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My Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

based on 228 ratings

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Expository and topical look at forgiveness from the parable of the unforgiving debtor.

Matthew 18:21-35 - My Chains Fell Off At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003

based on 195 ratings

| 30,418 views

Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elected, Not Selected!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 14, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 10,722 views

Paul’s words show us why the doctrine of election is so comforting to people - because it is all by Gopd’s grace!

EPHESIANS 1: 3-14 PENTECOST 8 REV. CHARLES DEGNER JULY 14, 1991 Today, our text teaches us the doctrine of election, namely, that God chose us to be his own even before the world was created. Election is one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Bible. God revealed this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Needed: Drastic Action

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 24, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,751 views

The parable of the dishonest manager asks us to reflect on whether or not we as Christians are as willing to take drastic action for Christ as non-believers are to care for themselves.

Needed: Drastic Action Luke 16:1-13 September 23, 2007 I don’t know how many of you have ever been fired from a job, but I have. It is not a pleasant experience. In January of 1978, during my first year of seminary, I was hired by North Presbyterian Church in Denver to be their Youth Director. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Second Hand Jesus

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 7,473 views

Do you know Jesus first hand, or just second hand?

I’m getting ready to go to Haiti with several members of our church and I’m looking forward to that experience – but going to Haiti means I needed to have some shots. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. So Friday I went to the doctor’s to get my shots. This lady comes into the examination room and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Legalism Versus Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

based on 32 ratings

| 5,923 views

Legalism Versus Holiness, we all want to live holy lives, but sometimes we cross the line and being to live legalistic lives, were is the line?

Romans 7:1-7:25 Getting on the Same Page As God About Legalism verse Holiness Introduction A. Close your eyes. B. Everyone’s eyes Closed? C. Do not start thinking about lunch D. Do not start thinking about that nice juicy steak you will be enjoying E. Do not start thinking about the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Heart Of A Samaritan

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 4,658 views

How do we look at others? Do we see them as a nuisance or a neighbor? Develop a heart of a good neighbor.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN TEXT: LUKE 10:30-37 FOCUS: JESUS ILLUSTRATES TO THE LAWYER WHAT A GOOD NIEGHBOR IS LIKE. FUNCTION: TO PROVIDE THE READERS THE ATTRIBUTES OF BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR. INTRODUCTION One day during March break when I was in Brown Trail school of preaching, I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Work For Your Father? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,508 views

#5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tribulation Saints Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 8,057 views

Tribulation Saints

During this time already in this study we have seen the six seals opened and God’s will to protect His own people during this time of tribulation. The remainder of this chapter will open up with a glimpse of the tribulation saints. All these people pictured here will have died during the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death Rules

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,555 views

This sermon asks and answers the question, "Who, besides yourself, is most to blame for your life’s problems?"

Death Rules Romans 5:12-19 [Thanks to Timothy Peck, SermonCentral.com, for his contributions to this message.] INTRO: Did you watch the Super Bowl last week? Did your team win? There’s been a lot of talk in the media this week about the Super Bowl, most of it about how impressive the New England ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Died On Calvary?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,487 views

A Good Friday sermon adapted from a sermon by James Montgomery Boice

The eighteenth and nineteenth chapters of John’s Gospel deal with the trials of Jesus of Nazareth beginning with His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and culminating in His crucifixion. Who is this One on trial? Who is this One soon to give His life on Calvary? This question is important ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 4,006 views

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dispelling The Myth About Love

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 5,577 views

This sermon deals with the myth that love is a feeling, and defines true Biblical love as an action towards another, despite our feelings.

I already the title of this sermon in place when I came across, the "10 Myths about love" by Dr. Phil McGraw, found in his book "Relationship Rescue" (1). You know Dr. Phil from his appearances on Oprah and now his own show Dr. Phil. So I want to begin with a quick run down of his 10 myths about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Nothing But Jesus And The Cross

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 8,106 views

Woe to us if we allow anything to come between us and the Gospel!

Mark 7:1-23 "Nothing but Jesus and the Cross" As the Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law watch the healing miracles of Jesus take place, they decide that they have to criticize Jesus openly in order to stop Him. Will their criticism be about the healing itself? No. Surrounded as they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 12,637 views

We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

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