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  • "It's Not About Moving On Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 26,603 views

    The call, responsibilities and blessings of discipleship.

    Mark 10:35-45 “It’s Not About Moving On Up” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was talking with a colleague of mine this past week about the United Methodist appointive system. We both agreed that, in our opinions, ...read more

  • Let's Compare Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

    MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

  • "Steadfast Hope" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,203 views

    A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

    Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

  • Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

  • I Believe God

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,085 views

    Our belief not only affects us but everyone around us.

    I Believe God Acts 27: 19-26 Have you ever heard someone say, “It does not matter what I believe it will not make any difference to anyone else?” Or have you ever heard some one say “it doesn’t make any difference what I believe as long as I believe something?” Both of those statements are dead ...read more

  • Depend On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 23,610 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

  • Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

    Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

  • "Share The Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,147 views

    A sermon on sharing Christ with others with respect and gentleness.

    “Share The Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the Gospel Lesson for this morning that Jerry read earlier Jesus, knowing that He will soon leave this world and return to the Father, ...read more

  • Surrender Must Be Absolute Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    The first sermon in a series of 3 explaining how we can have True Victory over Temptation. We will not be without it, but it does not have to master us.

    Surrender must be Absolute Series title: Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 2, 2005 1 Kings 20:1-4 1KI 20:1 Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he went up and besieged Samaria and attacked it. 2 He ...read more

  • Christ's Final Week: Hosanna!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    As Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, there were a number of different people with different views and reactions as to what was taking place. Look at who was there.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: HOSANNA! MARK 11:1-11 Introduction: Someone has said that everyone loves a parade. Parades and Processions draw crowds. ...read more

  • Bringing In The Net Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2008
     | 3,008 views

    Although the people had rejected their Messiah, a path back was possible. They had to change their attitude, become followers of Jesus, and enjoy the blessings of salvation if they were to align themselves to God’s will for them.

    Bringing in the Net (Acts 2:37-40) 1. I have been a juror a number of times. Although I do not look forward to the time commitment, I have found my experiences interesting. 2. I have noticed, however, a variety of qualities in the cases prepared by both the prosecution and defense. Sometimes I ...read more

  • Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

  • Thoughts

    Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    The enemy attacks us through our thoughts. We must take all of our thoughts captive, drag them to Christ and let Him make them obedient.

    Thoughts Prepared by: H. Eric Routon August 7, 2007 “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments ...read more

  • Slaying Grendel (Sin)

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    A challenge to greater confront, get serious, and declare personal war on our own sins.

    Slaying Our ’Grendel’ Perth Bible Church Sunday, March 30, 2008 AM Pastor Todd Leupold INTRODUCTION: This morning, I stand before you deeply disturbed . . . and yet, positively hopeful. I am deeply disturbed by how much we are voluntarily robbing ourselves of so much blessing, ...read more

  • "Real Life” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus describes two very different men, who took two very different approaches to connecting with God, which resulted in two very different outcomes.

    Today we begin a new series on rejecting religion for something real. The “something real” is the way of Christ (Christianity), which is not a religion, but a relationship with the living God. Too many non-believers wrongly think of Christianity as “just another religion,” and, sadly, many of ...read more