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Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

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Living below your inheritance.

A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Light On Christmas

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Religious Challenge

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 4,614 views

Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Mark 7:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

Overcome Complaining Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 2,856 views

Paul asserted his truth and reasonableness when he cried, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," "What I am saying is true and reasonable." "The king is familiar with these things and I can speak freely to him." Paul used great skills of affirmation, c

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Getting Connected For Health" Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 4,667 views

Christian unity is necessary for spiritual health.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 3 Introduction 1. Illus... Asperger’s Syndrome from Homiletics Online / Source: Osborne, Lawrence. “The little professor syndrome.” New York Times Magazine. June 18, 2000, 55ff. The syndrome was first discovered in 1944 by Hans Asperger who noticed that certain autistic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

based on 226 ratings

| 22,125 views

Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR PONIES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Handle Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 44 ratings

| 5,280 views

Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 2,984 views

Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer To Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Smalley on Nov 21, 2000

based on 115 ratings

| 11,367 views

We must have a healthy love for ourself if we are going to live a full and productive life.

Discovering the Power of Love (The Answer to Self-Esteem) How Do I Love Myself Introduction: In the Pan American games diver Greg Lougnis was asked "How do you cope with stress?" He said "When I get up on the platform the second before I dive I say to myself ‘Even if I blow this dive my mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

God & Golf & You

Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 10,294 views

This is a sermon which compares the game of golf to the game of life.

The latter portion of my text reads, "....and without a parable spake He not unto them." Today I will use a parable or a comparison to illustrate the game of life. It is obvious that the Apostle Paul was knowledgeable of the sporting events of his day. On numerous occasions he used athletics to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 8,286 views

God wants us to grow up in Him

Ephesians 1:15-23 Moving Toward Maturity Introduction A. One of the most critical situations in Christianity today is its lack of spiritual maturity. The vast majority of believers are babes who demand constant personal attention, are only looking for blessings or are obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

That Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

based on 80 ratings

| 6,431 views

The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,112 views

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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