Sermons on Manque D Amour:

How To Mature In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Just because someone is spiritually mature does not automatically assure them of easy solutions to their problems. However, the spiritually mature person has the foundational impetus, power, and direction for dealing with all issues of life successfully

How to Mature in Christ The Bible assures us that if we abide in Jesus, we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done for us. (John 15:7) As Lily and people like her learn to grow up into ALL aspects into Christ, they will be in a position to be able to integrate their spiritual maturity into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Unified Church

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002

Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10, Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Act Like A Believer

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 3: Growing Through The Seasons

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION B. REVIEW OF FOUR SEASONS 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). C. CONTINUATION 5.Each season has varying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

Recidivism The Illusion Of Freedom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let’s look at recidivism the illusion of freedom. Can we see the difference in metal and mental bars?

RECIDIVISM: THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM Metal Bars vs. Mental Bars By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Gal. 5:7 You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snort-- Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pure Society Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 9 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; highlighting 4 keys to pure living

Pure Society Leviticus 17-20 Lesson 9 I. Introduction A. Making a Great Society 1. Alexander Solzhenitsyn – Russian Novelists a) Graduation address at Harvard in 1978 made the following quote. b) “I have spent all my life under communism, and I will tell you that a society without any legal scale ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Better Marriage

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 7, 2007

Three actions for a better marriage.

Colossians 3:18-19 Building A Better Marriage Introduction A. Skit B. The speaker at a woman’s club was lecturing on marriage and asked the audience how many of us wanted to "mother" our husbands. One member in the back row raised her hand. "You do want to mother your husband?" the speaker asked. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has The Power To Provoke A Change

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

Only Jesus has the power to change us. We all need a change. I am waiting on my change to come.

I want to know can God change me. I am waiting on my change to come. Ever lived your life feeling like something was about to happen!! Just something at anytime! Today some of you got out of bed because you felt like something might happen here today. Ever been encouraged, optimistic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For The First Centuries Atheists

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 4, 2014

The Romans consider the Christians of their day to be Atheists. This sermon considers Polycarp and his stand.

Polycarp Quotes: “Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing there is unspeakable joy.” “He who raised Him [Jesus] from the dead will raise us, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved.” “The person that has love is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Le B.a. Ba (3) Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Dec 21, 2007

LE CONCEPT DU B.A. BA

Le concept du « B.A. BA ». Depuis que nous avons commencé en tant que bébés en Christ, nous devons démarrer avec les bases, le « B.A. BA » de la Parole. Cette idée est solidement mise en évidence dans Hébreux 5.11-6.1. L’auteur de l’épître aux Hébreux a avancé la vérité qu’il voulait communiquer à ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prier Dans L'esprit Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Dec 21, 2007

Prier et chanter dans l’Esprit?

PRIER DANS L’ESPRIT ? INTRODUCTION C’est parler un langage connu ou angélique qui n’a pas été appris par celui qui le parle, et dans cette expression verbale, celui qui parle ne joue aucune part consciemment. I. LE BUT DES LANGUES A. lire : 1 Corinthiens 14/2 C’est le moyen surnaturel et ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Prayer - Praise And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 3 week mini-series on prayer. Week 1: the basics. Week 2: Prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Week 3: What are intercession, supplication, and prayers of confession.

This is only an outline. LOTS of great Scriptures and illustrations can be added to this outline. Psalm 22:3 Ephesians 5:20 5 Types of Prayer: 1. Praise 2. Thanksgiving 3. Supplication 4. Intercession 5. Confession As Christians we need to be praise and thanking God for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Friends

Trading Places

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 20, 2019

The Life of One for the Lives of The Many.

TRADING PLACES ROM. 5:8 1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1983 PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTED A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM ENTITLED TRADING PLACES. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM EARNED MORE THAN 90 MILLION DOLLARS. THIS MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM STARRED EDDIE MURPHY, DAN AYKROYD, JAMIE LEE CURTIS, RALPH BELLAMY, AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

When shall I not want?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist