Sermons about Mental Toughness

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be Your Strength Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

based on 168 ratings

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In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003

based on 317 ratings

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A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 16, 2006

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God’s grace is sufficient to keep us, no matter what our age or station in life.

God’s Amazing Grace I Corinthians 12:1-10 January 15, 2006 My grandma and grandpa Lovell lived on a farm just over the Indiana/Michigan line north of Orland. They moved off the farm when I was just five years old, but I still remember great times that we had there. My grandpa died about seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Nov 24, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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Christians should have a proper attitude of Thanksgiving for all the Lord has given us

Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com 11/23/03 Text: Psalm 100 "An Attitude of Gratitude " One day during the period that Abraham Lincoln served as President of the United States, an elderly lady was ushered into his private office. Lincoln noticed that she carried a covered basket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

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•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 3, 2007

based on 26 ratings

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This sermon is designed to reassure believers that God will never forsake them and will see them through their hard times.

Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Title: No, Never Alone INTRODUCTION In Matthew 28:20, Jesus the savior of the world promised that He would be with us always until the end of time. Jesus made this promise to the disciples because He realized they were scared and confused and needed comfort in their moment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Allow Stress Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

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Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The fourth thief: "Stress."

DO NOT ALLOW STRESS TO ROB YOUR JOY A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

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Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

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Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shopping For A God (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2008

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WE all will shop for a god at some point

INTRODUCTION OPENING VIDEO CLIP- THEN CLICK TO POWERPOINT SLIDE #1 • We are a very consumer oriented society. We shop for everything. There are so many items to choose from. • If you want a car, there are hundreds of different types, styles and brands. • Each day we do some kind of shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

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How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian Church

24.19 Thanks For Something Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2007

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Jesus healed a leper but the leper’s response isn’t recorded, do we exhibit the same type of thanksgiving?

He was without friends, family or future. He lived a life of tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and science still didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

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