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Get Closer To God- The Greatest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 9, 2023

This is the 157th sermon in the series Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#157] GET CLOSER TO GOD- THE GREATEST Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: We live in a world where material things seem to matter a lot; but I believe that many people are not as concerned about how many things they have as they are about how important they are. There is a reason ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 26, 2022

As part of our calling to discipleship we seek to become like Jesus in every way.

Matthew 4:18-22 When we read the Great Commission in Matthew 28 it can become easy for the church – followers of Jesus – to take it in with a “been there, done that” kind of attitude. After all, we’ve heard those words repeatedly, many of us for our entire lives. But this morning ask yourself a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002

This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

- When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Short -Cutting Yourself

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

Have you ever had a hole and wondered what could fill it? Have you ever looked at sin like an air bubble that creates a hole in your relationship?

“SHORT CUTTING YOURSELF” We all have from time to time taken many short cuts, and ignore what God has said to do, especially when it comes down to sin. God speaks very clearly and gives directions for all… If your trying to say that you have not sinned, I am here to tell you we have ALL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lean On Me

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 20, 2004

Christians need to be members of a local church because we need to be in relationships with other christians

“Lean On Me” 10/24/04 The Necessity of Membership Intro: We all need people. For various reasons and for many purposes we need others. God created us to be relational. The only time God disapproved of anything in creation was when he looked in the Garden and man was alone. “The Lord God said, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Whip The Devil

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 5, 2008

four keys to victory over the devil in your walk with God

Intro: Charles Atlas Story--bully whips this skinny kid on beach steals girlfriend. Skinny kid pumps weights, gets massive, goes back to the beach, whips the bully, gets his girlfriend back. Before Christ,(BC) the devil whips people up, but After Christ, people can put a hurting on the devil. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Of God And For God

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 12, 2006

In these days there are many things that go against a MAN being a MAN! The number one thing that goes against it, is the man himself. I randomly asked 10 men if they had a relationship with God and 7 of them said no. it was those 7 who in fact are havi

A Man of God & FOR God! Genesis Chapters 6-8 I. A man of God is obedient. (V.9) • Obedience [To God] is a life preserver that will always save your life. • I Samuel 15:22 ( better than Sacrifice) • Whatever you are willing to obey has your heart. • Whenever you are obedient, you find favor with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Bag Of Stones Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Message about the stones we carry

I have to give credit to Max Lucado’s book "He Moved the Stone" for inspiring this idea and thoughts. Title: Our Bags of Stones Theme: To help people remove the stones from their lives. Text: Introduction In my hand I carry a sack. You may ask, “A sack why do you need a sack?” Well I have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-17 - Surprise! I'm Already Here! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2010

Why are people still turning up to Jesus as John's disciples and wanting TO KEEP ON PREPARING THE WAY. Jesus has come. The Bridegroom has arrived. Get with the plan, people! He's here. All that is left is to celebrate the wedding!

Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-15 - SURPRISE! I'M ALREADY HERE! My youngest grandson had his first birthday recently. My daughter wanted to make it special for him and she invited all her friends with young children to come. SHE SPENT WEEKS PLANNING THIS PARTY. We spent a good week just setting it up. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013

Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2012

Integrity is a quality closely associated with wisdom, righteous living, and character. People of integrity are good ambassadors for our Lord!

Integrity (Proverbs 20: 9-14) 1. One gals tells this story: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. My friend, a proud father named Bobby, was taking his two little boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket counter and said, "How much is it to get in?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Courageous

Contributed by Christian Curby on Jun 3, 2012

We cannot please God without faith, should our faith make us courageous?

This afternoon I want to discuss something that I believe is foundational to our Christian character. I want to talk about courage. We all love to hear stories about people being courageous donʼt we? I mean our culture is full of stories of super heroes and ultimately isnʼt what makes ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Trading In The Old Man For The New Man Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 10, 2014

Knowing Christ means a change from the way things were or would be without him. Putting off the old man and putting on the new man applies to us as both as individuals and as part of the household of faith.

Trading in the Old Man for the New Man (Colossians 3:10-11) 1. This story teaches us a lot about our nature. A retired man moves near a junior high school. He spends the first few weeks of retirement in peace and quiet. However, when a new school year begins, three young boys beat on every trash ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Versus Ministry?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free