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  • Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black And White Where The World Wants Gray

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    The world and our sinful flesh are happy when false teachers tell us God’s Word is unclear or can be ignored. God will have none of that - his Word is clear.

    August 29, 2004 — 13th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Jeremiah 23:23-29 Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black and White Where the World Wants Gray Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for ...read more

  • Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

  • What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

    September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

  • The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

    September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

  • Witnessing

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    . How many of us are actively going out and spreading the word? How many have you added to the kingdom this week, month, year, decade, ever? Jesus seems to be absolutely correct about us when he made the statement in Matt 9:37 that "The harvest i

    *Witnessing = The spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the goal of converting the listener. *When witnessing, there are usually 3 different ways that occurs: you actively pursue the unsaved, they seek you, or they see how you live. I. We are to pursue the unsaved: The Great ...read more

  • Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,309 views

    What would we do if we were to get serious? Read the bible, pray a lot, raise our hands, dance, witness, speak in tongues in public. What would we NOT do? Cuss, drink, smoke, lie, lust, glutton, bad attitude, selfish, mean spirited, boastful, quit w

    I. Matthew 25:1-13 We think we have all the time in the world, like the ten virgins. We know that someday we will get serious, but not yet. Not today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely if I get sick, or am on my deathbed. After all, Matthew 24:43 states that if we know when we are going to meet ...read more

  • Trusting God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 41,862 views

    Jesus states in Matthew that even though you worked miracles, if you do not “know” God, you will be sent away on the day of judgement. If you know Him, you will know that trusting him is the best thing for you to do, and it won’t be hard to do

    Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He only knows those who trust in him. Knowing him is quite important: see below. Matthew 7:21,22,23 (21)“Not everyone that says ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but ...read more

  • Discouragement

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,370 views

    Sometimes Christians become discouraged, or lose heart, because of any number of reasons. If untreated, this can cause you to just give up and fade back into where you came from: the world.

    . Sometimes Christians become discourages, or lose heart, because of any number of reasons. Some of these are listed below. If untreated, they can cause you to just give up and fade back into where you came from: the world. II. Reasons for being discouraged: A. REASON #1: Bad things are ...read more

  • Love Of God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words.

    They will know we are Christians by our love.” I. Love for what? Others A. They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words. 1. Why love each other, treating each other with compassion and ...read more

  • Fear

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    What is fear? How can it affect you in your daily Christian life?

    I. What is fear? There are 3 kinds A. Greek word Eulabeia - This means to show reverence and utmost respect, we often call this Godly fear B. Greek word Phobeo - This means to be seized with fear, struck, paralyze 1. Luke 1:30 An angel appears to Mary and quickly tells her not to be ...read more

  • Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,373 views

    Judas Iscariot was a miracle-working follower of Christ. Yet in the end, he turned out to be one of histories worst sinners. How can we, as beleivers, avoid the same fate?

    2 Corinthians 13 :5 “Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” I. Who was Judas? A. His name was Judas Iscariot, his last name meaning “a man of Kerioth.” This is significant because all of the other Apostles were from Galilee, whereas he was not. Judas was the Apostle who carried ...read more

  • The Basics Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    How do I believe (have faith) for something? Here is a step-by-step approach.

    I. How do I believe (or have faith ) for something? -First: Living a clean and sinless life.(For God does not hear sinners - John 9:31) -Second: Pray for ___________. (healing, to have a need met, etc.) -Third: Confess what you believe will happen as a result of your prayer *Mark 11:23 ...read more

  • Compassion

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 26,536 views

    INTRO: Galatians 6:2 states that we should “Carry each other’s burdens.” Are you willing to carry my burdens? Even if you know I don’t deserve it? Having compassion on someone can be time consuming, expensive, and just plain hard—on everyone involved

    INTRO: Galatians 6:2 states that we should “Carry each other’s burdens.” Are you willing to carry my burdens? Even if you know I don’t deserve it? Having compassion on someone can be time consuming, expensive, and just plain hard—on everyone involved . I. How we usually think of compassion. ...read more

  • 5 Keys To A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

    I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

  • Moving With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    This sermon outlines the principles found in the Book of Nehmiah as presented by Dan Southerland in "Transitioning"

    I. Introduction: Our community is changing. 20 years ago you couldn’t buy property around here. Today there are few large tracts of land left. Our community has grown to 15 times its size 20 years ago. Yet each of the four main churches have decreased to anywhere from 1/2 to 1/3 of the size they ...read more