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God's Guidelines For Graduates

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Jun 4, 2001

A sermon to graduates (any graduates) with three guidelines for success as faithful Christians. Message is appropriate for challenging any Christians. Based on II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; and Hebrews 12:1-3

Guidelines For Graduates II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction Illustration: Going down the highway a bumper sticker was observed that said, "I’m a Pearl Harbor survivor." The unique thing about this bumper sticker was that is was on the back of a Toyota truck. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

The Ultimate Desire of the satan is to display Christians as Trophies in Hell Fire. Any Believer who goes to hell fire is tresspassing.

Our message concerns everyone. No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place where we are going to stay forever. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the pleasures in the world and everything here cannot match. There is a better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question?

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Who should be leaders in the Church?

The Question? Before we get to the question of the day, let us reflect for a moment on what are sin, repentance and forgiveness. According to Jesus, not believing in him is sin (John 16:8). In James 4:17 we learn that “it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (Sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26

Denomination: Lutheran

These Three...

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 26, 2005

We should be a church with a mission.

THESE THREE… I Corinthians 13:13 S: Church C: Characteristics of an effective church Pr: WE SHOULD BE A CHURCH WITH A MISSION. ?: How? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three essentials that we must have as a church with a mission. Type: Propositional The ____ essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep On Following Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018

What should motivate us to keep on following the Biblical Jesus?

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but eve-ryone to come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's Going On In Your Church?

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

A gentle reminder to believers, that the church should always be on the move.

Numbers 2:1-9 Organization for Israel’s Camp 1 Then the LORD gave these instructions to Moses and Aaron: 2 “When the Israelites set up camp, each tribe will be assigned its own area. The tribal divisions will camp beneath their family banners on all four sides of the Tabernacle, but ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Commitiment To Our Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 13, 2018

How should serve the Lord.

TRUST AND COMMITIMENT TO OUR LORD Psalms 27: 1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Day Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 7, 2003

Thoughts for Remembrance Day • That we should be thankful for the sacrifice of others • That we should be dedicated to work for peace and justice in the world • That we should be sorry for human sin and evil.

Stiffkey 2003 Remembrance Sunday (Ps 46:1-11) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Story: Many of you will recall Lt. General Sir William Dobbie (Dobbie of Malta) who was Governor General of Malta during the Second World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Motive For Involvement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

Why do we serve the Lord? Motive is more important than any thing else.

1. It is the 11th hour 2. There are Christians standing idle. Many asleep in the harvest. 1 Corinthians 15:34 3. This is a personal invitation. a. Go work. Matthew 21:28-31 b. Many parables of God’s work being the vineyard, the field, the harvest. 4. It is a fact each of us has a job to do in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2003

How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be Stable In Unstable World

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 27, 2011

Is there any ways that we can be secured in this ever-changing world? Is our dream of stability possible?

HOW TO BE STABLE IN UNSTABLE WORLD Is there any ways that we can be secured in this ever-changing world? Is our dream of stability possible? After the ups and down drama of Joseph’s life, the bible said: Gen 41:52 Joseph named his second son Ephraim, for he said, "God has made me fruitful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:4-6, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Stable In Unstable World

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 29, 2018

Is there any ways that we can be secured in this ever-changing world? Is our dream of stability possible?

Psalm 1:1-3 KJV. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Believe In Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016

This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlimited Interpersonal Forgiveness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006

Believers should understand the reasons for practicing unlimited forgiveness.

UNLIMITED INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION SOURCE: Philip Yancey in What’s So Amazing About Grace Butt-prints in the Sand, One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-32

Denomination: Baptist