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Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” 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 grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving Our Enemies

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 4,493 views

Christ challenges us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

Forgiving Our Enemies Matt 5:43-48 With the events of 11 Sep - Came a lot of anguish and horror - Then came anger and the desire to find the terrorists - Who did this terrible thing - These are normal human reactions - And are something we all experience - But we are called as Christians to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit: Source Of Freedom

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 3,764 views

Expound the work of the Holy Spirit in liberating the believer as seen in the book of Galatians.

Galatians has been called the emancipation proclamation of Christianity. In this letter Paul declares the freedom that believers have in Christ. In Galatians Paul is protesting against the corruption of the gospel of Christ. The essential truth of justification by faith rather than by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

If God Puts You On Hold-Don't Hang Up

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 8, 2002

based on 334 ratings

| 62,152 views

What to do when God puts you on hold.

IF GOD PUTS YOU ON HOLD-DON’T HANG UP By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. There is a bumper sticker, “If God puts you on hold—Don’t hang up.” 2. Survey: a. How many have ever been put on hold? b. How many have ever gotten mad when you were on hold? c. How many have hung up? 3. This ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, Isaiah 8:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Against Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,643 views

A study on a prideful attitude

LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 14, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 9,105 views

A) The Context of Is 40ff 1) The size of God 2) The knowledge of God 3) The care of God

“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength” Is 40:12-31 WBC 16/03/03 am THE CONTEXT = Babylonian exile 587BC onwards (either from 8C BC or 6C) - but still prophetic. Cyrus named But applicable at any stage of history/life - particularly today! God will help you - through the desert. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 12, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 2,632 views

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Aug 31, 2001

based on 603 ratings

| 20,866 views

This sermon teaches practical steps on how to master the emotion of anger.

INTRODUCTION: Well, I can second this emotion. When I was growing up there used to be a song that we would sing that said, "if you are happy and you know it clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say Amen!" "If you are happy and you know it then your face will truly show it." I believe this was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just You And Me, Tonto (And Frankly I'm Not Too Sure About You)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 3,372 views

Leaders are generally pretty lonely people. How do you get past the "Lone Ranger" syndrome of trying to do it all?

October 20, 2002 In the movie Awakenings Robert DeNiro is a 50 year-old post-encephalytic vegetable. Encephalitis caused Parkinson-like loss of motor control (tics). These tics accelerate until they freeze a person catatonically, within himself. Robin Williams plays Dr. Sayer, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"Waking Up To Your Wake Up Call"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 11,158 views

God uses a variety of wake up calls to get our attention. It is up to us to respond to them.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 25, 2004 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Waking Up to Your Wake Up Call” Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Story: A couple was staying at a small motel in rural Georgia. The wife woke up first and began packing, getting dressed and taking things to the car while her husband ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Killing Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 6,428 views

Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Diversity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,923 views

we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Affairs Of The Earth

Contributed by Paul George on May 25, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,126 views

Who controls the affairs of the earth, God, Satan, or man?

Who is controlling the affairs of humanity today, God, or the Devil? Professing Christians agree God reigns supreme in heaven. However, in the world today, including many areas in backsliding Christianity, if not directly, then indirectly, the sovereignty of God over this world is denied. Through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

Grounds For Gratitude

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,537 views

After Thanksgiving sermon. You can have that magnificent gratitude for fellowship, for suffering, for grace, and thus learn to live and to serve at your fullest for Christ.

Grounds For Gratitude dec0196a Philippians 1 (830) Sometimes, we have a way of forgetting Thanksgiving as soon as the turkey is cold, and we start looking forward to Christmas. Let’s hold onto this thanksgiving idea at least twenty minutes longer. In searching for a thanksgiving statement in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Howdy Neighbour

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 2,822 views

The answer to the really big question, about how to receive eternal life, is answered in just one word: love. The people we are to love are those in need whose paths we cross.

Howdy Neighbour SDC Sunday, Aug 27 2006, Luke 10:25-37 Intro: What is your favorite question? (invite responses). What do you think is the most important question, in all of life? (invite responses). Luke 10:25-29 This morning I want to share with you a story from Jesus’ life, where a guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

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