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Love One Another Series

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 25, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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For those that might feel that the Lord’s Supper is only a symbol, you are welcome to discover the connection of footwashing, (a physical act) to that of the Lord’s Supper (a physical gift). This is a Maundy Thursday Message.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

"Yes! You Have A Purpose!"

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 11,915 views

This sermon is to edify its hearers that they do have have a GOD-given purpose for which they were born and encourage every person to not only allow GOD to apply them to that purpose, but also walk in it fervently!

“Yes!!! You Have A Purpose!!!” Luke 22:31-32 31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. JESUS is speaking here directly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ's Positive Solutions For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,008 views

Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace.

Christ’s Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (I John 3:18-20) "Let us love not merely in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth. By this we shall come to know (perceive, recognize and understand) that we are of the Truth and can reassure (quiet, conciliate and pacify) our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There No Balm In Gilead?

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 62,504 views

Today as we look around, we see continued suffering, pain and hurts in the lives of the people. People who need a miracle of emotional, physical or spiritual healing that can only come from God.

Is there No Balm in Gilead? Jeremiah 8:22… Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? Background: • Jeremiah was weeping over the spiritual condition of Israel and epically the godless state of Judah. • Degrading of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Your Difficulties Advance The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 9,580 views

The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? They threw the Apostle Paul in prison thinking they could stop the advancement of the gospel. According to Paul this only blazed a trail for the preaching of the Gospel.

Introduction The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? Can you Imagine if you came to church this morning and rather than being greeted at the door and coming in. Instead, you found the doors of the church were barred shut. You came and found military police outside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over To Zion - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 23, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,574 views

A good word study not only increases your knowledge of God’s word, it opens your mind of faith to see the true (spiritual) light of God’s word, not the limited shadows that are left to the flesh.

Crossing Over to Zion (1) Theme: Christians living the true life of a Hebrew INTRODUCTION A. Word studies for studying the Bible are great for several reasons: 1. They serve to help a person to better understanding the true meaning of a word. 2. A true understanding of the word usually gives a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - Faith And Courage

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 11, 2006

| 3,248 views

Mary and Joseph lived righteous lives in an unrighteous world. The only thing preventing us from finding favor with God in the same way is our daily choices. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

This discussion was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint, feel free to contact me at robert.fox@alltel.com A good deal of the content in this presentation came from the excellent messages by C. Raymond van ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

New Things

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 9,710 views

In this final sermon of 2006, the message is that Jesus can make all things new. As the old things pass away, Jesus replaces them with New things, if we will only give our hearts to Him.

New Things By Pastor Jim May As we enter this New Year of 2007 I thought it would be good for us to think about having some new things. Don’t you just love being able to have something new? I love the fresh smell of a new car, before the aroma of French fries and hamburgers lost under the seat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing What God Asks Us To Do!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 9, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 4,241 views

God gave Saul an instruction but Saul only half-carried it out. This short homily is a challenge to us: Let’s do all that God asks us to do; nothing more AND nothing less!

In these days of terrorism this Bible event is hard for us to understand; and I know of one or two people who have rejected God because of it. The irony is of course that the story is primarily kept for us as a warning not to reject God’s instructions! Hundreds of years ago, stories such as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Graduation Day!

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 14, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 16,259 views

Graduation day is before us. It’s only appropriate that all of us evaluate where we are at in our journey and where we are heading. We can do that by personally answering three questions.

by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org This is the graduation season where many have accomplished great things in academics. God has blessed us with the desire and ability to gain knowledge. Upon graduation, the graduate is looking at what lies ahead and seeks to answer many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Against Greed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 23, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,304 views

Pentecost 11(C) - People must guard against all greed because all too many trust only in earthly riches. Believers guard against greed by being rich toward God.

GUARD AGAINST GREED August 20. 2006 - PENTECOST 11 - Luke 12:13-21 * * * * * * * * * Dear Friends in Christ and Saints in the Lord: The very first thing we want to remember this morning is that God is not unhappy with those who are wealthy. Having lots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of The Night

Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 8,375 views

Weeping is designed to endure only for the night. It has its place in our walk with God and our pilgrimage to Heaven. Developing the right attitude goes far in determining how quickly our night ends.

“… AND THE EVENING AND THE MORNING were the first day." Gen. 1: 5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". Psa 30:5 THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE DEALINGS: God’s way is not our way neither His thoughts our thoughts. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

based on 2 ratings

| 1,369 views

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The First Man Adam

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 25, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 4,038 views

A look at the First and Last Adam, where does the Church and you Stand?This sermon deals with the only two Adams that will ever be born and the choice we hafe to make in which one to live in.

And the first man Adam. A look at the first and last Adam, where is the church? 1st Corinthains 15:45-49, And so it is written,The first man Adam was made a liveing soul, the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Card Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 9,080 views

Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

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