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Making The Most Of Your Benefits Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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We may lose benefits while employed in some job. In Christ we have benefits for this life and for all eternity. We are encouraged to make the most of God’s benefits by doing four things.

Making the Most of Your Benefits Psalm 103 How can you make the most of the benefits God has given you? 1.Bless the Lord. (v.1) We can receive more of God’s blessings if we would learn to “Bless the Lord”. Blessing the Lord means we bow the knee and give Him respect, the deepest of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Imagine Life Without Jesus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

based on 36 ratings

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What would a world without Jesus ever entering look like? Many think they would like it, but I suggest it wouldn’t be too good.

“Imagine: Life With No Jesus” Introduction: Years ago John Lennon had a big hit song titled “Imagine”. In that song he said this: Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace... I do not think that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Faithfully Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

“What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now For The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2007

based on 90 ratings

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Our text follows the story after Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. What happened? In our text we will see these things unfold: 1- The lie that was told 2- The vision that was spiritual 3- The command that was established 4- The promise that was ce

INTRO.- ILL.- As far back as anyone could remember, Kris knew where he was going. He was clean-cut boy, bright and well behaved. The kind of kid any parent would be proud to call their son. His father was a major general in the Air Force and immensely proud of his son when Kris announced his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sight And Vision

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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Vision is the key to accessing the invisible spiritual supplies that God provides to sustain us through difficult times.

Sight and Vision 2 King 6:12-17 Not long ago my wife made me go to the doctor. The married men know what I am talking about when I say that she made me go to the doctor. I was just going for a check up, but you know that there are some parts of that check up that I find particularly unpleasant. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Girded With Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

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8th in a series on Spirutal warfare.

Chico Alliance Church September 17, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 8 “Girded with Truth” I.Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed (Put on / Take up God’s complete armor) Put on the full armor of God, vs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting The Lucky Breaks Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

based on 60 ratings

| 15,520 views

In this message we discover how we can experience God’s favor in our lives, as we continue in the book of Ruth.

GETTING THE LUCKY BREAKS... Ruth 2:1-23 INTRO: Some people put a lot of stock in “luck.” That explains why I always get stuck in line paying for gas behind someone buying lottery tickets. Last week, the Kentucky Derby – “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” Trust me, the excitement has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,242 views

Nehemiah, Pt. 1

IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 18,235 views

The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Direction Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 21,334 views

God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-34, Jeremiah 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Let Go

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 14,282 views

How seriously do you take the word of God?

July 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Subject: Eternal Security Title: Don’t Let Go There is a characteristic of human nature of which, I believe, we are all guilty of. That is taking things for granted. Let me give some examples. You get into your car and turn the key and what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Abide In Me"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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I need thy presence Every passing hour; What but thy grace Can foil the tempter’s power? Who like thyself My guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine Oh, abide with me. by William Monk, Abide With Me” (1861)

Abide in Me (John 15:7) Recently someone sent me a very meaningful sympathy card following my Mother’s funeral that comforted my heart. The card merely contained the words to the great hymn Abide with me, Fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Head Turning Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 16, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 14,424 views

What kind of faith does it take to turn the head of Jesus? The Roman officer had it and so can we.

Last week we were introduced to Levi who changed his name to Matthew. As you recall Levi meant “joined in harmony” but as a tax collector he was unable to live up to his name. After Jesus made him the offer to become a follower he referred to himself as Matthew, meaning “a gift to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Foursquare

A Dog That Only Jesus Could Love Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 9, 2012

based on 4 ratings

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A persistent Mom and a reluctant Lord makes for a faith-fiiled story.

I have been told that being a mom really changes things. And the more children you have the greater the changes. In fact I have heard that there is an evolution involved. For example, you begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your doctor confirms you are pregnant. You pore over baby- name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Foursquare

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