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  • Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,268 views

    Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

    Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

  • Bad Religion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 760 views

    An exposition on Matthew 23:1-25. Christianity is not about making converts to dogma but making converts to love.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a journey that will take us through the winding roads of faith, the valleys of doubt, and the mountains of revelation. We are here to embark on a pilgrimage through the ...read more

  • What Will Appease The Supreme Lord And King Of The Universe?

    Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,530 views

    Nothing can appease God but the shed blood of Christ

    SCRIPTURE: Micah 6:6-8 "Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my ...read more

  • Turning Religious Reluctance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018
     | 3,147 views

    1 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE—John 4:1-26 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: When I was a young tween-ager(9-12 yrs.) Daddy bought me a ‘Cox’ brand miniature ‘Baja Bug’ Volkswagen. It was about a foot & 1/2 long & was built to scale. It had fat tires mounted on shiny plastic ‘mag’ wheels. It ...read more

  • Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,541 views

    The world is moving to acquire great gain in the form of wealth and luxury. The stand of a Disciple of Christ on these matters determine his religion and life life goals.

    Theme: Great Gain Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Introduction: Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus are known as Pastoral Letters. The first letter to Timothy is concerned about Christian worship and Church administration. Second letter challenge to endure sufferings and be bold witness till death. ...read more

  • A Supplicating Supplicant Suffers Shame Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    He came running to Jesus, fell at the Master’s feet, and professed great spiritual hunger. When asked about his lateral dealings with his fellow man, he assured Jesus he was spotless and holy regarding these issues of his life.

    MARK 10:17-22 A SUPPLICATING SUPPLICANT SUFFERS SHAME I. THE SUPPLICANT: * MARK 10:17, 20 A. Show. Mark 10:17 B. Sincere. Mark 10:20 C. Successful. Mark 10:20 II. THE SAVIOUR: ** MARK 10:18, 19, 21 A. ...read more

  • The Beauty Of Hope: Just A Peek Into Its Power

    Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017
     | 4,424 views

    Looking at Happiness, Optimism, Patience, and Expectation--Some characteristics of HOPE

    The Beauty of Hope: Just a peek into its power By Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. That we are facing difficult times in these United States there is no doubt. Newspapers and news programs greet us with stories of an economy brought to its knees by greed and mismanagement. The worries of those who can no ...read more

  • The Problem Of Self Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

    The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

  • Being A Believer By Title And An Unbeliever By Action Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 369 views

    In this sermon, we'll explore few examples from the Bible that highlight the paradox of being a believer by title and an unbeliever by action.

    As Christians, we often find ourselves caught in a paradox. We proclaim our faith in God and claim to be believers, but our actions often tell a different story. This dichotomy is not new, and the Bible is replete with examples of individuals who struggled with this same issue. In this sermon, ...read more

  • John Wayne Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    Jesus teaches us how to behave like a real Christian without being a hypocrite.

    John Wayne Religion Matt. 6:1-18 Intro: I like John Wayne. If an old John Wayne movie is on T.V. that I have seen 5 or 6 times, I’ll still watch that over almost anything else on television. John Wayne played his part so convincingly that I could almost believe he really was that person. Of ...read more

  • Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,016 views

    Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

  • The Test Of Sincerity Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 30, 2011
     | 5,641 views

    A living faith and a breathing faith a life in conformity with the baptismal profession A sanctified speech and life, give the only satisfactory answer.

    “The test of Sincerity” Acts 19:1-20 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Introduction: The founding of a Church of Ephesus: * The capital city of the Proconsul of Asia * A great center of Greek and Asiatic life. * The place of concourse of all Ionia for its celebrated ...read more

  • Godliness Has Value For All Things

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013
     | 3,484 views

    To show that we need to value godliness like we value exercise and diet for our physical body, because it has values in everything and carries a promise in this life and life to come.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you exercise godliness? Do you train in godliness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to value godliness like we value exercise and diet for our physical body, because it has values in everything and carries a promise in this life and life to ...read more

  • Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    ? John Wesley identified 5 tools for growing in our faith as the Means of Grace. He didn’t invent them. In fact, these are practices handed down from both Judaism and the early church. And as a result, generations have born the fruit of these spiritual di

    The Means of Grace 2 Peter 3:18 Have you ever been told to do something, but then weren’t told how to do it? Or have you ever been told to do something, but then you weren’t given the tools for getting it done? There’s nothing worse than being given something to do, but then not ...read more

  • What Are We Saved From? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,117 views

    What exactly does God save us from and how can that effect how I share my faith with others?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a teenager was out on his driveway one day playing basketball and he lost one of his contact lens. He was frustrated. He searched and searched and searched for it but couldn’t find it. Totally discouraged he finally went into house and told his mother that the ...read more