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How To Measure What You're Worth (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

So the question is, “How do you measure what you’re worth?” Paul gives us a brief look at some of the things we can use to measure our lives in light of God’s Word.

How To Measure What You’re Worth (Part 3, The Call) Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Have you ever been told what you were worth? Maybe you have been told what you were not worth. Probably came in the phrase something like, “You ain’t worth a dime!” or “You ain’t worth nothin’!” Do these sound ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchors Aweigh Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 5, 2001

Today, we find ourselves having "crossed over" so to speak into a new year.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Anchors Aweigh Today we’re going to begin a 4 part series of messages that I’ve titled "Navigating the New Year." I’m going to ask you to join me in the book of Joshua, chapter 4. Before we read our text, let me bring you up to date as to the history of Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15, Joshua 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Repentance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002

Repentance is a life style not just words.

Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Connecting To A Common Purpose Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 29, 2002

Small groups #2

Connecting to a common purpose # 2 of Core values of Christian community values Eric Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 13, 2002 What’s the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do With What You Have Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling With God and Man, Pt. 1

JACOB: WRESTLING WITH GOD AND MAN Jacob was a clever and crafty, colorful, calculative and complex character. Jacob is not our model, neither are his methods and marriages. In his quest for greatness, his motivation was indefensible, his mistakes were glaring and his misery dogged him. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Portrait Of Prudence

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Topical Sermon on Prudence

A Portrait of Prudence Proverbs 1:4 33-year-old Larry Walters was an ordinary guy who one day decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store in a suburb of Los Angeles CA one morning and bought 45 used weather balloons. That afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Just Talk A Good Game?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005

Following Christ calls for realistic action and not just rhetorical rambling

(Based on a message by James W. Moore taken from his book Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:23-28 TITLE: “DO YOU JUST TALK A GOOD GAME?” INTRODUCTION: A. Friday was Veteran’s Day 1. Recognize veterans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Life Of Gratitude

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005

A Thanksgiving holiday message teaching thanksgiving as a way of life

(adapted from a message by Darryl Dash entitled The Ultimate Lifestyle: Living Gratefully) SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: HEBREWS 12:28 TITLE: “DEVELOPING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE” INTRODUCTION: A. An older fellow came into the post office with a post card in his hand. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Touching Your Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2007

This is the third sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". 1. Things you can’t do. 2. Things you can do. 3. Leave results to God.

Touching Your Family And Friends – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. For the last two weeks we have talked about how God wants to fill you to overflowing. In John ten – ten it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Fear In An Age Of Terrorism Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

What are the effects of fear, and what is the solution to fear?

Let me give you a test. In your Sunrise Update this morning you’ll find some notes you can use to follow along with the message. And at the beginning of those notes you’ll find a list of 20 fears/phobias. Some, you’re probably familiar with. Others, you’ve probably never heard of. Take a look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News, Great Joy! Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist