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Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

based on 53 ratings

| 5,847 views

People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Soldier's Endurance

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002

based on 35 ratings

| 13,979 views

Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Touching Jesus

Contributed by James May on May 22, 2002

based on 208 ratings

| 55,186 views

We must do as the woman with the issue of blood and press in if we are to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment and recieve what we need from Him!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Just Survive....thrive!

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

based on 1,381 ratings

| 75,950 views

Enjoying life to the fullest with God

DON'T JUST SURVIVE...THRIVE! Mark 10:46-52 A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 9, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 15,138 views

How God uses the ordinary, to do the extraordinary.

HERE IN THIS VERY FAMILIAR STORY, A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED. VERSE 41 SAYS 41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS IN ON THIS QUESTION, What manner of man is this, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 6,499 views

Present the facts and that’s all. What I want to talk about today is getting back to the basics.

I have been struggling with this sermon for quite some time. I knew the general idea of what I wanted to say, but could not find a way to present it that I felt justified the message. Then I realized, Derrick, you speak of simplification of the gospel, but are complicating it further. Just say it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Adventist

I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005

based on 72 ratings

| 11,072 views

A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:3-20

Denomination: *other

The End Of The Struggle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 10,169 views

Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005

based on 68 ratings

| 48,912 views

The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Content With What You Have

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 23, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 12,598 views

PENTECOST 15(C) - Be content with what you have because our Savior will never change but believers can always change.

BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Hebrews 13:1-8 - September 21, 2003 HEBREWS 13:1-8 131Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those in prison as if you were their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Sore Joints In The Body

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 5,410 views

Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,483 views

In order to carry the fragrance of the father with us everywhere we go, we need to deal with the coldness of our hearts and detach ourselves from the world and be good listeners.

Key verse Psalms 46: 10 be still and know that I am God. Introduction: Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers- The reason people who know you aren’t interested in your God may be because you don’t have enough of the presence of God in your life. There is something about God’s presence that makes everything ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002

based on 164 ratings

| 35,761 views

A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 14,457 views

We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Love Others Because

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 5,142 views

This is about our love for others.

We love others because…. Why do we love others? Has that thought ever crossed you mind? Do we love others because they are attractive, like me? Do we love others because they make us laugh? Do we love others because they make us feel good? Do we love others because they are good cooks? Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

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