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Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 22,067 views

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pentecost Can Be Summed Up In One Word...

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 16, 2002

based on 534 ratings

| 51,478 views

What happened on Pentecost? How do you sum it up, and apply it to us today?

Acts 2:1-11: PENTECOST CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD… I think it’s generally true that people are always looking to improve, to change their lives for the better. That’s why there are so many commercials for diet and exercise products – lots of people out there trying to change their appearance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Come In-Come Out-Come Up

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 5,449 views

This sermon shows three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer.

“Come In-Come Out-Come Up” Text: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Cor. 6:14-18, & Revelation 4:1-3 Intro: I want us to see three ways how the word “come” is used in relation to the believer. 1) Come In of Salvation 2) Come Out of Separation 3) Come Up of Sanctification I. COME-IN – SALVATION Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 6,621 views

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware: The Bible Can Mess You Up! Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 6,382 views

This weekend we explored the difference between the proper use and the misuse of the Bible. We saw that the ultimate goal of studying and knowing the Bible is not to simply fill our minds with biblical information; it’s to change the way we think about Go

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #1 July 8-9, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Beware: The Bible Can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church Membership: Living Up To Your Commitment

Contributed by Greg Addison on Mar 27, 2007

based on 26 ratings

| 14,004 views

When you surrender your life to Jesus, you surrender your life to His church as well. There are certain commitments basic to being a christian.

Church Membership: Live up to your commitment! INTRODUCTION Turn to Hebrews 10: 19-25. I want to tell you a story. Last week coming to church, a man in a pick-up truck pulled out in front of me. It was not an accident type of situation. To the contrary, he pulled out so slowly that it would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Do Religious People Whoop It Up?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2007

| 2,595 views

God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found.

Title: When Do Religious People Whoop It Up? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found. Introduction Have you ever lost something you really treasured… something you would really like to find? After reading the text for today, I thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 10,371 views

Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

When You Pray, Never Give Up

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 21,297 views

It is good and important that we not give up. God is greatly glorified when we do not give up.

When You Pray, Never Give Up Luke 18:1-8 My goal in this sermon is very simple. I hope to convince you of the importance of persistence in prayer. I want you to see that God is greatly glorified when we continue in prayer over a long period of time. Or to say it another way, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4. Signal Breakers: Keeping The Bars Up Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 25, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 7,874 views

What are the causes of the “prayer signal” getting broken as we try and communicate with God?

BIG IDEA: All believers can achieve better results in prayer by eliminating the following 4 roadblocks to prayer. 1. A disconnected relationship with God (prayerlessness). (John 15:7, James) 2. Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2) 3. Broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:25, Hebr. 12:15, Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Rich Mcgahan on Mar 16, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 3,243 views

The Bible tells us that on the sixth day, “God created man in His image and likeness...” (Genesis 1:26) And every since then, man has been trying to return the favor. As a result, there are countless religions around the world.

Will the real _____ please stand up? This familiar question originated from a game show called “To Tell The Truth” that debuted in 1956 and ran until 1978. Hosted by Garry Moore, this classic game show included a person of some notoriety and two impostors who tried to match wits with a panel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 8,691 views

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

based on 144 ratings

| 15,818 views

Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Give Up Your Salvation

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

based on 75 ratings

| 9,809 views

Very short sermon about the sacrifices needed for church growth and personal evangelism

Would You Give Up Your Salvation Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: This is a brief sermon that begins as a verbal exchange/dialouge between preacher and parish. Engage in a dialogue about the blessings and benefits of being a Christian! Discussion starters: “What are some of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Give Up Easily

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 3,082 views

We have to take seriously the judgment texts in the New Testament, but temper them with the parable of the fig tree. God goes to extraordinary lengths so that as many as possible can be saved. God says, "Give it one more year."

God Doesn’t Give Up Easily October 16, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 Sam was a sad, small little boy and had lived a life that no one, especially someone so young, should have to endure. He had been the greatest joy his mother had known. She saw the sun rise and set in his eyes. But then, she had fallen ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 31:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

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