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How Do We Please God? Part 7

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God as we live in peace and harmony with each other.

This morning I again begin with a question that I would like three volunteers to answer, “What has been the most peaceful and relaxing vacation or day away from home that you have ever had and why?” I wasn’t sure what we were going to hear this morning but I was fairly sure that “peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In Thanksgiving

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 28, 2005

A heavenly perspective on attitude. Paul shows us in the letter to Colossians that an attitude of thanks giving is important for a complete life.

Living In Thanksgiving 11/27/05 Colossians 2.6-7 Intro: Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wrath Or Man's Folly?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2005

Did God send Katrina to wipe out New Orleans?

God’s Wrath Or Man’s Folly? As with every disaster, there are folks coming out of the woodwork claiming to have had a vision of the New Orleans destruction. Ironically, these things are never made known nationally so that folks might heed the warning or that a citywide repentance could occur ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mobilized For Mission

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004

In case you haven’t realized it already we are engaged in a war. We are fighting for the souls of our children, our spouses, our neighbors, our fellow workers, our friends, and even our own souls.

TEXT: Joel 3:9 TITLE: MOBILIZED FOR MISSION NIV – “Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack.” TLB – “Announce this far and wide: Get ready for war! Conscript your best soldiers; collect all your armies.” “Make this ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember Freedom

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006

The price of Freedom is high and worth it

Remember Freedom Exodus 12:14-14 INTRO: We celebrate Memorial Day Decoration Day. 1. Begin with 2 versions of how Memorial Day came to be a. The first story In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Results From Bad Circumstances

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006

Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Memorials

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

A sermon for Memorial day

Joshua 4 What a strange memorial we find in our text! A stack of twelve large stones standing in a heap seems strange. They had been taken from the Jordan when Joshua and the Hebrews had crossed over the riverbed en route to Canaan. God had dried up the river so His people could cross over, as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Overcome Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision

We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision God has given us as a fellowship... in this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Lessons From The Land Of The Lost

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2006

Believers are to be looking for the lost.

3 Lessons from the Land of the Lost Luke 15:4-10 May 21, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A One difference between Christianity and other world religions. Christianity teaches us that we are lost persons and can not find God by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

World's Greatest Dad

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

There is no greater role model for Fathers today than our Heavenly Father.

Introduction: Many years ago my kids gave me a red ball cap for Father’s Day that said on the front: “World’s Greatest Dad.” I thought I still had it and wanted to show it to you today to prove that I was truly the “World’s Greatest Dad” but when I looked in the box marked “Dad’s Hats” it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He is currently working to build it.

Introduction: A Church Is Not An Audience A sharp distinction ought to be made between a church and an audience. · An audience is a group of unrelated people drawn together by a short-lived attraction. A church is a group of born again believers drawn together by a Savior. · An audience is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Shining Through Darkness

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008

A sermon with an Australia Day emphasis, that reminds us how God’s light is constantly breaking through darkness to save people.

How was your Australia Day? How did you spend your Australia Day? Yesterday I was the official pastor at the Australia Day celebrations for the City of Burnie. At this event a number of people became citizens of Australia And one of the things that surprised me, was despite it being a secular event ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - Our Peace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 2, 2009

There is no peace without Jesus.

Text: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace” (John 16:33). These words that Jesus spoke seem to be very clear to me. I don’t know how one could misinterpret what He said. Man has been looking for peace since the beginning of time. Why has he not found it? Is it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian Church