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How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is All Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 2, 2005

To discuss how God is all powerful and will accomplish his will. Part of a series on the attributes of God

SBC Philippi 11/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God is All Powerful Matthew 19:26 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that God is all powerful in all He does and nothing can ultimately hinder his purposes. There is a movie out called “Bruce Almighty” where Jim Carey who plays Bruce is given powers by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Destiny

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

This is the great American way to success. We hear the world telling us to, “Go for it.” We should ask ourselves, “Go for what?”

Text: Philippians 3:4,5 and 12 Prayer: Review of last week’s teaching. Let me clear the air regarding what we should be looking for in having DESTINY for our lives. There are two types. Man’s Viewpoint As a child we may have been told we were never going to amount to much in life. Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-12, Philippians 3:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fool And His Money

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005

The parable of the rich fool.

MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maturity

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

We must pursue maturity in faith

Maturity: The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 2 September 5, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003

This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

“I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

On Leaving All Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 30, 2004

An anti-materialistic-countercultural sermon, extolling the virtues of travelling light.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr C, 8/02/2004 Based on Lk 5:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Marti Guixe is homeless—unless you call the world his home. Actually, let me revise that. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgment Day Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 2, 2004

Christ came the first time as Savior, and will return as Judge. Justice is certain. It may not be immediate, but it is inevitable…if not in this life, surely in the next.

“I Believe”—a sermon series on the Apostles Creed The Judgment of Christ >John 5:18-29 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One glorious day, God will ring down the final curtain on history, and time will be no more. Judgment Day--the Day of the Lord--will ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-29

Denomination: Congregational

Making Sunday Super

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004

We can make every Sunday super, even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday.

Making Sunday Super Even when it’s not Super Bowl Sunday I. What makes Sunday super? Is it a football game? Or is it something else? We live in a society that is obsessed with sports. They say that more people watch TV on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day. And what do they watch? The State ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:24-25, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have See His Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 23, 2009

We Have See His Glory! 1) By God’s grace 2) Through the gospel

It must have been an awesome sight. Can you imagine it, standing there with Peter, James, and John on that mountain when suddenly Jesus starts glowing and then blazing before your very eyes? John was treated to that sight again on the island of Patmos. What an encouragement that must have been for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing Paul’s deep desire to make disciples

Introduction to 2 Timothy: Paul the Apostle Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1;1-2 1Ti 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, (2) To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008

Beauty For Ashes

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek. The word ‘meek’ is translated ‘poor’ or in other cases as ‘depressed’. The enemy’s complete desire is to use the tactic of fear and terror to bring oppression and depression upon man and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Speaks With Authority Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.

HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist