Sermons about Ideas And Reality

The Image Of God In Us

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

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Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

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A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005

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This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

- Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Called Commitment Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005

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This sermon introduces the idea of commitment. This series addresses the weakness that Christians have in committing to Christ totally.

This Thing Called Commitment I remember back in 1998 when I saw my wife for the very first time. She wasn’t my wife at the time, but I knew I was going to like her. I met her at college, back at good old Central Christian College. We got to know each other. We were at the New Student ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Excellence Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

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This topic looks at the idea that the church needs to do things with excellence, not perfection, but to the best of our abilities.

Pursuing Excellence Henry Kissinger in, “The Whitehouse Years” The battle rages between excellence and mediocrity Oscar Wilde quote Excellence is important to the future of the church Its relationship to evangelism Inspiration to “come and see” Antonius Stradivarius Tom Peters, “In Search of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Define Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

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Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 1: Trust Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

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The foundational idea for this series came from Everyday Light - Daily Devotions from Selwyn Hughes.

5, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week one: Trust Proverbs 1:1-4 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Shaken, But Safe In God's Unshakable Kingdom

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 9, 2003

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Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom.

SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom. Introduction: Are you being shaken these days? If so, take comfort, you are one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Charismatic

"Preparing For A New Season"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

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We must prepare for new seasons in our life when God gives us ideas.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 8, 2002 Preparing for a New Season Joshua 1:1-12 Introduction: Most of us rush through the seasons without giving much thought to where we’ve been or where we’re going. When we finally do look back, we wonder where the time went. It will soon be a year ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Love Is The Answer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008

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A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13. Many ideas taken from Max Lucado.

Sermon for 2/3/2008 Love is the Answer Introduction: Blessid Union of Souls- Violence is spread worldwide and there are families on the street And we sell drugs to children now oh why can’t we just see That all we do is eliminate our future with the things we do today Money is our incentive now so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Citizenship Day

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

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In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes: “But our citizenship is in heaven." This sermon explores that idea.

When I was in college, one of my friends, who immigrated to this country from South Korea with his family when he was 14, became a citizen of the U.S. First he lived in this country for some time, learning the language and gaining familiarity with its customs. Then he went through a period of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Believe Is To Partake

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2009

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This messages conveys the idea that when we believe in or trust in someone we become a part of that person.

Text: “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him” (Philippians 1:29). If we believe in someone or in something, we tend to place a great trust in the person or the thing. That person becomes a good friend or associate and we would go ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Christian Church

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