Sermons about More Than Rituals

Worship Is More Than A Sunday Feeling Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2001

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Part two of four in a series that look at what a healthy Christians does.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......... (Series) Worship is More Than A Sunday Feeling. Isaiah 6:1-8 July 29, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. The French have a proverb that provides insight for worship. A. "A good meal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Is More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

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Psalm 36 shows us that a trustworthy God can satisfy our every need, if we will simply trust Him in everything.

Introduction: Read Psalm 36 I heard of a car bumper sticker that says, "Honk, if anything falls off." Does anybody feel that your life is like that sometimes? I. God Is Trustworthy (verses 5-7a) Look at verses 5-7a. Notice how the Psalmist compares the character of God to nature. He wants ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

When There Are More Q's Than A's

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

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When we are forced to live with more questions than answers, we must live by faith.

A few years ago I received one of those tests that Fathers get into trying to be a good “Dad.” We were living in KY at that time, and on that day I had to travel to Scottsburg, IN for a lunch meeting. Trent was in pre-school at the time, except it wasn’t in session that day so I decided I would be ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than What We Are Looking For

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Obedience and submission to God’s will in our life.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS January 12, 2002 Luke 12: 22 – 34 MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Introduction: Many people are missing the real issue of life. Some may even think that the reason why they accumulated material things is simply because of their own effort. While others tend to blame other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

More Than A Job, Its An Adventure

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002

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Expectations from employees of the workplace has changed over the last 50 years. This sermon addresses how we find meaning to the chaotic work world we are in.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 7; sermon illustrations, work The Industrial Revolution, by introducing the machine and factory production, greatly expanded the class of workers dependent on wages as their source of income. The terms of the labor contract, working conditions, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004

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In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

“Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

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PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

• Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than A Miracle - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

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I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place.

This morning I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place. Personally, I know that Jesus has miraculously saved my soul from eternal judgment. He is my Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"For They That Be With Us Are More Than They That Be With Them..." Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004

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There are those times when well all have to rise above our circumstances. Our question for today is, Will I be able when that time comes? Yes. No matter our situation God is able and He has proven it time and time again. Let’s see an example together!

Introduction These are tough times. My grandmother used to say, "In times like these it’s always best to remember, there’s always been times like these!" But how do we rise above our circumstances? It has always been God’s plan we are victorious regardless of our adversaries. This message and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Belief Is More Than Good History

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004

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. Belief is defined as, “a personal relationship established by trust.” When applied specifically to Christ, we are talking about that moment when Christ became more than a historical figure.

BELIEF IS MORE THAN GOOD HISTORY 1 John 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Nearly everyone has made makes, or will make a claim to believe in God. There is a saying that says, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” People’s beliefs and ideas differ. Quickly think across the world at the different beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Evolution More Credible Than Creation? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2005

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The biblical account of creation is more viable than the theory of evolution.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: GENESIS 1:1 TITLE: “IS EVOLUTION MORE CREDIBLE THAN CREATION?” INTRODUCTION: A. A number of years ago, Ronald Keith Williamson was convicted of the brutal murder of Debra Sue Carter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding More Than 5,000

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 1, 2005

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This miracle shows Jesus to be the same God who fed his people in the wilderness, and foreshadows the blessings and productivity that flow from communion with Christ.

Feeding More than the 5,000 Ps. 78:1-7, 12-25, Neh. 9:16-20; Rom. 8:35-39, Matt. 14:13-21 The feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle of Christ that appears in all four gospels. It gets its name from the fact that Jesus fed people and from the mention of the number 5,000. However, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being More Than Status Quo

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

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Being more than just a normal everyday Christian.

Matthew 9: 36-38 A typical housewife was going through her normal day, except she had a daughter who was sick with a fever. She knew the fever was getting worse as the day went on. She called a babysitter to watch her daughter so she could go get some medicine. Speeding to the store and rushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Holiness

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