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True Seekers - Character Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2010

True seekers of God are people of character, compassion and conviction. Character is WHO you are, and it is a choice we make.

I want to start on a series entitled TRUE SEEKERS and touch on 3 aspects of being true seekers of God – what really defines a godly Christian. • I want to share on these 3 areas: (1) character, (2) compassion, and (3) conviction. • I call them the qualities of Christianity – that which set us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True King And Priest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#6] THE TRUE KING AND PRIEST Hebrews 7:1-10 Introduction: We live in a time when as long as you believe in something you are ok. It doesn’t matter what the Bible says about a subject. In fact, many people believe that the Bible is just a book full of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mindset Of True Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002

Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012

Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we need to abide in Him so that we can bear the kind of fruits He desired in us.

THE TRUE VINE AND THE BRANCHES Study Text: John 15:1-16 1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now you are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 27, 2016

What is the meaning of Christmas. We enjoy the festivities, the gift-giving, the pageants and decorations. But they veil the real meaning of Christmas. Join is Sunday as Pastor Sligh preaches on the “The True Meaning of Christmas."

The True Meaning of Christmas Chuck Sligh November 27, 2016 TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Christmas means different things to different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of True Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 6, 2010

This message, using the backdrop of Paul's shipwreck on Melita, reveals some principles of commitment to Christ.

The Character Of True Commitment Text: Acts 27:9-10, 22-25 Intro: The word “committed” is found but twice in Acts chapters 27 and 28. And even there it does not refer to the Christian’s commitment to God. However, I find in these two chapters, a number of principles of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In this chapter, Jesus is pictured for us as the True Vine. I can imagine Jesus and these men going through the darkened streets of the city and then passing beyond the walls into the surrounding countryside. During this time of year, mid April, the grape

Text: John 15:1-11 (NASB) Introduction: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. They are headed to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer and will later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Our Way To God

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

Jesus is the way back to God

Who Is God? What Is God? How can we know the way to God? How can we see God? These questions return again and again during the course of the lifetime of a Christian – regardless of one’s faith and training. The answer Jesus gives to us is very simple, yet so often hard for us to grasp. We ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:11, John 11:25, John 15:1, John 10:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Searching For True Freedom

Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002

Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.

Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

True And Acceptable Service Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on matt ch20

THE SPIRIT OF TRUE AND ACCEPTABLE SERVICE Matthew ch 20 v1- 16 the labourers in the vineyard First we have a picture of :- The Lord (as householder.) See:- 1. His position v. 1 "householder" - he is a man of authority, of responsibility and of activity. - "he went out" 2. His pursuit v. 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

As Christian we ought to have it clear in our minds that we are no longer under the law with all of its Sabbath regulations. If we were, we are all storing up the wrath of God for the day of judgment.

I had the unique opportunity to talk deeply about biblical matters with a wealthy orthodox Jew. Among other things we talked about the Sabbath. He was a very conscientious Jew who knew his Bible quite well, and so I asked him how he reconciled operating a business on Saturday when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Finding A Quiet Place

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 16, 2009

We need to recharge our batteries by finding a quiet place in order to give our full attention and effort to serving the Lord.

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Finding A Quiet Place Intro: I would be willing to bet that the majority of you sitting here today are really sick! Let me describe some of the symptoms of your illness: 1) You complain you don’t have enough hours in the day, 2) at a stoplight, you get into the lane with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Who Understands True Family Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 15, 2010

When we give our lives to Christ, His family becomes our family.

A Messiah Who Understands the True Family Text: Matt. 12:46-50 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rudyard Kipling once wrote about families, "all of us are we--and everyone else is they." A family shares things like dreams, hopes, possessions, memories, smiles, frowns, and gladness...A family is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Methodist

True And False Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 8, 2009

A message about two types of hope; one from Jesus and the other from Satan. And a cautionary reminder that, since we all seek hope, we must be very careful on which one we choose.

A man had not been feeling well and went to his doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor left the room and had the nurse call the man’s wife into his office. She came in and the doctor said the husband was going to die, but there was hope. He said, ‘Your husband needs constant ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

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