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Let His Freedom Ring

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004

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This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Easter morning message showing that the Pharisees believed Jesus’ words perhaps more than His disciples did. God has more in store for us than we can possibly imagine.

John 20:9 – The Best is Yet to Come The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Us Grace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004

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This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

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Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Saw

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

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From the cross, what did Jesus see?

What Jesus Saw Lk 23:26-46 INTRO: Christmas season is a time of remembering the baby Jesus & the Christmas story 1. Next Sunday is Christmas and of course we will concentrate on the nativity story 2. But today I want us to see past the Birth to the purpose of Jesus being born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

based on 277 ratings

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What makes the love of a mothe special? This message looks at what one mom was willing to do to demonstrate love to her child.

A Mother’s Love Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Opening: This is the day of the year when we celebrate our moms. Now of course we should do this much more often, and I encourage you to routinely express your gratitude to your mom for all the ways she demonstrates her love for you. And let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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This is the 2nd message in a series of Dealing with Temptation. This message is filled with practical suggestion on how to conquer temptation

Dealing with Temptation Sermon # 2 “How to Conquer Temptation” Joshua 7:1, 16-23 Last Sunday we talked about how to comprehend temptation. We showed you from God’s Word how Satan’s temptation strategy is predictable. We saw how he uses the same old methods and lies each time he tempts us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Toward The Mark Series

Contributed by Paul Marland on Jun 6, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Message given to graduates encouraging them to keep their eyes on Christ. It demonstrates how God could transform a persecutor of the church into a preacher for Christ.

From Persecutor to Preacher Pressing Toward the Mark… Last week, we started a series on the Apostle Paul. If you will recall, prior to his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul was one of the most feared person within the Christian church. He, being a Pharisee, sought to persecute this new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Surrender: Smack Down 2005

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

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What is it going to cost you, surrendering to God?

William Borden. Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from high School in 1904 a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He wrote home saying, I’m going to give my life to prepare for the mission field. When he made his decision, he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

based on 46 ratings

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In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the "good Shepherd" and this sermon explores what our proper response to the good Shepherd should be: 1. Follow me (vs.1-5) 2. Enter through me (vs.6-10) 3. Trust me (vs.11-12) 4. Listen to me (vs.14-16,27-30)

I AM series #3 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-04-04 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’ve been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life” in John chapter 6. In Chapter 9 He said “I am the light of the world.” Jesus next “I am…” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Thankfulness Should Move Us To Action"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 19, 2003

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Salvation and Works are important in living a productive Christian life.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 21, 2003 “Thankfulness Should Move Us to Action” Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: If you were found lying along the side of the road dead, WHY would you go to heaven? You have probably heard people say about someone, “I know he will get to heaven because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,385 views

We have an advocate who understands our weakness, and is able to carry our burden of temptation and sin.

TEXT: HEBREWS 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since he had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. 16 So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold The Father's Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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Behold the Father’s Love 1) For the obvious sinner 2) For the oblivious sinner

Do your parents have favourites? Do they love your older or younger sibling more than you? It feels that way some times doesn’t it? Especially when your parents let your older sibling do more things than you, or let the younger ones get away with things they never let you get away with. How about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

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