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The God Who Cares Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

based on 154 ratings

| 23,830 views

Six ways God cares for people, presented to the person investigating the Christian faith.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a dramatic monologue based on the life of John Newton and then a reading of Psalm 103:1-18). John Newton could’ve written those words. Every word of Psalm 103 cries out that the God of the Bible is the God who cares. Have you experienced God as the God who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 5,978 views

God’s grace

GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"How To Be The Beatitudes"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 8, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 18,428 views

A message on the Beatitudes

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. The Sermon on the Mount A. Is a revelation of Jesus Christ’s deity. 1. By the location of the sermon (a mountain top). 2. By His words (“Ye have heard it said…but I say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 6,792 views

Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Future Faith Versus Past Failures Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 7,226 views

The fourth in a series exploring victory and freedom in the Christian walk. The message wrestles with the burden of past failures in our life.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) Here we go. 2 minute drill. A high speed recap of where we left off two. Okay. . .Joshua is hanging out, looks up, and sees standing before him a being with a sword drawn, ready for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10, 1 Samuel 5:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

based on 64 ratings

| 60,321 views

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

A Different Set Of Footprints

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 13,697 views

Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

His Birth Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 7,098 views

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Birth” Matthew 1:17-25 In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 21,258 views

A Reformation Sunday sermon on the "by grace alone" theme, based on the fine sermon by Jonathan McLeod, "Amazing Grace" (August 2006).

By Grace Alone -- Ephesians 2:4-2:10 Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” Nothing happened. The atheist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Foundations For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 4,655 views

I want to invite us to gather around one of the striking dynamics that is at hand within our world… that of financial uncertainty and insecurity.

This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was elected to lead our nation. It was a moment in which I gathered my two older kids… and tried to convey just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To See Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 25, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 8,666 views

How do you see Jesus? Our popular culture certainly sees Him in a warped way, but what about you? Let’s look into the Word of God to see the real Jesus.

How to See Jesus Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 21, 2009 *How do you see Jesus? Our popular culture certainly sees Him in a warped way. Their Jesus once made an appearance on "The Simpsons". He has often appeared on the raunchy cartoon "South Park" doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Foundation For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

| 2,658 views

How are we to navigate times of financial uncertainty and insecurity? What spiritual insight can help us find peace amidst such times?

Spiritual Foundations for Managing Money Series: Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times Brad Bailey – November 9, 2008 This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of God Is Our Comfort Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2008

based on 17 ratings

| 16,684 views

Isaiah 40:1-11 tells us four truths about God who comes down to his people with a comforting promise.

Scripture In his book, titled The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells a story from his childhood to illustrate how God works in our adversity. One Saturday afternoon, Larry said, when he was three years old he decided that he was a big boy and could use the bathroom without anyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Has God Done For You Lately?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009

based on 10 ratings

| 14,786 views

God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church That Experiences Joy

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

based on 2 ratings

| 3,542 views

A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.

A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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