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God Is Calling Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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God calls all of us to salvation, but not all who are called will choose to comply.

GOD IS CALLING US Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 You have heard of the term, Predestination. When you read the first chapter of Jeremiah, you cannot but help to think about how Jeremiah’s life was predestined or predetermined. Normally, when we think of the term “predestined or predestination” we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Youth Exploring Their Potential Series

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 10, 2003

based on 514 ratings

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The first in a series of messages aimed at encouraging youth to be all that they can be by leveraging the power given to them through the Holy Spirit.

"Now to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think according to the power that works within you." (Ephesians 3:20) Introduction The theme for this workshop is “Youth Exploring Their Potential Through Prayer, Faith and Singing The Praise”. Each night, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 165 ratings

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We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

"No More Tears"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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An Easter sermon.

John 20:1-18 “No More Tears” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA It was Christ’s resurrection that made the Christian Church… …that transformed a huddle of dispirited and frightened people into that valiant band who were willing to dare anything for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Conquers All Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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God is a jilted spouse with a persistent love for an unfaithful partner--us.

She was a floozy, the kind of girl your mother warned you about and your dad might take a sneak peek at. She wore purple eye shadow, thick mascara and lipstick so red that hummingbirds buzzed around her. Her dresses were always a size or two smaller than they should have been, and her walk was more ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Good News: Revisit, Repent, Renew

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 25, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 6,374 views

Jesus’ message was and is one that demands a response. Even more than a response we are challenged to make a commitment that requires that we revisit and if necessary repent and renew our faith.

Believe the Good News - Revisit, Repent and Renew. Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." Mark 1.14-15 I was a big thing - for Andrew and Simon, James and John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Anglican

When You Fall Off The Mountain

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Hope for those who have failed and fallen but repentance brings restoration

TO FALL OFF THE MOUNTAIN OF CHRIST MARK 14:29-72 I HAVE TO SAY THAT TO ME PETER IS THE SCARIEST OF ALL THE DISCIPLES. THE REASON THAT HE IS THE SCARIEST IS BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE LIFE HE LED IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST, HE STILL SEEMED TO FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. THAT ALSO GIVES ME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:29-72

Denomination: Baptist

The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 10,179 views

America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Let There Be Peace On Earth"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 5,250 views

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Where You'll Find Grace

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

based on 596 ratings

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Rediscover just how amazing God’s grace is in our lives as David demonstrates it for us.

Where You’ll Find Grace 2 Samuel 9 INTRO: 1. Mephibosheth would never forget that day. Word quickly spread through the countryside, “King Saul and Prince Jonathan are dead and David is now King.” At the house of Jonathan this not only brought grief but panic as well. In that day it was customary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Genesis 6:6, Romans 4:4, Matthew 5:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By The Spirit - Part 2

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Games People Play

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 208 ratings

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The authentic Christian doesn't play lame games

Games People Play Jonah 4:1-11 I hope you've enjoyed our study of Jonah these past few weeks as much as I have. I don't know about you, but I've related to Jonah's mistakes. When he tried to outrun God, I thought of times when I've been out of the Lord's will and resisted His Word. When He ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Prevailing Power A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 3,526 views

Last in series on Prevailing Power. Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions...

Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions. Some are good and some are not so good. There are some churches known for their good works and some know for their awesome battles. There is a town in Texas where a church got into a disagreement over if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Backsliding-The Greatest Sin For A Believer Series

Contributed by Raj Kosaraju on Feb 23, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 13,407 views

Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life

Backsliding- The greatest sin for a Believer Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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