Sermons about Misunderstanding

Praying For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

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Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Happiness: Merciful Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 19, 2007

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As we receive mercy from God, he expects us to show mercy to others and as we do that then God in his faithfulness gives us even more mercy.

Sermon-Matt. 5:7-The Road to Happiness: Meekness Intro: My name is Earl-show about karma, do good things and good things will happen to you. Many people misunderstand this passage as saying that type of thing. Read Matt. 5:7 Today help us understand that as we receive mercy from God, he expects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: *other

Conscience: Whether We Eat Or Drink

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

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Does our conscience lie to us? You bet it does.

I was a guest at a wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Botanical Gardens here in town. It was a little buggy, but a very sweet and well done ceremony. At the close of the service, the pastor prayed a very touching prayer for the couple and ended his prayer saying. “we ask all of this in the name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interpretation Of Scripture

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

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There is reasonalbe differentiation on biblical interpretation and then there is the loony.

Neighborhood Junk Mail. We get a lot of junk mail – don’t we all. This one is from a local realtor – they use a lot of fill. Important dates for January. (sorry I threw out the junk mail and don’t have the info for sermon central here, but it is not that relevant to the sermon. But the realtor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corporate Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

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Hopefully each of us are burdened for the Lord to have His way with us as individuals while having His way with us as a church (i.e., a corporate body of believers). The fact is we all are in this together.We all have a huge responsibility to see God’s pl

CORPORATE PRAYER We continue to look closely at the importance of prayer within our church. Quite frankly, we need to hear from the Lord on several issues our church is now faced with. As well, we need to reckon ourselves to the fact that prayer is not an option for us. Rather, prayer must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 19, 2006

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Examination of the seventh BE-Attitude: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Peacemakers in a World of Troublemakers Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Ephesians 2:1-18 1. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. This be-attitude is probably the most often quoted and well-known of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

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We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A "Mary” Christmas…for All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Christmas Sermon

As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

: The Art Of Conflict — Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

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Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: In way of summary, last week we witnessed Solomon and Shulamith’s first conflict. 1. We learned that when you’re hurt in a relationship — you don’t react (you don’t re-enact what they’ve done to you.) 2. When you are hurt in a relationship — you respond to God. You keep your focus on Him and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

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This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Each Other

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

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Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants Most

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

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The point here is not that Martha’s activities are bad. The choice Jesus discusses with Martha is between something that is good and something that is better. Life is full of tough choices, and Jesus is addressing the relative merit of good activities her

What God Wants Most Luke 10:25-42 Suppose you have to choose between two people who want to go to dinner with you. The first is very warm and takes a genuine interest in others. He listens attentively and is fun to be with. Those who develop a friendship with him want it to last a lifetime. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness-Week 2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

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All Saints Day. The faithfulness that we must have as followers of Jesus Christ.

Tomorrow is All Saints Day; Most of the time when we hear this word we begin to develop an image in our mind like what is found on the cover of the bulletin; an image of an extremely pious man or woman of faith who lived very long ago. This person always seems to have a halo around their head ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-39

Denomination: Methodist

Complete Unity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005

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Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

“Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Congregational

Love Overcomes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 16, 2006

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Christ’s love in us overcomes the world, the fleshly tendency for self-centeredness and the devil’s attempts to demean, demoralize and defeat us.

Interpersonal Do’s and Don’ts John 13:34-13:35 Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will all men know that you are my disciples because you have love for one another." (John 13:34,35) Illustration: Let us consider one another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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