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Faith, Hope, Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2002

based on 91 ratings

| 14,246 views

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Second Lesson

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"If You're Not Loving, You're Not Living"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 19, 2002

based on 520 ratings

| 52,184 views

Jesus has opened our eyes to the true nature of love.

Matthew 22:34-40 “If You’re Not Loving, You’re Not Living” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the world. “It”, of course, is “I love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

based on 254 ratings

| 25,448 views

Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

based on 60 ratings

| 6,775 views

The need for forgiveness is universal because sin is universal.

Last week, we kicked off the new year and the new millennium by considering the topic of "Making a Fresh Start." We looked at what the Bible has to say about making life changes, and we especially focused on our need for God’s help in making changes that are lasting and significant. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pull On The Same End Of The Rope

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 14, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 6,040 views

A mother’s day sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:11

Sermon for 5/13/2001 Mother’s Day 1 Timothy 3:11 Introduction: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11, Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Calling Of God

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

based on 174 ratings

| 35,989 views

This sermon sets forth what God has called each Christian to as they live their lives for Him.

Phil. 3:14 "The High Call of God" by Rev. Mark Hiehle Have you ever said something that was taken the wrong way? You said a word that you thought would be clearly understood but somewhere in the translation a different meaning came out? That is one of the problems with the English language. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

These Men Had Been With Jesus! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002

based on 139 ratings

| 14,497 views

Seven principles for living a dynamic Christian life.

THESE MEN HAD BEEN WITH JESUS! Acts 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION A couple of questions. Firstly: Why are so many churches nearly empty?! (ALLOW RESPONSES) Secondly: Why do so few Christians make an impact?(ALLOW RESPONSES) Someone read 1 Cor 3:1-4 What does this passage say about the questions we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Taming The Tube"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 4,013 views

A strategy for controling TV in your home

"Taming the Tube" Colossians 3:1-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus I found out, too late to inform you, that this past week was National Turn Off TV Week. You probably didn’t hear about it on the 6 O’Clock Evening News! I heard about it from Fr Joe Hennessey of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Joseph Of Nt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 5,811 views

his dream/dilemma/decision

Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Old Fashioned Christianity [old Paths / Landmarks]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 237 ratings

| 44,372 views

from old fashioned day--3 areas where we need more old fashioned preaching: AGAINST SIN, ABOUT HELL, ON SACRIFICE!

Old Fashioned Christianity Prov. 22:28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Perhaps the most applicable verse to the 21st Century! We like to talk about the good ole’ days…and sometimes we long for them! Game: Remember when… Say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Twin?

Contributed by Thomas Dahl on Jan 9, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 7,304 views

A sermon about what can happen when your absent from church

John 20 [19] Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. [20] And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Your Tongue Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 7, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 7,823 views

Introduction: What is one of the most common complaints among spouses in today’s marriages? I read a People magazine article and the number one complaint is communication. Women say men don’t understand or listen and men say that women don’t understand us

James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 7,571 views

The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saying 'grace' And 'the Second Blessing' Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 28, 2005

based on 145 ratings

| 11,405 views

Intriguing look at some OT Saints saved in NT days...still looking forward for their Messiah until they realized He was behind them! Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint template.

Saying ‘Grace’ and ‘The Second Blessing’ Acts 19:1-7 It’s very important to understand that the book of Acts is a book of “transition.” It’s a bridge, so to speak, between the OT and the NT. Bridges are a good thing…they help connect things…make new journeys possible. But one thing you never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Your Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 21, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 6,865 views

After the high of Nehemiah 12, we come down to earth and reality with a crunch in ch 13. How can we avoid collapses like this and ’Sustain our Spirituality’.

Sustaining your spirituality. Nehemiah 13. WBC 20/3/5am This is the balancing sermon to the one I preached on ch 12 if you remember: - real mountain top experience - marching around the walls, praising God - huge devotion and dedication to God o occasion for right and real outburst of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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