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New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

based on 208 ratings

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This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Missed Opportunities"

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Dec 14, 2001

based on 784 ratings

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If we aren’t careful we miss golden opportunites at the Christmas Season.

“Missed Opportunities” Text: Luke 2: 1-7 Some years ago at a Resort Area along the East Coast, a small community was having an open town meeting about some financial problems that they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified To Live Free Series

Contributed by Leslie Chaney on Oct 20, 2010

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God dealt with our sin issue in our lives when he declared us "Not Guilty" in Christ. He justifies us, then he implants his power (The Holy Spirit) in us to lead us toward righteousness and away from sin.

JUSTIFIED TO LIVE FREE Dr. Leslie C. Chaney THE PROCESS OF HIS PRESENCE I WANT YOU TO THINK OF THE MOST DEDICATED CHRISTIAN THAT YOU KNOW. WHAT MAKES THEM COME TO MIND? 1. THEY PRAY 2. THEY DILIGENTLY STUDY THE BIBLE 3. THEY TITHE THEIR MONEY 4. THEY ARE LEADERS IN CHURCH 5. OR BECAUSE THEY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

based on 13 ratings

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God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Formula For Facing The Future

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2014

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As the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were at a threshold, just as we are every new year. In Dt. 28:28, Moses gives us a formula for facing the Future, one that is as apropo for us today as for the Israelites.

A Formula for Facing the Future Chuck Sligh January 5, 2014 TEXT: Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” INTRODUCTION To ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010

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This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need More Teaching About Money, Not Less Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2018

| 3,101 views

Jesus had more to say about money and possession than about Heaven and Hell combined.

Video: The Truth About Debt (3:31 minutes - available at SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs To know About Stewardship. We established that God owns it all. All we are and all we have. If God owns it all, what does that make us? His Stewards. If we are stewards and managers of all of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Has Ears To Hear Let Him Hear

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Feb 21, 2021

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But if you concentrate, pay attention, you will all really realise that all through these years even you failed to understand the real hidden blessings in the Bible.

As I was growing in the knowledge of Bible, whenever I came across this phrase I used to think Jesus used this phrase in a sarcastic way. But today when I read this phrase I really mean, that I had failed to understand the heart of Jesus in using this phrase. Today also many must be wondering why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9, Matthew 13:2, Matthew 13:15, John 6:2, John 6:26-27, John 6:66, John 6:47 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 8, 2021

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Thirsty souls, looking for something more in life, are all around us. And we have the water they seek? Here's how we can make a difference for them and for eternity!

One of the questions I ask, and even ask now, as I near the end of my life, is “So what? So what? In other words, what difference did my life make, for good or for ill? I suspect I’m not alone in asking these questions. I think one of our greatest needs in life is for meaning, for significance, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 20:21, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Touch Of Cure Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 9, 2002

based on 116 ratings

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First sermon in series on how Jesus changed lives by His touch.

There are many miracles of Jesus recorded in the gospels whereby Christ conquers the day by simply speaking the words of victory. Often, however, we see Jesus actually extending a physical touch to those in need of His grace, love and power. Here in today’s scripture is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 18,153 views

Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Watchful Heart

Contributed by John Vella on Nov 29, 2000

based on 71 ratings

| 10,628 views

Staying awake to the spiritual.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 1, No. 1 First Sunday of Advent - Year C December 3, 2000 Readings: * Jer. 33:14-16 * Thess.3:2 - 4:2 * Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36 A Watchful Heart Watching Yourself In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells us to watch ourselves. Have you ever tried to watch yourself? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Lose The Sensitivity

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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