Sermons about Literal Approach

Attitude Determines Altitude

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

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Nothing deternines the level of our daily lives more than the attitudes with which we approach life.

Attitude Determines Altitude But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:57 • My life is more affected by my ATTITUDE than any other thing. (Illus Developing the Leader Within You pg 87 last paragraph) 10% 90% factor! • Because of Jesus I may lose some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Crawl Into Gods Kingdom

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

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Christ says we need to be childlike in our approach. There is a lot we can learn from the children.

Crawling Into the Kingdom Luke 18:15-18:30 "Crawling Into the Kingdom" A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

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There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Many Happy Returns

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

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A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering Counterfeits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020

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To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

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When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

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Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Triumphal Entry Prophecies Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 18, 2021

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This sermon on a familiar passage takes a different approach, looking at the prophetic quotes within the Triumphal Entry story.

OUR FOCUS IN THIS MESSAGE: This Triumphal Entry story pauses to note its Old Testament roots. - John 12:16. - This is easily overlooked, but it is important that it is inserted here. What do the prophetic pieces of this passage have to tell us? - Preaching on the Triumphal Entry normally either ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

America Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 16, 2021

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The current events in America is causing born again theologians to take a more accurate approach to enlightening Americans.

America Wake Up! Get a proper Diagnoses The United States of America is making a transition from one leadership to another and Americans need to get a proper diagnose of the spiritual cancer which has been cursing our nation for decades. When my late wife, Bonnie K Laughlin was diagnosed with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember, Ponder, And Meditate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2023

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As we approach 2024, I want us to review the Bible’s strategy for living the Christian life.

Introduction We know from the way the New Testament writers used the Psalms that the Psalms were the book of praise and meditation for the early church. In other words, the early church did not say, “Well, Christ, the Messiah, has come now, so everything written of old is out of date and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Attitude Towards God

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

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How we approach God in our worship reflects how we really feel about who God is in our lives.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 “Our Attitude Towards God” • The Preacher Solomon has been looking at the empty pursuit of wealth, position and power, however now he turns to the vanity of empty worship of God. • Specifically Solomon deals with our attitude towards God before, during and after public ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

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we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

Why Pray?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

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God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

"pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Never Change Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

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This sermon takes the dictionary definition of five words and uses them to show that today the same things take place either literally or symbolically when we are serious about our mission.

Some things never change: Acts 5:12-42, 1. Perpetuation - v. 12-16: The act of making perpetual, or of preserving from extinction through an endless existence. A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

Presents And Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2017

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This is a focus on Jesus and his teaching about how God answers prayer. Sometimes he answers with Presents (gifts/literal blessings) and sometimes he answers with something better, his Presence.

1. Many Uses for Prayer A young man goes into a drug store to buy 3 boxes of chocolate. The pharmacist asks, ”What size, small medium or large?” "One of each." he said, "I’ve been seeing this girl for a while and she’s really beautiful. I want the chocolate because I think tonight¡¦s "the" night. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 11:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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