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Insatiable Craving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

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A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: INSATIABLE CRAVING ILLUSTRATION: Can you believe that next year will mark 20-years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? We all saw the news stories—the DESTRUCTION, the DEATH TOLL, the HUMAN AGONY and MISERY. Hurricane Katrina is the COSTLIEST natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduate Studies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2011

based on 1 rating

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A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 26

Ecclesiastes 2: 1 – 26 Graduate Studies 1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely, this also was vanity. 2 I said of laughter—“Madness!”; and of mirth, “What does it accomplish?” 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tending To Life Beneath The Surface Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 10,565 views

Intro to the series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Tending to Life Beneath the Surface Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 15, 2012 Intro Most of us know something of the tragedy of the Titanic. [1] It was created with great pride and potential… created as the largest and most lavish passenger steamship in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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A comparison of the wasted life vs. the surrendered life.

INTRODUCTION A dairy farmer went to buy a new pickup truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and was ready to write the check for the full amount. The salesman said, “Wait, I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Grace Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

based on 2 ratings

| 45,578 views

Sermon explores saving grace and the influence grace has on the life of a true believer.

Titus 2:11-14 Series: Grace Works! #3 4/24/16 Intro Eph. 2:8, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Verse 9 adds “not of works, lest anyone should boast.”i That was our text two weeks ago. In that message we focused on salvation by ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13, Hebrews 1:1-40, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 3:7, Ephesians 3:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Achan's Fatal Mistake

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 7, 2003

based on 95 ratings

| 9,807 views

The importance of not compromising with sin

Achan’s Fatal Mistake Joshua 7:3-13,24-25 Primary Purpose: The importance of not compromising with sin Last week we saw the people of God stand before their enemy and defeat them. We saw the powerful story of how God led the people of God to defeat Jericho. As they turn from this fresh ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Controls You? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 5,392 views

Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funerals And Parties Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004

based on 266 ratings

| 35,846 views

We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

“A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-8, Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Denomination: Congregational

First Things First Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 3,922 views

This is about getting priorities straight.

Worship is bringing pleasure to God. One way we bring pleasure to God is by doing his will for us, and his church. We have two big problems though. The first is that we may think we are inferior, and the second is that we have our own ideas about what is best. I. We are not INFERIOR. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Simeon And Anna Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 31, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 12,001 views

This is about Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple.

We’ve been looking at God encounters: Abe, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They pointed to the Messiah (Christ). We turn now to encounters in the NT; encounters with Christ. Outside of the shepherds, this is the first one. Read Luke 2:21-38. Verse 21 was eight days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Follow Me

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Feb 8, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 6,566 views

Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.

Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Recognizing Sin Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 5,527 views

Recognize the need to Understand God, Seek God and Turn Again to God.

The Importance of Recognizing Sin Romans 3:1–20 INTRODUCTION Illustration Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Looking For A Cause

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

based on 7 ratings

| 1,762 views

I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. They run around like “prophetic word addicts,” seeking out the prophets of God as if they are Holy Ghost vendi

By: Donna J. Kazenske I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. I’ve seen those who are not content to have just one word per week; they must have more and more and more! They run around like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: *other

The Terror Of Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 74 ratings

| 6,338 views

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1.

Temptation- To be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing 1. Where Do Temptations Come From - Each person is enticed by his own lusts.(James 4:1-4) 2. God may give Satan permission to tempt some of us like in the case of Job. (Job 1:12) 3. Satan may tempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 2,942 views

The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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