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Called To Freedom

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 5, 2023

So, what is this freedom Paul is speaking of? What do you do with freedom when you get it? Does freedom mean “party all the time like some might think?”

Called to Freedom Galatians 5:13-26 Do you remember when as a child you could hardly wait until you grew up? I can remember many times when I would just think about how great it would be when I became a teenager. As a teenager, I thought I would be able to do so many things that I couldn’t do as a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

Focus And Followthrough Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO SPIRITUALITY IS LIVING OUT OUR UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION Paul now makes the transition from the more doctrinal section of Chapters 1-2 where he had been teaching the Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ and warning against false approaches to spirituality to the more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good And Angry

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

to learn how to control anger in godly ways

Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Patriotism

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2003

Patriotism is more than flag-waving...it is preserving our nation’s values.

Patriotism -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise boast of their wisdom, or the strong boast of their strength, or the rich boast of their riches, but let all who boast, boast about this: that they understand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Just Survive,thrive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

surviving the trials of life

Intro: Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judgment Is At Your Door

Contributed by Torri Evans on Sep 16, 2007

There are no appeals for your verdict.

REVELATION 20: 11-15 Judgment is at your door. Verse 12: And I saw the dead, small and great standing before God, and books were opened. Judgment. Our world today is fascinated by judgment. Judgment is even considered to be entertainment. Judgment is something we all will have to endure sooner or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 27, 2004

This is the second in a series of Easter sermons examining the Passion of Christ. This sermon investigates forgivess as a theme of the cross.

The Passion Pt 2 It Is Finished Luke 23:26-49 Last week we began our discussion of the Passion of Christ. Those climactic 4 days in the ministry of our Lord. Last week in Gethsemane’s shadows we found the Love of God demonstrated. We found the frailty of human effort and the power of God, and we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: *other

God Calling

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Do I Vote For The Colour Of Their Tie, Or The Colour Of Their Character?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 2, 2010

With the UK General Election only 4 days away I am not telling people who to vote for but I want people to vote, and to vote for men and women who display the Beatitudes - the Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus.

What are you looking for in your local Member of Parliament, or your local Town Councillor? Is it the colour of their tie; or is it the colour of their character? In our first Bible reading this morning we heard an extract from a letter written by St. Paul to his apprentice Timothy. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Steal No More Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 7, 2013

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. (Part One)

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 54, Grace at Work 24 June 2, 2013 Steal No More We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put away falsehood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Doubles! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 21, 2017

God often makes a point by making a double point! He wants us to rest in the certainty of His promises, in the certainty of Jesus Christ.

Doubles! (Hebrews 6:13-20) 1. I discovered something playing a game of Outburst in our youth group: many of today’s youth are not familiar with Wrigley’s gum. 2. My favorite flavor as a child was Juicy Fruit. As an adult, I began to favor Double Mint gum. Double mint tends to be stronger than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2016

Whereas the Magi devoutly and innocently sought out the newly born Messiah-King, wicked King Herod never set his evil eyes upon Him. He, like so many others, never arrived.

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 2:1-8, 16-18) 1. A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other were their looks. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist. Just to see what would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible