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Now That's Living!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 5,305 views

Funeral service for Margaret Waddy, retired social worker and community ministry volunteer who, in dementia, became concerned about the depletion of her finances.

I don’t know anybody who has all they really want. Not really. Not everything. Oh, some of you will piously pretend to be satisfied, but, in my experience, all of us fantasize about having more. Occasionally I watch “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” and I will shout answers at a deaf TV screen, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 8,531 views

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Christian Maturity.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 6,716 views

This sermon is taken from 1Cor 3.1-15. Which looks at the divisions in the Church. With a call to Christian Maturity.

1Cor 3.1-15. Divisions in the Church. A call for Christian Maturity We live in a world full of divisions, class, race, politics, morality, leadership etc, so often division spills into the Church. What is needed in the Church today more than ever is Christian maturity. We all need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power In Us

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,228 views

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005

based on 105 ratings

| 29,854 views

How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004

based on 141 ratings

| 37,955 views

The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,329 views

A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Help! I'm Sunk!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 3,459 views

Without God’s power on the inside, all the instruction of God’s law can only condemn us. Thanks be to God for the power of Christ within!

Jesus gave us some amazing instructions. Matt. 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Great Adventure

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 4, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 3,540 views

Are you just living or are you living the Great Adventure God destined you for. Three keys to sowing which can help you saddle up.

(show video from Steven Curtis Chapman "The Great Adventure) Are you content in your Christian life? Let me ask it another way, are you content with life? Life is a great adventure as Steven Curtis Chapman sang in the video clip we just watched. Today, I want to help you saddle up and get into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Wore The Real "S"

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,280 views

Palm Sunday sermon showing that Jesus is the real superman - the Super God-Man - who humbled himself for our sake and now reigns over all things.

JESUS WEARS THE REAL “S” 1. He Was Our Suffering Servant 2. He Is Our Superior Savior Ever since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by superhuman powers. Already in the Garden of Eden it was the lie of the devil that got Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. “You will be like God,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift

Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 4,657 views

Nicodemus made the message of grace so complicated he couldn’t understand it. We sometimes do the same thing. Yet, the message is as simple now as it has ever been. Christ is received by grace through faith.

John 3:14-21 Paonia United Methodist Church March 30, 2003 As we continue into our Lenten season, I am called to remind you of what Lent is about. Lent is the time, when we as a church Are reminded of own sinful nature and humanity. It is a time when we remember that we will Return to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Certainly -- At A Distance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 5,009 views

For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 1, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 12,826 views

When you wrestle with God, you win by losing.

Wrestling We’ve talked recently about Abraham. Today we’re going to look at his grandson, Jacob. Unlike Abraham, who has a reputation for being a Godly man and doing the right thing, we must use different words to describe Jacob; words like shyster, liar, manipulator, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Complete My Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 22, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 7,497 views

Christ is the perfect example to his church of unity, love, and humility.

Complete My Joy - Philippians 2:1-11 - [Introduction] Today’s text is Philippians chapter 2:1-11. Turn there in your Bibles if you would. As you are turning there I would like to ask the question: what makes a good church? One person responds to that question this way: In a good church: All ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consider The Wonder: Nostalgia And Narnia

Contributed by Kent Suter on Dec 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,234 views

Short sermon on the relationship between wonder, nostalgia and Narnia and why it is important to know that relationship.

CONSIDER THE WONDER: THOUGHTS ON NOSTALGIA BASED ON C.S. LEWIS’S NOVEL THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE © Kent Suter Cornerstone Bible Church: Lilburn, GA The Wonder of Nostalgia I can’t think of one person who doesn’t enjoy some sort of nostalgia in their walk through life. While some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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