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The Heart Blazes The Trail That The Feet Will Follow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 7, 2001

Sermon 5 of 7 in the series on Proverbs 6:16-19 ont the seven things God hates. This sermon explores the choice of three paths we can choose.

The Heart Blazes the Trail that the Feet Will Follow Prov 6:18 (Sermon 5 of 7 on the 7 things that God hates) We have previously looked at the sins of a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, and a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations. Tonight we look at feet that are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Danger In My Anger?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2009

Facing the consequences of our anger.

WHERE’S THE LINE? We talk like murder is the line, but Jesus says anger is the line. - Matthew 5:21-22. - The line is the line for judgment. - We like to justify ourselves with “I’m not perfect, but at least I’m not a murderer.” I may not be flawless, but the line for “bad people” and “bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Go: Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 3, 2015

The Great Commission

Go: iComission The Motives for Evangelism For God. - Motivated by his Character. - Motivated by his love. For the Lost Apollymi means “Destroy.” Luke 2, it describes Zaccheaus as someone who was “missing out.” Luke 5:37…”ruined” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

In this message we see Paul’s philosophy of ministry and are challenged to adopt it as our own.

“Where I’m Coming From” Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. Happy New Year! My guess is that you have probably heard those 3 words a lot recently… And I am also sure that you heard those very same words back at the beginning of 2001. Just a few days ago, millions of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon On Commitment

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000

A sermon given on July 4th weekend about the real freedoms that we experience as Christians.

Freedom Galatians 5:1-6:5 This is the time of year when our national thoughts are of freedom. Freedom is even in the language of the church. Jesus himself said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." 'Freedom' is a word on everybody's lips today. There are many different ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting In God Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 21, 2006

This is the second in the series of seven called ’Firm foundations’ looking at Christian basics. This message looks at our trust/faith in God.

Firm foundations session 2. Trusting in God? Ephesians 2. 1-10 In context. Key verses 8-9. A fortnight ago we looked at the 1st in our series of firm foundations, which was ‘saved by God’, today we are looking at the 2nd in the series Trusting in God. Where is our trust placed? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Spiritual Laws"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2008

Three Spiritual laws that affect your life every day. 1. The law of life and death 2. The law of the Increase 3. The law of the harvest

“Three Spiritual Laws” February 17, 2008 We are all governed by laws. Right now there is a political battle going on over who is going to be the law makers. The liberal side wants more laws and more regulations to protect and take care of people, they say. The conservative side wants fewer ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Implementing The Vision

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we going to fulfill the vision and that’s our focus for today’s message. I’ll call these the essential building blocks for implementing God’s vision and building a great church based on God

Implementing the Vision Proverbs 29:18 and Revelation 17:17 These past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the vision God has for Gretna United Methodist Church: “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

A Lesson Hard Learned Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Let’s learn from the life of Jonah

INTRO: A minister, boy scout, computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. Pilot came back to the cabin and said the plane was going down and there were only three parachutes and four people. Pilot: “I should take one because I have a wife and three small children” (took & jumped). ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2022

Real freedom in Christ occurs when we live in God's Spirit and are useful in influencing other's lives for God. Jesus Himself showed us what freedom is. Today the word freedom has been misunderstood to mean license to sin.

FREEDOM Gal. 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes we take our freedoms too far. Like evry other president, William Howard Taft had to endure his share of abuse. One night at the dinner table, his youngest son made a disrespectful remark to him. There was a sudden hush. 2. “Well,” said ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behold The Man! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2021

The only man who seemed to know who Jesus was was Pilate, and he says things that make you think he's reading from a script... God's script. Why would that be?

A group of people volunteered to do a parachute jump for charity. On their first day of training, the instructor made an important point about preparing for landing at 300 feet off the ground. One woman asked “How do you know when you’re at 300 feet?” The instructor smiled and said: “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wild Revival Fire!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 28, 2013

Friend, I am not talking about a slowly, flickering, wavering candle light, I am talking about ‘wild fire’ for God! I want someone to catch this fire today!

Wild fire! Isaiah 64:2 “As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you!” I write this after spending two hours of weeping and praying in His Presence! Right after speaking with Him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 13, 2013

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances1 Peter sermon one!

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances (1 Peter 1:3-13) Key Center: 1:13, “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Hope in Christ for New Birth (1:3-4) 3 Praise be to the God and Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-13

Denomination: Holiness