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Obedience Is Not An Option

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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One of the most important things in life that is NOT optional is our obedience to God

Obedience Is Not An Option 10 years after I graduated from high school and working in a dead-end job, Wendy decided that I needed to go to college. So I went to PNC, registered on registration day (last time I didn’t pre-register), and chose my new career path. I was on my way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Art Of Being A Hero

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2002

based on 264 ratings

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A 9-11 remembrance sermon.

Luke 9:22-26 “The Art of Being A Hero” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a hero is a person of great strength and courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model. Sadly, many of those whom we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26, 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

"So, What Are You Waiting For?" Series

Contributed by Scott Ptak on Dec 7, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Series of three sermons about living life with passion toward God, our families and our friends.

Stonebriar Community Church Rev.Scott Ptak Sermon Outline November 10, 2002 “So, What are you waiting for?” Introduction One of the things I’ve long realized the potential for, but have recently felt in my own life on an ever-growing scale, is my disconnection and waning passion regarding some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

based on 1 rating

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Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,676 views

He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Or Foolish Waste? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2004

based on 198 ratings

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Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant love and generosity.

Sermon for 5th Sunday In Lent Yr C, 28/03/2004 Based on Jn 12:1-8 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The couple enjoyed dinner parties and they hosted them often. It was a chance for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bible Is Accurate-Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 2,541 views

Revelation, inspiration, and preservation are the processes by which God communicated His Word to humankind. These three words assure us that the Bible is 100% pure.

When asked what the three most important elements in real estate are, realtors respond: ‘location, location, location.” Such a response usually gets a chuckle, but the issue really isn’t a laughing matter. Those three responses are the most important issues in real estate and giving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Identity

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 28,119 views

Lost Identity is a sermon expressing the need to allow Christ to control our lives. When we come to Christ our identity is lost forever. We take on the identity of "Christ liveth in me." "For to me to live is Christ." Our desire is to please God and n

Lost Identity Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." I cannot tell you the many people that have came to me about losing their identity. Most of us keep our identity in our wallets. Identification is something that we use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

En Theos [enthusiasm]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 21,247 views

A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 14, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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This is the second sermon in a five-part series titled, ’Principles From Psalms.’ This message helps listeners understand the importance of waiting for God’s timing.

Principles from Psalms—Part II God’s Perfect Timing April 14th, 2002 Psalms 33:20-22 Recap: Last week we started our series in Psalms entitled, “God’s Way is Best!” • We discussed key principles like: A. God’s Way Requires Trust B. God’s Way Requires Delight C. God’s Way Needs a Commitment D. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions 4 Christ

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 24, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 7,657 views

What does it take to be a Champion 4 Christ? How can we obtain Championship status 4 Christ? Here are four factors that will begin the transformation of Christians from chumps to Champs!

Champions 4 Christ Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 2-22-04 What is a champion? Webster’s defines champion as a person who fights for or defends any person or cause, a warrior, a winner, a title holder, a victor, a champ. According to Olympic Historians, all great champions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ant-Ligent!”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 12, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,952 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WORK and EARN their living; and NOT TO BE FREELOADERS.

Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: The believer who is capable of working SHOULD WORK and EARN his/her living. REFERENCES: 2 Thessalonians 3:10b (… that if any would not work, neither should he eat); Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By God Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 9,103 views

One thing must happen for something or someone to be transformed. There must be a CHANGE.

Transformed by God 2 Corinthians 5:17 A businessman owned a warehouse that had sat empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and trash was everywhere inside the building. The businessman showed a prospective buyer the property and took great pains to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 Of 8 - The Basics Of Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

based on 239 ratings

| 14,483 views

A general and brief discussion of how Sunday morning can, and should, impact everyday life.

Church 101: A Beginners guide to Church Part 1 - The Basics of Church Michael Dusing, it an article about the church wrote, “An area of Christian theology often minimized and taken for granted is the doctrine of the Church. In part, this is due to the common assumption that some areas of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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