Sermons about Justify Ourselves

Six Lessons From The Lives Of Cain And Abel

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

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The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

Introduction: In Genesis 3 we have the root of sin; in Genesis 4 we see the fruit of sin The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God –God said, “Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” The serpent talked Eve into doubting God – and the result of her disbelief was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

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When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

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This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Safeguards Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 15, 2005

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In the acronym of GRACE the C is constant safequards. Safeguards are meant to be devices to protect us from ourselves and others.

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. ¡§Constant Safeguards¡¨ September 18, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd¡¦s Covenant over the last few weeks. This is a covenant that has been established by Focus on the Family and their Pastoral Ministry department. It is meant to give a guideline for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Coming Days

Contributed by Henry Maxey on Oct 1, 2004

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With all the changes in our nation the past years, how to prepare ourselves and our children to stay with God.

INTRODUCTION: Recently, my grandson had his 16th birthday, my son had his 40th and I had my 69th. I began to think about the changes in this nation of ours in my grandsons 16 years, my sons 40 years and my 69 years. My, dramatic in all areas. From our morals, to crime, to ethics, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006

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The life of faith is a journey along the path of life with Jesus. It also is opening ourselves up to the truth of the Spirit

John 14: 1-14 “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” INTRODUCTION Everyone is searching for a home, in actuality it is the one desire humans have that cannot properly be satisfied on this earth, because this earth is not our home. In a spiritual sense, everyone is like Patch Adams, striving ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Delayed On A Parched Road

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 27, 2004

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Like Terah, we too, can find ourselves Delayed on a Parched Road and die there if we are not careful.

Delayed on a Parched Road Introduction: There is nothing more frustrating than setting out on a trip and having car trouble. After all, the objective of any trip, is to get from point A to point B. But Murphy’s Law seems to come into play. “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, at the worst ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deny, Take Up, & Follow Series

Contributed by Robert Clark on Mar 16, 2003

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What it means to deny ourselves, take up our Crosses and Follow our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 Jesus Predicts His Death 31He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Cross Carrying

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 17, 2003

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Jesus instructs us, if we want to be a follower, to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow.

2 Lent B Mark 8:31-38 16 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen Just verses before we have Peter declaring, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God!” Jesus is the Messiah, the one who has come to save his people, to lift them above the “oppressor’s rod”, to bring about the Kingdom of God where the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Investment Guidelines From The Master - Matt 6:19-21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2002

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Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth - Matt 6:19-21

Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth It is estimated that the United States has 276 billionaires, more than 2,500 households with a net worth exceeding $100 million, 250,000 individuals with a net worth of $10 million, and 500,000 individuals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 14, 2003

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When we find ourselves in one of the storms of life, we need to remember who is in the "boat" with us.

SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been so scared that you weren’t sure what action to take next? How do you handle the storms of life? ILL> That was the situation that a little boy found himself in. He had diligently rehearsed for his role in the Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will The Resurrection Be Like? And How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 17, 2003

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The purpose of this sermon is to give a simple overview of the resurrection and then give some practical steps to prepare ourselves for it.

1 Corinthians What Will the Resurrection be Like? And How Can I be Sure That I Will Be Ready? 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 July 20, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the South Seas met opposition to leaving his home in Scotland and going to preach to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

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True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Ok You're Not Ok

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

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We may look good on the outside, but inside we may be a mess. Either that or we are fooling ourselves.

I’m not OK, you’re not OK 1 John 1:4; Matt 23:31-46 4 We write this to make our joy complete. Happiness comes and goes, but JOY lasts a lifetime. Jesus Over You. Every one of us has experienced happiness. The world has Happy Hour, it is from 5-7 everyday and I am sure there are people go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, Matthew 23:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Maaavelous

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

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We get in ‘shape’ for God when we choose to accept ourselves as God’s greatest creation!

(Take video camera, that is patched into TV and ‘shoot’ the audience. Take time to focus on 6 persons and tell them by name, “__________, you are maavelous!”) All of us are maavelous! All of us matter to God! All of us have a place of ministry in this church and in God’s Kingdom! (overhead 1)If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Church Of God

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