:20-21 Key verse: Romans 1:17 - For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. Premise: Our faith should not be for our generation alone, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Nigel Graham David on Oct 20, 2010

There are times when we do not have anybody to encourage us, so we must learn to encourage ourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord Introduction 1Samuel.30:1-6. “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire.” 2: “And had taken the women captives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Fight Rejection Spirit

Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008

Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Lent 5: The Vulture Reveals A Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 5 - “The Vulture Reveals a Coming Savior” Lent is just flying by… I can’t believe that next week is already Palm Sunday! As I’ve been reminding us these past few weeks… we are in Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Feet Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

A sermon for after Easter. We stand at the feet of the risen Christ... what does it mean to us?

Acts 9:1-20 NKJ Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Swine Flew

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon based on the Garasean Demoniac. What demons are we tolerating?

Luke 8:26-39 26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs. 28 When he saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed