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Leaving The Past Behind

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

Getting over it!

29, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Leaving the Past Behind Introduction: Philippians 4:13-14 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008

talk about what God expects

INTRO: I remember before entering into the ministry I was going to get a degree in computers. I was taking COBOL (a business language). The proff would give you a problem to solve and you would have to write lines of code to solve the problem. On one occasion I was typing several hundred lines of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Frustrated Jesus- Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 25, 2014

The Struggle continues as Jesus deals with His Disciples. God goes to the extreme implementing "Visual Aids", "Live Witnesses" and "Audio from Heaven"......but they still don't get it.

“Frustrated Jesus" Sermon 2 Mark 9 Summerfield Baptist Church / Gregg Griffin Sr. 6.22.14 A.M. Service I can recall while working that on the occasion that someone made a huge mistake, my boss would look at whoever the manager was over the employee who made the mistake and say, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Yield Your Rights To God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2002

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5

How to Yield Your Rights to God Without Neglecting Key Responsibilities - 2 Cor. 10:4,5 Some people make the mistake of thinking that when they yield their rights to God they absolve themselves from all personal responsibilities. When we yield our rights to the Lord we must be careful to not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe... In The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

Our resurrection

I believe in… the resurrection of the body WBC 25/11/01 pm I Cor 15:35-57 This is a fascinating part of the creed = not talking about the resurrection of Jesus’ body - we’ve already conveyed belief in that - sure, His resurrection is/was the prototype for ours (so linked in that way) = talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointed Of God Can...

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 29, 2002

What the anointed of God can do.

First we must understand that there is a difference between the Holy Spirit and the anointing of God. Jesus said, “The Spirit is upon Me because I am anointed.” To be anointed simply means consecrated, or set a part, for service. The Holy Spirit then gives the anointed the empowerment to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Over It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Many need to get over their hurts that they have experienced in the church and go on for God instead of quitting on God!

PHIL.3:13-14 “GET OVER IT!” A) So, here you sit tonight, as a child of God, and the Bible says that you are to forget everything behind you! * You should be reaching forward! * This is why people are failing in life! * We are either living in the past, or we are living for now, and we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Critical

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A month ago I received a final copy of the audited financial statements for the Regional Synod of Canada. We had met with the auditors before and we had agreed on certain changes to their first draft. I called the auditors to thank them for the work they had done. After I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Our desires to have earthly riches!

ARE YOU BUILDING BIGGER BARNS? Luke 12:13-21 All the people said HE’S A SUCCESS But God said He’s Stupid God said He’s a fool This rich man was just controlled by the Force of the world And not to mention the force of the devil Men would point him out to their sons They would point out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Peace And The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004

This is the introductory lesson of a series on being peacemakers. The series begins with THE Peacemaker, Jesus.

The Peacemaker: The God of Peace and the Peace of God Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists several characteristics of His true disciples. One of those characteristics is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Is This?" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Answering the disciples’ question of, "Who is this?" after Jesus calmed the storm. This sermon was designed for seekers to find out in some detail just Who Jesus really is.

“Who Is This?” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 21, 2006

describes three vital areas we had better be careful about erring in

James 1:16 Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In We need to be careful about ascribing either our sins or our temptations unto God. Man is very prone to err in his notions and apprehensions, as touching the authors of good and evil; too ready to conclude either God or Satan to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Wisdom Regarding Marriage - Selecting A Good Spouse" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2018

Factoring God into your marriage should start before you say "I do."

An old couple came to a judge seeking a divorce after 80 years of marriage. The judge asked, “Bill, Mary, why in the world are you seeking a divorce at your age? Bill, you’re 98; and Mary, you’re 96. Why in the world are you seeking a divorce now?” The couple looked at each other and then replied ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping To Conclusions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The friends of Job explained life's sufferings, and specifically Job's sufferings, as very simple and obvious. They said there is no mystery here at all. It is clear as a bell that suffering is God's judgment on the sinner. Job is suffering, therefore, Job is a sinner.

There is a poem that I have enjoyed for many years, but I could never see how it could be used in a sermon, until I began to study the friends of Job. I want to share it with you, for it both describes them, and gives us insight into why they could be so wrong when they were so often right. It is ...read more