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  • An Embarrassing Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 38,140 views

    You know as well as I do that keeping a secret is a tremendous burden. But it can also be an advantage, especially if you can figure out how to let people know that you know a secret without telling them the secret. Right?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The bleachers are packed with family & friends. Excitement fills the air. There are feelings of pride & accomplishment, & also of relief. Present, too, are tears of joy & tears of sadness. Faded jeans & old tennis ...read more

  • Don't Put The Fire Out

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,184 views

    It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

    Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

  • Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

    I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

  • In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,789 views

    What are we doing in Jesus’ name. This sermon addresses the difference between just having information in Jesus and having intimacy with Jesus.

    Sermon: Mark 9:38-50. In Jesus’ Name 38 "Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us." 39 "Do not stop him," Jesus said. "No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for ...read more

  • Are You Salt?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,985 views

    A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Jesus talking aobut what kind of life a Christian needs to live

    17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Mark 9:38-50 "Are you Salt?" 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be ...read more

  • Don't Worry About Others - Seek The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost - proper 21

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent you Son into our world to seek the lost and to save those who dwell in a land of darkness and despair. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, stir in us compassion ...read more

  • Please . . . Pass The Salt

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Salt is more than just a flavor for a meal. It is also the sign of our relationship with God.

    17th Sunday After Pentecost Mark 9:38-50 “Please . . . Pass the Salt” [Read text] 1. Ushers, can you help me out this morning. I want you pass something out to the congregation as we begin this morning. [Ushers pass out individual salt packets]. I think there should be enough for every ...read more

  • A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

    “A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

  • Salty People; Peaceful People

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,575 views

    Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

    John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

  • Wanna' Bet?

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

    Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

  • Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

    MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

  • When The Storm Comes

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    Written after "dodging the bullet" with Hurricane Ivan while living in Louisiana in 2004.

    Living in south Louisiana you know that every year for about 5-6 months we just need to sit and watch the Atlantic and the Gulf…because it is hurricane season. We may not always get hit, but the danger is always there. And when the storm comes, we need to be ready. Jesus addressed the ...read more

  • Following Jesus Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,371 views

    Why are there so many divisions (denomitaions) among God’s people. Why can’t we get along? Aseemingly minor event in the life of our Lord will help us to better understand how things got the way they are—and what we can do to fix them.

    by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 3 Following Jesus Alone Have you ever stopped to count all the churches in your town? Take a leisurely drive through Any Town, U.S.A. and try counting all the church buildings you see—you’ll probably run out of fingers and toes. Let your fingers walk through ...read more

  • The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,840 views

    Part 18:The Great Commission - Who is the greatest among the disciples...they argue as Jesus listened.

    The Great Commission Part 18 – Who is Greatest? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker ...read more

  • Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

    It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more