Sermons about Lenten Practices

Implementing The Vision

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

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Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we going to fulfill the vision and that’s our focus for today’s message. I’ll call these the essential building blocks for implementing God’s vision and building a great church based on God

Implementing the Vision Proverbs 29:18 and Revelation 17:17 These past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the vision God has for Gretna United Methodist Church: “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

Returning To Our First Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

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Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

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“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Generosidad Series

Contributed by Manuel Glory Morales on Apr 6, 2009

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La generosidad es una obra de la gracia de Dios en tu vida

Generosidad Serie: La Milla Extra 10/02/´08 Pasaje: 2 Corintios 8:1-5 1 Ahora, hermanos, queremos que se enteren de la gracia que Dios ha dado a las iglesias de Macedonia.2 En medio de las pruebas más difíciles, su desbordante alegría y su extrema pobreza abundaron en rica generosidad.3 Soy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

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From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007

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Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With A Side Of "Let Us"

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

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Sermon on the necessity of fellowship among born again believers.

Fellowship with a side of Let Us Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro: “Us” magazine...it says us, but it’s really about them. If it was about us it would have more about football, hunting and food. The reason Read Heb. 10:19-25 and pray. There are 3 doctrinal exhortations in our passage that I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

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This is a sermon that gives a vivid picture of a healthy and growing church.

Text: Acts 2:41-42 Title: The Marks of a Healthy Church Introduction: If there was a medical doctor in the house that doctor could tell you how a healthy body should look. He or she would probably describe one that has the right height, weight, diet, etc… However, today I want us to look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Wins Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

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Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Insignificant Church

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 14, 2009

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Do we really make a difference in this world? Has the church become insignificant today? Churches have a high calling to honor God in their attitudes and actions.

Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 6, 2009

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The Meaning of Prayer

The Meaning of Prayer 01. It’s a relationship with God - Matthew 6:9-15; learning how to pray 02. It’s revealing our love for God - . Deuteronomy 6:5; 11:1, 13, 22;19:9; 30:6 . Psalm 5:11; 18:1; John 21:15-17 03. It’s finding refuge in God - Psalm 7:1; 9:9; 28:8; 32:7; 46:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Idol Of Tolerance: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 16, 2009

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We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges that it faces?”

American Idols: Looking at Ourselves and Our Loyalties Through the Eyes of Jesus** The Idol of Tolerance: Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Sermon Objective: We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Having A Heart For God's House

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

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We need to desire the house of the Lord.

HAVING A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE PSA.27:4 “ONE THING HAVE I DESIRED OF THE LORD, THAT WILL I SEEK AFTER; THAT I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD, AND TO ENQUIRE IN HIS TEMPLE.” THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE ON THE FACE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Charismatic

A Messiah Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009

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The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Methodist

No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

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This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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