Sermons about Overt Christians

The God-Enhanced Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 6,630 views

We receive from the Lord a God-enhanced heart. God takes what we are like and enhances it - some to destruction, like Pharoah, some to incredible compassion and mercy, like Moses. What kind of heart do you have?

Remember Steve Austin – the Six Million Dollar Man? “We have the technology; we can rebuild him – faster, stronger, and a better actor!” Well maybe that last part was beyond the technology of the time – but that fictional story involved giving a man enhanced body parts to make him better than he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Random Acts Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 13,657 views

Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. If there were a trial today and being kind and gentle were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict us?

Random Acts of Kindness Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37 Illustration: The Courtroom drama. We all know the story, it’s the story of the good Samaritan and even those in the world who don’t know that Jesus originally told the story know what a good Samaritan is. Jesus used this story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Love Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,876 views

No other word in the English language is so misused or misunderstood as the word LOVE. Looking to the Bible we can see what God says Love is.

What is Love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be best to use this Sunday for the Fruit of the Spirit, which is Love. What is Love? Well depending on whom you talk to you will get different answers. Back in the early 70’s we would remember a movie with Allie McGraw and Ryan ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 15,574 views

God’s command to Israel to drive out every idol and every idolater from Canaan has a definite meaning to every Christian. Drive out every sin.

DRIVE OUT SIN OR IT WILL DRIVE YOU! Judges 2:1-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Divine Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,054 views

A scriptural examination of WHY Christ had to suffer and die on the cross.

The Divine Necessity of the Cross Introduction I want to start tonight with two words. Words. What are they? They are the vehicles of thought--the means by which we communicate with one another. They are also the means by which God communicates to us--the Bible is a large collection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21, Mark 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 3,062 views

Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Redeemed From The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 24, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 15,238 views

This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our spiritual and moral state before we wer

REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3:13, 14 INTRODUCTION This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 7,138 views

We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

262 - The Results Of The Forgiven Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 5,566 views

Four stories of the forgiven and their results.

Sermon 262 – THE RESULTS OF THE FORGIVEN Luke 5:17 One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law, who had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem, were sitting there. And the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick. Luke 5:18 Some men came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Que Tu Luz Brille

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

based on 275 ratings

| 4,752 views

Existe un gigante dormido dentro de cada uno de nosotros. Cuando ese gigante despierta, milagros ocurren. Desarrollemos 10 caracteristicas para lograr un liderazgo de excelencia.

Que Tu Luz Brille. Pastor Amat Fernandez Mateo 5:14-16 14 Vosotros sois la luz del mundo: una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. 15 Ni se enciende una lámpara y se pone debajo de un almud, mas sobre el candelero, y alumbra á todos los que están en casa. 16 Así alumbre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Made Me Do It Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 7,269 views

THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH THE DEVIL’S ATTACK!!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART II: LET’S TRY THAT AGAIN LUKE 4: 1-13 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A woman bought an extravagant dress and the husband asked, “Why did it have to be so extravagant?” She said, “The devil made me buy it.” The husband asked, “Why didn’t you say get behind me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whole Armour Of God

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on Jun 29, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 3,985 views

Putting on the whole armour of God that we might be able to stand.

1) Loins girt with truth a) girt-girdle-belt b) Latch to hold sword, worn when going to battle 2) Breastplate of Righteousness a) Breastplate- covered the neck to below waist b) righteousness- acting in a just upright manner c) Protects heart- people telling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 2,937 views

10 Foundational Beliefs of the Peebles Church of Christ. A sermon I delivered on a Friend Day.

Jim Chandler Peebles Church of Christ. What is the Church of Christ built on? The Peebles Church of Christ is built on 10 foundational beliefs. 1. The Bible is true. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word to the world. The Bible is God revealing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 9,477 views

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Shepherd Of Your Soul

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2003

based on 194 ratings

| 30,598 views

Funeral

FUNERAL SERVICE “Walking with the Shepherd of our Soul” Psalm 23 It has not been my privilege to really be around ______ since he has been an adult. My connection with _________ goes back several years to when _________ attended the children’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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