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Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

based on 54 ratings

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If you will climb out of your rut and go out of your way to see who Jesus is, And if you welcome Him into your home, the way Zacchaeus did,you’ll discover the answer to the question, WHY AM I HERE?

Why> Series # 1 CHCC: September 17, 2006 Why am I Here? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: The title of today’s sermon is “Why Am I Here?” I can’t hear that without remembering a Presidential Debate that happened a few years back. Ross Perot was running as an “Independent.” He chose an older ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Risking I All For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 5,213 views

Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

based on 449 ratings

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ILL. I had a tremendous respect & admiration for Pres. Ronald Reagan & the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Coming Out!

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2009

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon talks about how just like Esther and her people came out from under Bondage, so too can we come out of our bondage, mess, and situations today!!

-Remarks to God & Bishop (brief) -Prayer/Reading of scripture/Seating of ppl I. Introduction -This particular text excites me on many levels, and is pregnant with possibility. We see in the text that King Xerxes, Hamam, and Esther are all dining together at a banquet requested by Esther the Queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010

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Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Wasn't Sleeping!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Revival - Sleeping in church - revival is not a church meeting, it is a movement of God.

I wasn’t sleeping! (Revival) II Chronicles 7:11-16 One particular Sunday a preacher was preaching a powerful sermon on hell and how terrible hell would be. In the congregation there was this one fellow who fell asleep every Sunday. The preacher came to a point where he pounded the pulpit to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

These Are The Words I Would Say

Contributed by David Sweet on Jun 15, 2012

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A Father's Day sermon that is positive, reflective, and life applicable.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12  I. INTRODUCTION (Focusing Activity) Happy Father’s Day! Many Father’s Day sermons seem to blast dads and tear them down for their struggles in parenting, but I hope to be more positive and reflective today as we honor how our dads teach and guide us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2011

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Jesus tells us that He is the bread of life, He can fill that emptiness within us. Jesus call is a radical call. Will you answer?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in one of the most diet-conscious societies that’s’ ever existed. There are some very bizarre diets out there. • The Fork diet, a diet where you can only eat stuff that you can get on a fork. • The Candy Diet, eat lots of hard candy to suppress your appetite. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Underdog? I Can't!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

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Often we come into situations where we are the underdog? We can't do this? This is beyond my ability... Those that say it can't be done are being passed by those tha tare doing it.

LET US TALK ABOUT UNDER DOGS... WE CAN'T DO THIS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com When I was a boy we had a super hero: incognito he was a shoe shine boy... He had a secret compartment in his ring... it had a "SUPER ENERGY PILL" in his ring. He would say: THERE IS NO FEAR --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Willing To Serve Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 23, 2019

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We are called to serve just as Jesus did.

6 Qualities for Spiritual Health part 6 (6) I am willing to serve. - Today is our last sermon of our 6 qualities for spiritual health. - Today Let’s look at the importance of ourselves in the Body of Christ. - It is easy to find ourselves feeling like the appendix in the body of Christ, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, John 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020

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A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

I AM the Bread of Life May 3, 2020 John 6:25-41 There was a health-food restaurant with a billboard that read, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign saying - “Eat here and die happy!” Food, glorious food. For some food seems like ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

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For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ!

I am not ashamed of the gospel Romans 1:8-16 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to New Testament Book of Romans 1:8-16. Romans 1:8-16 Read slowly and clearly I want to talk to you about the gospel this morning. the gospel for living it out and the sharing it to others that come into your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Can I Blame?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 37 ratings

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We live in a world in which we shirk responsibilities for our actions. What are the dangers we face when we assign blame?

Introduction 1. See illustrations below. 2. Reflects tendency in marriages, families, church to cast blame for problems on others. Teaching 1. The people of Israel had been wandering in desert for 1 1/2 years since they were delivered from Egypt. They are standing at the border of the land of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The image of the good sheperd is a powerful one that enables us to envision God’s provisional and protective involvement in our lives.

John 10:11-18 “I am the Good Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most common and popular images of Jesus is that of a good shepherd. This image has dominated Christian art for two millennia. If we have seen many stained glass windows, one or more of them probably had a shepherd theme. Those of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

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