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Called To Make A Difference In Others Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011

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Basics of the Christian life

The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 4 called to make a difference in others March 27, 2011 We’re here in week 4 of a 5 week series covering the basics of the Christian life. If someone were to ask you what the Christian experience was all about, we think you could easily take the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012

based on 5 ratings

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What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Passing By Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

| 8,954 views

This is sermon #2 in a series based on the Good Samaritan. This message focuses on the two religious men who passed by and failed to help the wounded man on the road to Jericho.

Just Passing By (from the series: Get off your Donkey) Luke 10:30-32 INTRODUCTION: This is the second in a 5 week series we’re doing called “Get off Your Donkey.” We’re taking time to focus on one of the most well known stories Jesus told: The Good Samaritan. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2017

based on 1 rating

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A reminder of how to live our lives during the Christmas season.

The War on Christmas December 10, 2017 Luke 3:1-6 About 10 years ago there was a phrase which was popular. It didn’t last long, but it seems like every Christmas season those who are Christ followers feel like we’re in a battle. There was a popular book called The War on Christmas: How the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fail Forward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 886 views

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forgive others, and promote love, living a life worthy of God's calling and maintaining unity in the Spirit.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body, united in our faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as flawed individuals, saved by grace and striving each day to walk in the path that God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Topics: Believers Let Down

Giving Honor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2021

based on 2 ratings

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David chose to invite Mephibosheth to the king's table and took care of all his needs. Why would he do this and what can we learn from his example? Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

We’ve been looking at a number of “children’s stories” from the Bible this summer. I finally get a turn to share what has become one of my favorite stories because of how it’s been connected to the week of church camp at the Ark, where Jeff and I have been faculty. I’ll talk more about that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012

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For you see: properly working eyes of faith see the world as Jesus would see it.

“Open Your Eyes” Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION (p) Now that same day two shepherds were going south to the city of Hebron, about thirteen miles from Bethlehem, to sell their sheep and barter wool. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened the night before. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 8,599 views

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Hot And Cold Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Starting Over In 2001" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as God is going to START OVER futuristically, He also assures us of a NEW BEGINNING in 2001.

31 December 2000 WATCH-NIGHT References: 2 Peter 3:10, 13 (But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; … heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are thein shall be burned up. Nevertheless we, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Feeds The 5000

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 25, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 8,471 views

We can all make changes - sacrifices if you insist- enabling us to give more to God so that we can better participate in His work.

July 31, 2005 The 11th Sunday after Pentecost Series A Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand All four Gospel writers report this event - each with his unique perspective. Jesus, upon hearing of the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, withdrew by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Patience And Its Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

based on 57 ratings

| 8,680 views

To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes.

Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 38 – Elijah, The Little Cloud and the Great Rain – I Kings18:41-46 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Elijah teaches us some of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of His Mission And Ours Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This is the final sermon in a series based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with that of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19. The mission calls of immediate obedience without delay.

The Urgency of His Mission and Ours --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 6:1-2 As we have discovered, our Lord clearly defines His mission in Luke 4:18-19. Four points stand out. Just as Jesus did, we His Church must: 1. Bring good news to the poor 2. Proclaim release to the captives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 6,350 views

Traces the righteousness of God in Romans

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD Romans “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Miss Out On God's Blessings! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2008

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| 10,418 views

If we are not mindful, we can easily miss out on God’s incredible blessings!

We will celebrate Christmas soon; a time to remember God becoming a human being. About 2000 years ago, God Jesus Christ came to earth to seek and save lost people. The Bible tells us that this same Jesus will someday return to earth to judge the living and the dead. Take a look briefly with me at 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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