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Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on the passage in Lev 25:8, this sermon expores Jesus as the Jubilee from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4.

Jesus is the Jubilee Pastor Jeff Williams 7-04-04 In seminary, I had a friend named Mike who was working his way through school as a chimney sweep. He had been offered a job cleaning air conditioning ducts at a plant near our school. The only problem was he was too big (six feet ten inches tall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 26, 2004

This sermon describes the evidences of spiritual maturiy and emphasises the following areas of spiritual growth namely 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS

UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************** OUTLINE 1. THOUGHTS 2. WORDS 3. ACTIONS 4. ATTITUDES 5. REACTIONS 6. DESIRES 7. RELATIONSHIPS THE MESSAGE UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL MATURITY ******************************* 1.THOUGHTS Spiritual Maturity begins with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

Judaism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

(some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Calling - Ephesians 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006

What’s the calling? God calling you to surrender yourself to Him! You responding to God’s call and saying “Yes, Lord! Not my will but your will be done!”

The Calling – Ephesians 3 On the lighter side of life: Bulletin Bloopers from beliefnet.com The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy." A songfest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring Your Citizenship

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007

This sermon reminds the believer that we are not citizens of this world, but citizens of a home being prepared by Christ.

Subject: Declaring Your Citizenship Text: Acts 22:22-30 (NKJV) 22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!" 23Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Was Born To Die

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

Our Savior on the cross as seen by Isaiah through the divine telescope of prophecy.

THE MAN WHO WAS BORN TO DIE Isaiah 53 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Only The Weak Survive"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006

In this world, people believe that you need to focus on your strenghts to be a great leader. In God’s Kingdom it is the exact opposite. God see’s potential in weakness and is able to transform our weaknesses into our most powerful strenghts.

INTRO: By the show of hands, who here, knows somebody that is perfect or thinks that their perfect themselves? Just raise your hand! If anybody raised their hands, that action alone would qualify you as being imperfect. I want to let you in on a little secret. We are never going to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 22, 2006

The picture has not been very encouraging: sheep among wolves, hated and despised, betrayed by family and loved ones, sold-out for convenience and self-preservation, falsely accused and punished, even tortured and killed. All this they had to look forward

From being on the receiving end of personal betrayal and persecution to the point of beatings and death, to being cast in a light that will cause them to be labeled with the most odious of labels, the disciples have been hearing from their Teacher just what the price tag is for all who would really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience To God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 17, 2007

Examples of obedience and disobedience of Bible figures and the results it brought. Includes 6 ways we can obey God

Obedience To God Isaiah 1:18-20 ISA 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD."Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. ISA 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; ISA ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Good And The Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2007

We can learn from the good kings and the bad kings but we most make sure the the King of Kings is on the throne of our lives.

Learning from the Good and the Bad 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles www.pontiacbible.org Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/07 A young businessman had just started his own firm and so he rented a beautiful office and furnished it with valuable antiques. As he was sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, he saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2007

The foundation of ministering under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is understanding how to exercise our Spiritual gifts through sacrificial love.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 Title: Sacrificial Service Theme: Influential Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7, “…And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Go Together/Work Together

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2003

Things that go together/work together and will do a great deal of good if we let them.

INTRO.- Things that go together, work together, and often work well together. ILL.- Love and marriage. A horse and carriage. Hot dogs and picnics. Hamburgers and hot dogs. Baseball and hot dogs. Hot dogs and mustard. Hamburgers and French fries. Reading and writing. Food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ