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Transparency

Contributed by K George on Feb 3, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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The risks and the benefits of living a transparent Christian life, as our Savior did.

Living the Transparent Life The word "transparent" in the Webster’s dictionairy means to allow light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Years ago my first experience with this word in the Christian faith came as I heard a powerful man of God speak about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk With The Betrayed Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 27, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 4,843 views

We, too, are guilty of betarying Jesus when we focus on our own wants, but Jesus calls us to repentance, just like he called out to Judas.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Luke 22: While [Jesus] was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Lutheran

We Proclaim Him

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 4,684 views

This sermon explains what our main goal is as Christians and how we are to go about reaching that goal. The specific goal of this sermon was to get people involved in our camp, VBS and mission trip.

April 27, 2003 Colossians 1:28-29 “We proclaim Him!” INTRODUCTION 1. What we do  PROCLAIMING Him! (vs. 28a) If you choose to serve in one of these three capacities or in any way here at New Life Baptist Church, no matter what you are doing, you will only have one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The New (Church) Year

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 9,087 views

A Prayer for the New (Church) Year

Happy New Year! No, this is not a “Max Webber” greeting. Max (a member at St. Peter), as you know, likes to greet people with “Happy New Year!” no matter what time of year it is just to get a reaction. I, however, am very serious when I say “Happy New Year!” because even though January 1st is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Spiritual Health?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 8,684 views

How’s Your Spiritual Health? 1) You are sick if you conceal your sins; 2) You are recovering when you confess your sins; 3) You are well when you cling to the forgiveness of sins.

“Como esta?” “Wie Gehts?” “Genki desuka?” “How are you?” Four languages, one greeting. Isn’t it interesting how people the world over are so interested in health that it’s the first thing they ask about when greeting someone? I suppose that’s only natural because good health is often considered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

In Giving Everything We Gain Everything

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 9,075 views

The giving away of our lives for others through Christ is where real life is found.

Mark 8:34-38 "In Giving Everything We Gain Everything" The first question in the Bible is found in Genesis, chapter 3. God asks Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" The answer?... ... "I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid." And so we have not only the first question in the Bible, but we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 18,363 views

God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lying To God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 9,813 views

This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our word to God.

Lying To God Sermon Scripture Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There A Scrooge In You?

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 5,778 views

This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise And Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 6,710 views

A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is God When Life Tumbles In?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 4,393 views

This message is given to give people hope in times of hardships.

Where is God when Life Tumbles In? As Christians how do we cope with tragedy and Crisis? What do we do when life tumbles in? We can face crisis in a number of ways: Unreal Optimism: We can become numb to pain and say, "All is okay." If anything good is going to happen it will happen to me. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Doing Vs. Believing

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 16, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 4,227 views

The foundation of having a relationship with God - is it based on doing, or based on believing?

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 DOING VS. BELIEVING Have you ever bought something that needed to be put together, and it came with the wrong set of directions? Somehow, somewhere, someone put the wrong set of directions into that box. But you don’t know that. You open up the box – maybe it’s a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Can Humans Have Integrity?

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 2,643 views

Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 7,144 views

The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

To Be Loved Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 6, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 7,647 views

#11 (and final) in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. It first summarizes the rest of the chapter, and uses extended allegory of the Trojan war to describe inseparable love.

Romans 8:38-39 – To Be Loved (NOTE: to get the full effect of the Trojan War illustration, you may want to research this more than I have written. Watching "Troy" is a help, too.) Well, we’ve made it. We spent all fall studying Romans 8, and I must admit, I’m ready for a change. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

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