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God's Irresitible Hospitality

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 55 ratings

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GOD’S GRACE

“God’s Irresistible Hospitality” Luke 14:16-24 9/9/02 Round Up Sunday Intro: Did you ever get an offer too good to be true? I get them all the time. The telephone rings, normally about supper time, and you pick it up. You know right away by the static on the other end that it is a salesman. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Responsible For This

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Touch

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 8,851 views

See how Jesus can transform doubting, discouraged, defeated disciples into passionate followers.

Introducion- Have you ever seen someone transformed from a pessimistic defeated person into a passionate enthusiastic person? (Show the congregation two sections from the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The first section is when George is considering suicide. The second section is after George has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

based on 135 ratings

| 15,564 views

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows" 24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Transformed Perspective Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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2nd of 3 in Philemon series. A look at how God wants to change the way we look at the world. Emphasis on how complaining comes from not recognizing God’s sovereignty

How would you feel if you were kidnapped, bound and held hostage by a mass murderer on the run? That’s exactly what happened to Ashley Smith in March of last year, when she was abducted by Brian Nichols after he had killed four people escaping the Atlanta courthouse where he was on trial for rape. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Prayer Moves God Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 8,782 views

Understanding the prayer that moves God

Why Prayer Moves God August 10, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 18:1 I want to talk to you this morning from the subject “Why Prayer Moves God”. Let’s Pray, Concept of Prayer: The History Of God’s People is decorated with men and women of prayer. Down through out the bible to Jesus, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Bread

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Jesus offers us more than the flash of the world.

Better Bread John 6:25-35 “You are what you eat!” is the old slogan that we have been hearing for years. Many of the fast food chains are trying to become more “healthy choices” facilities. Just this week KFC announced that beginning in the New Year, they would change their frying methods by ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Left-Overs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 23, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 17,249 views

A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas Sermon about Anna and Simeon

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "Left - Overs" "An Indian chief was disturbed about how lazy his braves had been during the hunting season, so he called all the tribe together and announced, "I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that, because you have been lazy and done ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

One Life To Live Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 18,902 views

James describes for us the kind of attitude that Christians should have about their life. The basis of our attitude, that I believe James describes, is that Christians are people who know that they have one life to live and it counts how you live it.

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: ONE LIFE TO LIVE JAMES 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION… How Long Things Last, Frank Kendig and Richard Hutton, 1979 · Experts estimate that if a normal cassette tape is played about 100 times a year, sound quality will deteriorate somewhat after about 10 years. But ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 20:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Approach --- God Make Me For Him!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 3,054 views

THE WAY WE APPROACH OUR PROBLEMS AND LIFE MIGHT HAVE A LOT TO DO WITH WHETHER WE FAIL OR SUCCEED. May we walk in godly paths!

THE APPROACH --- GOD MAKE ME FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson I do in two parts. TEXT: Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. 1. ONE LITTLE BOY GREW A NEW APPROACH TO THE GAME. We have this little boy at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Results Of Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 5, 2003

based on 325 ratings

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FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD ARE:THEY WILL HAVE INWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE UPWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE OUTWARD STRENGTH AND THEY WILL HAVE ONWARD STRENGTH.

FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). JOKE-A little boy was fishing but was catching nothing. A man came by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:13, Isaiah 40:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

If You Build It

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

based on 1 rating

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This sermon is based on the theme of the movie: Field of Dreams.It was preached to encourage the church as we embarked on a building program

INTRODUCTION: In 1989 the movie – The Field of Dreams – was released. It starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, an idealistic city boy and ex-hippie turned Iowa corn farmer. Standing in the middle of his corn field, Ray hears the ghostly voice of a dead baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fundamentals Of Friendship

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 10,631 views

Describes the basics of Christian friendship.

FUNDAMENTALS OF FRIENDSHIP Jackie Robinson was the first black to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s “color barrier”, he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith Taking You?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 13, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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How is your faith today? Can you learn anything from Abraham and Sarah about the power of faith to follow God into the unknown?

Where is Your Faith Taking You? Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 August 12, 2007 After Noah built the ark, the animals started to board the ship two by two. Pair after pair of animals passed by Noah, heading up the ramp into the ship. Finally a lone hippo waddled up and Noah asked him where his mate was. "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

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