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Failing With An "A"

Contributed by Stephen Windham on Aug 8, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 4,275 views

Discussing how one can do all the "right" things and still not have a personal relationship with Christ. Being good is not good enough.

The scribes and Pharisees were thought of as having arrived at the highest pitch of religion. The scribes were most noted as teachers of the law. The pharisees were most noted as celebrated professors of the law. They fasted and were unto much prayer. They tithed. They were good people. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,939 views

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let Us Draw Near"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

based on 285 ratings

| 26,092 views

Some honest questions we should ask ourselves as we approach the Lord’s Supper.

“Let Us Draw Near” Hebrews 10:19-26 HEB 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 2: How To Overcome Temptations Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 7,391 views

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptations: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neit

A. INTRODUCTION JAMES 1:12-15 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptations: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Watching You Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 12,713 views

People are watching us all the time to see how a Christian responds in all situations, may they see ou dependance upon the Lord.

1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7 VCC September 27, 1998 Someone is Watching You Introduction 2:11,12, We are encouraged to act a certain way, live, think, believe different than the world around us. living as aliens and strangers, with a mission, a purpose, knowing our destiny. Someone is watching us walk by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Konwing And Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 5,009 views

Aiding believers in finding God’s will for theeir lives

Knowing and Doing God’s Will Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: Isn’t Yahoo maps great? The driving directions tell us exactly where to go, what turns to make, how to get where we are wanting to go. Ever wish God has a website we could log into and find out where he wants our life to go? This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fox Hunting!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 23, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 7,551 views

A look at how this elegant love song has an important message for us today. We will focus on three things: the foxes; the vines (the vineyard) and the grapes.

LET’S GO FOX HUNTING! “Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NKJV) The Song of Solomon is a love song rife with metaphor and allegory. On the face of it, this elegant song depicts the courtship of King Solomon and a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 24, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 4,685 views

What one person can do in the hands of Christ.

The Power of One Psalm 139 In the world we find that there is safety in groups, power in organizations, movement in the multitude, and force in numbers. But in the kingdom of God we find the Power of One. The power of one individual life. If you look at Jesus life and ministry you find the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: *other

Belief Is More Than Good History

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 2,583 views

. Belief is defined as, “a personal relationship established by trust.” When applied specifically to Christ, we are talking about that moment when Christ became more than a historical figure.

BELIEF IS MORE THAN GOOD HISTORY 1 John 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Nearly everyone has made makes, or will make a claim to believe in God. There is a saying that says, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” People’s beliefs and ideas differ. Quickly think across the world at the different beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Thou Lackest

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 14,416 views

What Are You Lacking In Your Walk With Jesus?

Mark 10:17-22 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.(didn’t want meaningless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Our Church Grow

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 3,833 views

This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 6,298 views

We are called to imitate Christ

Blessed are the merciful For they shall be shown mercy (Matt:5:7) 1. Introduction: The Beatitudes are described in Matthew 6:1-12 3. Poor in Spirit 4. Mourn 5. The Meek 6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness 7. Merciful 8. Pure in heart 9. Peacemakers 10. Persecuted for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Anglican

Smelly Christians

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 2, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 6,788 views

A message to show Christians how they are sweet smelling to the Lord because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross, and encourage them to be a good witness to those around them.

INTRODUCTION The gospel of Jesus Christ works on different people in different ways. The gospel itself always has a sweet fragrance. To some the fragrance becomes a pleasant aroma of life, but to others that same fragrance becomes a vile smell of death. Let’s break down this passage of scripture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: Doing It Alone (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 22 ratings

| 1,388 views

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. WHY ARE YOU ALONE? 1. Death. Romans 8:28. 2. Divorce. There was a choice involved. 3. Uncommitted. Mate is unsaved or uncaring. 4. Away. Mate travels, war, family needs. 5. Unsaved. “His (Timothy) father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1,3). 6. No faith. “The unfeigned faith that is in thee, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Apathy To Spiritual Awakening! Series

Contributed by Jeff Walton on Jul 3, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 16,452 views

It emphasizes how God points out the apathetic attributes of Israel.

Haggai: Lesson One § Student Handout Subject: Spiritual Apathy to Spiritual Awakening! ESTABLISH Study 1. The Relevance of Haggai’s Message for the Church today. A.Directed to God’s people some 2,500 years ago B.Haggai is one of the Post-Exilic prophets of the Restoration, the other two being ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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