Sermons about Preconceived Notions

Submission Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 2, 2015

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What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?

Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 4:7, Matthew 18:8-9, Luke 22:42 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

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Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013

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At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

[Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Following Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014

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A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

"Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

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An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity For The Real World Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

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What is Life in the Spirit?

Christianity for the Real World Part 1 Romans 8:1-16 Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 10, 1999 A billboard attracted my attention. College for the Real World; The ad says I can get an education for the real world. Those who respond will have skills they can draw on as they go out to apply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Workings Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 28, 2003

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God never works the same way twice. There is a lot of Scripture reading in this sermon. This was a sermon I preached as we were getting ready to move our building.

There is a lot going on in our lives right now. I am sure that our dinner table is a lot like yours and the conversation’s have been a lot alike. What if we don’t find land? What if we build a building and we can’t pay for it? What if more people stop giving and we can’t afford to pay our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30, Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

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The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007

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Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

“Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

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And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:5

Denomination: Christian Church

Revival - God's Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2007

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Revival begins at the altar.

May 6, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: What happens around the altar Title: Revival – God’s Way I like to start sermons of with a joke or a funny story. Not today! Today I want to share my heart with you. As I look back at the last 5½ years here I have to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009

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The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Christian Church

I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010

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It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Our Mission?

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008

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Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Following The Heart Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 22, 2010

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Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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