Sermons about Not Of Necessity

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Judgement

Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 "Are you a Sheep or a Goat?" Today is Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. It is the Sunday we honor Jesus as the king of our lives and the king of the world. This Kingship of Jesus is clearly seen in our gospel text as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 25:31

Denomination: Lutheran

Women Teachers : Are They Ordained?

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

based on 299 ratings

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Scripture grants much more freedom to women than the historical church allowed them to have, but does that freedom include the permission to teach men?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) INTRODUCTION. A. I ask your forgiveness in advance as this message is going to seem harsh at some points. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 164 ratings

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A study on the Sabbath

Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of cloth or paper to restrict or limit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God Through The Window Of Motherhood

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

based on 185 ratings

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Uses the maternal images of God in Scripture both to explore how the feminine enhances our apprehension of the person and nature of God, and to present a picture of redeemed motherhood.

Seeing God Through the Window of Motherhood Isaiah 49:14-18 Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me." 15"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welcoming The Spirit Of Pentecost

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

based on 234 ratings

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An examination of NT phrases for the receiving of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.

Welcoming the Spirit of Pentecost Acts 19:1-7 It is my heart that we encounter a re-visitation of the Holy Spirit through Pentecostal experience, not merely the recognition of an annual event on the Christian calendar, but a rekindled passion for God and the work, which He calls us to perform… Jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Acts 19:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persistent Widow

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

based on 53 ratings

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This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Biggie Sizing Your Faith

Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,402 views

Ever want more of God? Are you that hungry for Him to upsize your faith?

Biggie Sizing your Walk with God Wanting more of God You know how it is when you go through the fast-food chain and the lady at the counter says, Do you want to Biggie-Size your french-fries? What does that mean? It means you want more. Normally after eating it, don’t you feel full? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

#1perspective: Creative Use Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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We study prespectives and how our views can predetermind problems,there is creative use of conflicts.

#1 Perspective: CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to HIS PURPOSE. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? IF GOD BE FOR US, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 3, 2000

based on 300 ratings

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The Christians relationship to the observance of the Sabbath is examined.

THE LORD OF THE SABBATH MARK 2:23-28 Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials 3 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

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God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Our Tithes To The Lord

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 17, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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This is a sermon on giving, tithing, and stewardship. Although tithing is not commanded in the New Testament, Jesus does acknowledge the validity of tithing.

BRINGING OUR TIHTES TO THE LORD --Luke 11:42-44 and II Corinthians 8:1-7 I believe in tithing and have been practicing it since my very first job. My parents set the example and taught me to tithe when I had my first job, which, as I recall, was while I was still in junior high. I began mowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-44

Denomination: Methodist

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Play God-Co Prayer Video Article- PC World- filled w/truth- unlike spurious gospel- Mac World- listed 10 highly over-rated high-tech products and 10 that received little publicity- are greatly underrated. In the same vein- relying on- strength/wisdom of man is highly overrated and the significance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Strategy For Living In Victory

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 17, 2008

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God has planned for us a victorious life. This is the central truth of God’s grace. Have you ever heard of the definition of grace using the word as an acrostic? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Then why do so many Christians live defeated lives in which

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background as a lawyer, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 14, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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This sermon is the seventh in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Giving in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

In Romans 12:8b, the second phrase says in the KJV, “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity or liberality.” The NIV says “if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously.” One of my favorite advertisements is the Red Cross Blood Banks appeal to “Give the Gift that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

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