Sermons about Grass Is Greener

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

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Just as the four children of Narnia discovered wonder and adventure in the C. of N., so those humble shepherds nearly 2000 years ago discovered an incredible story which they had to wonder about and experience.

Message #4 Advent Narnia Series – Discover the Wonder Introduction: Always Winter but Never Christmas – How the life of Christ changed everything in the world. Encounter the Power – The Power of Christ is greater than the spell of sin and death. Discover the Light of Christmas – Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Making Much Of Little

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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A sermon about feeding the 5000 A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 John 6: 1-21 Making Much of Little 6:1 ¶ After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. 3 Jesus went up on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004

based on 69 ratings

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IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

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Signs of the last days, famines, etc.

The Last Days Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44; Revelation 22:10-11; Romans 16:17-18 Introduction In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about us being ready for His return. He commanded us to be watchful and ready because we do not know the day or the hour of His return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 7, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus wants us to give Him all our garbage.

(Come up from front of church dragging trash bag and talking about how tired you are of carrying and dragging this bag of trash along with you every day all day long) Max Lucado tells the story of a woman who is tired—she’s weary—and she flops down on a bench and drops her bag of trash between her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest If You Must! But Don't Quit!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2008

based on 17 ratings

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POWERFUL LESSON! Life and ministry can be so demanding. We need to know how to rest and fill up with God. If you are tired, rest if you must, but never quit! We need you my friend!

REST IF YOU MUST, BUT DON’T YOU QUIT! YOU HAVE A DIVINE APPOINTMENT WITH REST AND PEACE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson, unless you move quickly and skip some of the material? 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship For Dummies: A Wiseman's Guide Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Worship of God should include using our Gifts for His glory!

TEXT: Matthew 2:10,11; 1 Corinthians 12:1,4-6 TITLE: WORSHIP FOR DUMMIES: A Wiseman’s guide for Worship! TOPIC: THE PRAISING CHURCH! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 17th, 2008 PROP.: Use the gift you’ve been given (spiritual gifts) as worship to God! Good morning! Our Jr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For God In The Midst Of The Evil Doers : Meditations On Psalm 37

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 25, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. REST IN THE LORD 6. REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 7.THE END OF THE WICKED

LIVING FOR GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE EVIL DOERS : MEDITATIONS ON PSALM 37 ********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Happy With What You Have Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Our culture is constantly telling us a big lie: "More will satisfy."

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:17 "How To Be Happy With What You Have" Today we’re looking at the last of the Ten Commandments "You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Makes All Things Work Together For Good And Fulfills His Purpose

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW GOD MAKES ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD AND FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCESS 3. PITY 4. POWER 5. PERCEPTION 6. PARTNERSHIP 7. PROLIFERATION

GOD MAKES ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD AND FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCESS 3. PITY 4. POWER 5. PERCEPTION 6. PARTNERSHIP 7. PROLIFERATION THE MESSAGE GOD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meet Me At The River

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

based on 32 ratings

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I preached this sermon the Sunday prior to our annual fall revival meetings. The steps Ezra took the people through in this passage were foundational to the revival they experienced in Nehemiah 8 and 9.

1. Fasting is required for revival (8:21-23) 2. Faith is required for revival (8:24-30) 3. Follow-through is required for revival (8:31) In just a minute, we’re going to read Nehemiah 9:5-6. But that’s not our text tonight. That is the result of our text tonight. Our text is actually going to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-31, Nehemiah 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Mail: Sardis Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

based on 16 ratings

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The fifth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Sardis in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Sardis Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL From the manufacturing hub of Thyatira a first-century postman continued southward another forty miles until arriving at the acropolis of Sardis. Sitting atop a steep hill roughly 1,500 feet above the main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

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