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Conviction Versus Preference Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2006

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There is a difference between a conviction and a preference. A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength, but a belief that you will change under the right circumstances. A conviction is a belief that you will not change.

SEVEN AREAS WE NEED TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO CHANGE OUR LIVES CALVARY WORSHIP CENTER MARCH 19, 2006 Pastor Herson Gonzalez Without a plan for change, all we will do is talk about changing all our lives, but we will stay the same. All of the singing and the praying and the preaching and the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ending That Doesn't End Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 28, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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This is the sixth sermon in a Lenten Series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. I also have information on dramas that may be used as a introduction to this and all the other messages in this series.

The Ending That Doesn’t End --John 19:25-30 “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory . . . and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition! This is ABC’s Wide World of Sports [--http://ask.yahoo.com/20060213.html]!” These are the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

"Circumcision Of The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2006

based on 70 ratings

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God must change our hearts, we cannot.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 John 12:20-33 “Circumcision of the Heart” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org This morning’s Old Testament Lesson from the prophet Jeremiah is one of the most significant passages in all the prophetic books ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Christ: Our Response To His Gift

Contributed by Greg Robinson on Feb 13, 2005

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How have you responded to the gift that is Jesus Christ?

“Jesus Christ: Our Response to His Gift” Matthew 26:6-13 Intro: “Who of you has ever said to someone, “I owe you one”? Most of us have been in that position. Someone, a close friend or family member, helped you out of a tight spot and you felt grateful for the help and let them know that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Crying Stones

Contributed by Sherry Parker on Mar 19, 2005

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Believers cannot remain silent about the grace of Jesus Christ for indivduals and for justice in this world.

March 13, 2005 "Crying Stones" Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker Trinity United Methodist Church 5th Sunday in Lent Please note: Because I do not use notes when I preach, the text in the written sermon may vary slightly from the spoken sermon. My prayer is that in both my writing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

based on 85 ratings

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We have divine power to demolish strongholds in our lives, through the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.

[I have taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from the Introduction chapter in Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word.] 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contrasts Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2006

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What are those things that bring your heart closer to God and what are those that drive you further away? We learn them from studying contrasts in people Jesus tells us about or encounters in this chapter.

This is a chapter of contrasts. There are two kinds of people represented here: those that think they have it together, and those that know they don’t. Jesus gives us the contrast between them by showing us various different portraits. I think the idea is to give us a picture of what our approach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Take Seriously The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 15, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C, based on an unknown students recount of a class she encountered at a Christian college.

4th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we study your Word, we realize that we do not fully embrace the life you created us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Age Doesn't Matter

Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

“AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is About You!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 8, 2007

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ had the salvation as humankind as its goal.

IT IS ABOUT YOU! 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 >>Pastor Ken had a recently new believer read chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians before preaching<< >>There was also a silent video called “This Hand” showing during the sermon<< Welcome & Opening Comments: We have asked ourselves the question “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit Of Freedom

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Because He Lives

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

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Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Just Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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A look at the unique claims of Christ

Pax Romana, Roman peace, held the empire together for centuries. Among it’s dictates was one concerning religion. It seems that if Rome took over a nation or people with their own religion they never made them switch to the Roman gods. Their thinking was sound…why give them a reason to rebel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-47, Matthew 3:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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