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The Compassion Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Feb 23, 2001

based on 125 ratings

| 9,546 views

Gospel presentation as pictured through Hosea’s relationship with Gomer.

“The Gospel According to Hosea” Hosea 3:1-3 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church February 11, 2001 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Fight

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 13, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 3,799 views

Good news for weary soldiers of the faith. (19th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C)

It is war—not a war fought with conventional weapons, but one that can only be fought by sound teaching and godly living. The early church was in a for its life against those who were trying to combine God’s truth with popular human ideas. (This deadly mix that would later result in something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lighten Your Load

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 16, 2001

based on 89 ratings

| 5,753 views

A message of care to the lost and the saved!

Lighten Your Load. By Ian Biss 4/20/01 Intro... Illustration of woman on phone. The telephone rings, and the young mother answers. "Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re busy with the three children, and I want to give you some help. I’m going to stop by to clean the house, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Grace Brethren

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 6,381 views

I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crosswords Of Murmuring Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 27, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 12,431 views

This message deals with the reasons why we murmur, the problems of murmuring, and the solution for murmur

CROSSWORDS OF MURMURING EPH 4:25-31 Ephes. 4:25-31 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

First Be A Follower Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 7,263 views

We are called to follow Jesus, not seek a position. The 3 principles of ’followership’ is (1) hear His call, (2) lay down your own agenda, and (3) fix your eyes on Jesus.

Someone once asked a woman what she did for a living, and she said, "I’m a follower of Jesus Christ; disguised as a waitress!" WE ARE CALLED TO FOLLOW JESUS, NOT SEEK A POSITION. When Jesus first called the disciples, they were not called to be leaders. „« He did not call them into leadership ¡V ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In Repentance Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 5, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 5,859 views

The parable of the Pharisee and tax collector teaches us that repentance humbly confesses our unworthiness and trusts in God’s verdict that he justifies and forgives us because of the payment Jesus made in our place

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this evening is recorded in Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of there own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Saved Soul, But A Lost Life

Contributed by Edwin Hardy on Mar 28, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 8,617 views

It is a word of warning to the church of an unproductive life for God.

Saved Soul, But A Lost Life 1Cor. 3:14-15 [14] If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Jesus said, “ I have come to seek and to save that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Glory Fills All Things

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 13, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 4,526 views

Although the world does not rightly honor the Lord God, his glory fills all things so that like Isaiah we stand trembling before his holiness because of our sins but receive his forgiveness because of the sacrifice of Jesus.

The Lord’s Glory Fills All Things Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Isaiah 6:1-8: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 10,201 views

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 21,759 views

This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bitter Waters

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 14,077 views

This sermon is about not letting minor dissappointments discourage us from our promised destiny.

"Bitter Waters"By A. Lamar Torrence Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 15:1-25 This week, many of us along with the British Empire, took interest in the celebration of the twenty-first birthday of Prince William of England marking a milestone in his journey towards the royal throne as future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God Loves A Fat Man

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

based on 121 ratings

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God loves a man who is "Faithful, Accountable & Trustrworthy" - A F-A-T Man.

14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"We Know Love By This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 4,917 views

Jesus loves us so much, and that means that we ought to love others.

1 John 3:16-24 “We Know Love By This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Humankind has made so many attempts to define love. Volumes upon volumes of books have been written about it. Over the centuries romantic love has been the theme of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

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