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The Deeper Walk Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 28, 2003

THE SPIRIT CONTROLLED LIFE LEADS TO A DEEPER WALK!

THE DEEPER WALK PART 1: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT ROMANS 8: 1-17 JULY 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Unless there is within us that which is above us, we shall soon yield to that which is about us. — P.T. Forsyth If a man is filled with anger, than anger controls his life. If a man is filled with greed, then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Posture Of Paul The Trailblazer

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008

A closer look at the apostle Paul.

Title: The Posture of Paul the Trailblazer Introduction The word Posture means: “A frame of mind affecting one’s thoughts or behaviour; an overall attitude.” The posture of our heart and mind determine our behaviour and overall attitude. I remembered sharing with you sometime ago in my sermon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

See The Glory Of The Coming Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 2(B) - See the glory of the coming Lord. I. Hear God’s gracious comfort. II. Prepare the desert highway. III. Believe his everlasting word.

SEE THE GLORY OF THE COMING LORD (Outline) December 9, 2007 - ADVENT 2 - Isaiah 40:1-8 INTRO: Another week has quickly passed. We draw ever quicker and closer to the blessed celebration of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem. In the midst of Jesus’ humble birth we look and see the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Total

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008

This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Deceived By Others Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

Who are the ’false teachers’ Peter talks about? How can we tell them from the wayward Christian?

Age old adage, you can put earrings on a pig, but it’s still a _____. Peter could spot a pig a mile away (not bacon) …someone who claims to be one thing, but is in fact, a completely different thing entirely. Someone who is not genuine, someone who is a fraud. 2 Peter is one FASCINATING book. Ben ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Culture Shock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 1, 2008

Was Jesus culturally relevant? Should we try to be or is it a better "witness" if we distance ourselves from "worldliness"?

Dakota Community Church June 1, 2008 Culture Shock I don’t know if I am just too easily amused or what; but I find the study of people, relationships, and group dynamics to be simply fascinating. Those things that we all share, the cultural norms, the humor, the acceptable and unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Living In Grace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2009

If we are forgiven, why do we need to behave?

Romans 6:1-14 February 15, 2009 Last week we looked at how Jesus’ death pays for our sin, and how his resurrection life draws us into the loving presence of the Father. At the end of Chapter 5, just in case there are people in Rome that think that there is a possibility that God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Love God First Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2009

If you don’t love God first above all other things, consequences to sin will soon follow.

Remember what we talked about last week? God chose Abraham and his descendants to be a testimony for Him. Abraham passed the “baton” of being in God’s team to Isaac who in turn passed the “baton” to Jacob. Please open your Bibles to the end of Genesis Chapter 28; we read……. Jacob heard the godly ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow Christ In Self-Denial

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 15 (C) - Believers willingly follow Christ in self-denial with heavenly humility and with genuine generosity.

FOLLOW CHRIST IN SELF-DENIAL (Outline) September 13, 2009 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Luke 14:1,7-14 INTRO: The childhood game “Follow the Leader” is a part of our daily lives. Unless we are the leader each one of us will be following a leader. Throughout our lives someone is in place as an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Peace Of Mind In A World Of Anxieties And Animosities-Part-1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2013

Only the living God will satisfy the soul. Of this you may be certain: you will never be at peace until you are at peace with God. Peace is essentially being of one mind with God, and it is also the character of God.

Peace of Mind in a World of Anxieties and Animosities-Part-1 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” “Man who is born of woman lives only a short time and is full of trouble. He grows up and dries like a flower. He leaves like a shadow and does not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek God First

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 7, 2012

"It's a scary world out there." True. So how do you deal with it? Worry? Or God's Word?

SEEK GOD FIRST (Matthew 6:31-33) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Properly

Contributed by Ray Williams on Mar 17, 2011

Remember people are watching you daily, are you living properly as a child of God?

Walking Properly Romans 13:11-14 (NKJ) Time to wake up, shape up, look up! Paul’s teaching about faith should motivate Christians to “wake up” and seek victory over sin, for the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist