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How To Be A United Church Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Christ

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,364 views

This sermon give three reasons why Christ went to the cross.

I. Introduction a. Have you ever had someone do something for you that you didn’t deserve? b. Paul wrote to the in Romans that Christ had done something that no one deserved. c. Christ has done something for you d. Why Did Christ Die? II. The First Reason is because we needed it. (6-7) a. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rescue Worker Series

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 2,998 views

Sermon on the character of Jesus.

Like A Rescue Worker Galatians 1:1-5 I. Introduction During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let’s consider . . . II. His Ministry A. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Resurrection Life.

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 131 ratings

| 4,714 views

From the story of Lazarus raising from the dead what do we learn about the resurrection life of jesus ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: (a) The seven miracles in John’s gospel are signs that point to particular spiritual truths about who Jesus is. Here He is the true life giver - Resurrection life. (b) The Living Dead - Lazarus represents those spiritually dead though physically living (especially carnal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: *other

God's Lovingkindness And Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 5,911 views

TWO CORE COMPETENCIES OF GOD’S MAJESTY MERIT GLOBAL PRAISE: LOVINGKINDNESS / TRUTH

BIG IDEA: TWO CORE COMPETENCIES OF GOD’S MAJESTY MERIT GLOBAL PRAISE INTRODUCTION: this is a "big picture" psalm Not a lot of words ... but a lot is communicated I. REPEATED EXHORTATION "Praise (laud) the Lord! II. GLOBAL SCOPE - all nations - all peoples III. TWO CORE COMPETENCIES A. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"More Precious Than..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 29, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 2,307 views

Weak men are the slaves of what happens. Strong men are masters of what happens. Peter of the Bible was one of those men. Let’s see why!

Introduction Recently, we held a memorial service for the father of one of our Deacons. Everything was going so well until there was one of the most touching, may I say "precious" presentations to honor their Love for their Dad was given. Pictures were shown which highlited his life and then it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Shut Up In My Bones..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 4,758 views

Do you say "Our Father" on Sunday and then act like an orphan the rest of the week? It’s time that we Christian’s get fired up. Let’s see what happens when we or our Churhes do!

Introduction I love the story about the time a Pastor was called in the middle of the night only to hear that his Church was being engulfed with flames. Upon his arrival he witness a business owner he’d had been inviting to attend the Church over the last three years without success assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: His Life & His Love Pt. 3; By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 21, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 1,468 views

Just because you are following a well marked trail doesn’t mean that whoever made it knew where they were going. Stephen knew who to follow and why. Let’s examine this one man’s Godly example!

Introduction While living in TN we enjoyed visiting Bays Mt. Wolves, beaver, wild life was abundant. Most of all, there were plenty of Mountain trails. One could walk for miles. There was a sign at the entrance that said, "Marked Trails." Those were the ones we took, however one wise member of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 2,069 views

Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Idolatry

Contributed by Robert Brent on Sep 1, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 5,193 views

Idolatry, in any form, carries a very high price tag. That’s why we need to be aware of the futility of idolatry.

"The High Price Of Idolatry" [2 Kings 1:1-18] Context: 1 Kings 22:40; 51-53. Introduction: We were created to worship and serve God. When we fail to worship Him in spirit and in truth, we fill that vacuum with something else. We may not bow down to images of wood and stone, but we idolize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 1,675 views

While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Deception To Tap Into Your Weaknes

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 3,495 views

Shows That Dlilah Is Not Gender Specific and That It’s A Spirit That Comes To Identify Your Weakness That Your Strength Will Be Overtaken.

Deception to Tap Into Your Weakness Judges 16: 4-19 Introduction It is inevitable to tap into your strength until someone has tapped into your weakness. Delilah deceives Samson so that she could gain monetary favor from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jubilee: More Than A Year

Contributed by Donald Marsh on Feb 22, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 4,513 views

This message traces the lineage of the Jubilee promise of freedom from Luke 4 back through Isaiah 61 to its roots in Leviticus 25. In Luke 4, Jesus announced a Jubilee greater than the Mosaic Year of Jubilee. He pronounced that He had come to bring the

TITLE: "The Jubilee: More than a Year" TEXT: Luke 4:12-21 INTRODUCTION: FREEDOM - The TREASURE and FOCUS of our heritage in America. Did you ever stop to think that FREEDOM is the reason Jesus Christ came to this earth. The “Jubilee” is a secret from the heart of God. It is His way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary: God Looks On The Heart Series

Contributed by Donald Marsh on Feb 22, 2008

| 3,182 views

When we look at the nativity, who are the characters that capture our attention? This series looks at the characters of the incarnation record. This message focuses on Mary and the implied application of her experience to our lives.

TITLE: "Mary: God Looks On The Heart" TEXT: Matthew 1:16-25; Luke 1:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Every one of us has moments in our lives that determine our destinies. Sometimes we don’t realize those moments until they are gone and irretrievable. Mary had several moments like that in her life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Relationships That Last: Seriously Sticking Together

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 3,755 views

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: SERIOUSLY STICKING TOGETHER

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: SERIOUSLY STICKING TOGETHER JOHN 15: 1-17 JANUARY 30, 2005 INTRODUCTION: HOLY LAND BURIAL! A man, his wife and mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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