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Have We Been Using The Wrong Words?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 16, 2012

based on 7 ratings

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Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach.

Have We Been Using the Wrong Words? Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

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It is hard to do the right thing because it does not come naturally, it is from the Lord.

Doing the right thing Selected Scriptures Introduction- I have to tell you that I believe that we have hit a nerve when we began looking at practical ways to experience God. Last week sermon on worship was well received and talked about this past week. It seemed that some were energized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cry For Deliverance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 11, 2001

based on 176 ratings

| 130,710 views

Are you serving God in rigour and hard bondage? It is time to cry on to the Lord for deliverance!

THE CRY FOR DELIVERANCE "And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour: and they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour" (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,394 views

Allowing ourselves to take second place the only one who should be in first place - Jesus

"Playing Second Fiddle" Readings: John 1:29-42, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction • What’s wrong with second place? • First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? To be the best, achieve the most, get the highest marks, get into the best schools, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

How Do You Get From A Desperate Situation To Your Intended Destination?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002

based on 254 ratings

| 48,008 views

The sermon deals with what must be done so that the believer can reach their place of destiny in Christ Jesus

Jan-99 Revised Dec-01 FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Perhaps you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good… Perhaps you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain… Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15, Exodus 14:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

| 4,437 views

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Preach On Giving

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,910 views

Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 10,616 views

Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other

The Devil Creeps In.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Sep 7, 2020

| 2,095 views

In the greatest of places, & the most secure feeling of places. The devil still creeps in.

Sermon- The Devil creeps in Q- How often do we think of the way the devil works? Q- Does he do things out in the open for all to see, or does he move like a magician craftily moving this hand while you’re looking at this one? - The devil is not a being that will leave you alone because you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Golgotha

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

based on 30 ratings

| 10,396 views

Golgotha has never been known as a place of beauty, In this message we see how that wretched place became a place of greatness

THE GREATNESS OF GOLGOTHA Mark 15:22-25 Intro: Three times in the Bible you find the word Golgotha, Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22 and John 19:17. Only once in the Bible do you find the word Calvary in Luke 23:33. Both of these words speak of the same place and have the same meaning. Golgotha ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anywhere But Nineveh

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2018

based on 1 rating

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God has a Nineveh for every one of us -- a place we don't want to go; a command we don't want to obey. Going to Nineveh is unpopular, it will cost us, it doesn't make sense and it's hard. But God's purpose in dealing with us is to save many souls.

ANYWHERE BUT NINEVEH Jon. 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A city slicker pulled up to a farmhouse. He saw a farmer's wife on the front porch. 2. He pointed down the road; "Can I get to Quincy that way?" "Yep." "How far is it?" "25,000 miles!" 3. "What?" How far is it the other way?" "3 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Care For One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2021

based on 4 ratings

| 11,318 views

God has placed you to live out your purpose in this place for His pleasure.

The Bible lists 59 “One Another” statements, showing how God expects us to behave toward other believers. In fact, it’s impossible to live this out unless we are in community with Christians. In a culture filled with vitriol and anger, Christ-followers are to live and love like Jesus. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good To Be True

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005

based on 57 ratings

| 7,409 views

The church is a place of change.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Boring

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

based on 14 ratings

| 12,340 views

To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life.

“Church is Boring” Scripture: Hebrew 10: 25 Date: 18 April 2010 Purpose: To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life. Illustration: Rebecca D. on Christian Net posted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Other

#2 - Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

| 6,171 views

God may not always lead to the most ideal place, but it is the BEST place.

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Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

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