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Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Now Act Like It! Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Having spelled out the benefits of salvation, Peter calls on the Church to act like the special people they are.

Now Act like It! Text: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Introduction The Owner’s Manual of my car gives special instructions for the type of fuel & oil and how to operate my vehicle Now I can operate my car without following the guidelines in the owners manual but I do so at my own peril. The Bible is the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Change Loks Like Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Just Like Us

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Power Like

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 28, 2006

Today, as never before in the history of the church, the church of the Living God is loosing her power with the Lord. Many people today have lost interest inprayer, and Bible study and little by little the power the church once had is leaving, and complac

" WE NEED THE POWER LIKE !!!!!! " Text; 1 Timothy 1:6-8 Intro: Today as never before, the Church of the Living God is loosing it’s power that she had with the Lord. There are many, many reasons for this, but I think the greatest of all the reasons is as I have said we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Like There's No Tomorrow

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

Living Like There Is No Tomorrow 1 Peter 4:7-11 William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century, a period of great revival in the churches of the NE USA. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through Days Like These

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 6, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 14

Getting Ready for Days Like These Zech. 14 You need to be prepared for days like these. Paul write to Timothy in : 2 Timothy 3:1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: The NKJV has a note by that word perilous= times of stress. That sound familiar, doesn’t it? Jesus spoke ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Christ Is Like A Father Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 20, 2006

Isaiah penned one of Christ’s titles as "Everlasting Father". This message tells how Christ is like a father.

We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give" and this is our fourth and final part to the series. We’ve been expanding on what Christ’s birth means to us by looking at the titles given to Christ by Isaiah seven centuries before His birth. Tomorrow we’ll commemorate and celebrate Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Become Like Christ

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

We are created in his image. We are called Christians- Christ like. How do we do that?

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * February 5, 2006 Definition of discipleship- becoming like Christ I was created to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, -Romans 8:29a (NLT) God doesn’t want me to become a god, he wants me to become godly. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

What Will Revival Look Like?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

We must remain watchful, knowing that God’s promise to pour out His Spirit in these last days is quickly coming for the church that desires to set their desires on His plans, purposes, and passion.

WHAT WILL REVIVAL LOOK LIKE? TEXT: Habakkuk 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: (From George Barna’s book The Second Coming of the Church) The Church in America is losing influence and members faster than any other major institution in the nation. If a massive spiritual revival doesn’t come within ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 25, 2006

God’s plan from the very beginning has been to make human beings like Himself. This is His third purpose for your life, to make you like Jesus Christ.

CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST The 3rd Purpose of Your Life The Purpose Driven Life – Part 4 of 7 • Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s 5 main purposes for our lives. • Let’s just quickly review what we have looked at, First, You Were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: United Methodist