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Fitting Jesus Into Your Mold

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 17, 2003

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Too many times peopele, including Christians, fill their lives with all of their wants and desires and then try to fit Jesus into the room that is left. God said to seek first His Kingdom. We should strive to conform to His mold for our lives.

FITTING JESUS INTO YOUR MOLD Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: A. In the skit that our young people just performed we see that Jesus wasn’t very cooperative with their ideas about Him or about how He should act 1. Jesus simply did not fit into the mold that they had created. 2. Do you ever have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

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When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By The Spirit - Part 2

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002

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Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

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As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way To Get Right With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002

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We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Christian Outreach

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002

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What makes a church a church of Christian Outreach?

What is Christian Outreach? How can you change the world? This is the question asked in the movie, “Pay It Forward.” Let watch a little of that movie. (Movie Clip) We here at Living Faith also believe in paying it forward. Reaching out the people in need is one of the foundations of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

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A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Pregnant Virgin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001

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This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Liberty Found In Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

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This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Very Best For The Very Worst

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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God give the best of his love and his one and only Son for the very worst sinners of which we all are.

The Very Best For The Very Worst 17th Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2004 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Find The Right Balance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

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The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Bible Have To Say About Being Born Again? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 13, 2003

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The term "born again" has become a part of Christian venacular but many either don’t understand what it means or are turned off by it. Discover what the Bible has to say about being "Born Again."

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About Being Born Again?” John 3:1-21 There’s a lot of talk these days in the Christian community about being “born again.” Have you this heard this question: “Are you a born again?” For many if you can answer this question affirmatively, then you’re ok. You’re in. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

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