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What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005

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This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

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It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It's Time To Dance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2006

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Is your life a dance before the Lord?

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Mark 6:14-29 “It’s Time to Dance!” By Ken Sauer, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A friend of mine told me that he was recently talking to a group of Christians when he suddenly blurted out: “Isn’t your life a dance before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Makes An Appearance

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2006

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When God Makes An Appearance 1) We say, "WOE!" 2) But He says, "NO!" 3) Then He says, "GO!" God’s unconditional love moves us to unconditional service (Sermon theme adapted from sermon theme by Professor James Tiefel of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Me

(Sermon will begin by playing the opening bars of Also Sprach Zarathustra, the theme song from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey.”) When you hear this music, don’t you expect the arrival of something awesome? Indeed today we do get to preview an awesome sight: the glorious God of the universe. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God Doesn't Give Up Easily

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2005

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We have to take seriously the judgment texts in the New Testament, but temper them with the parable of the fig tree. God goes to extraordinary lengths so that as many as possible can be saved. God says, "Give it one more year."

God Doesn’t Give Up Easily October 16, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 Sam was a sad, small little boy and had lived a life that no one, especially someone so young, should have to endure. He had been the greatest joy his mother had known. She saw the sun rise and set in his eyes. But then, she had fallen ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 31:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Homecoming To Remember!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 16, 2006

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This is a sermon on the celebration of the churches 30 Year Anniversary, but can used anytime.

A Homecoming to Remember Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate our 30-year anniversary. Now this is a time when we reflect on the history of this church and we think about those who have stayed and made this church what it is today and we think about those who have went on to serve the Lord elsewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: *other

The God Who Gave Gift – So Desirable!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2006

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Could you imagine how desirable is the gift of the Richest and Most Generous Owner of all things? Could you really afford to reject it?

“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Overflowing Supply" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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God has a generous supply of forgiveness and healing.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2002 “Overflowing Supply” Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love A Parade!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 12, 2003

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Palm Sunday - moving quickly from the joy of the moment to the Journey of Jesus life. From Light to heavy.

I love a Parade! Mark 1: 1-11 Palm Sunday always reminds me of parades when I was a kid in Douglasville and especially since I have lived here. Personally, I don’t like being in them as much as watching them. This week I immediately thought of my favorite parade. It was on the Fourth of July ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

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As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Super Bowl Of Sermons

Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 14, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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If Jesus did all the signs and wonders in Galilee just think of what he’ll do for his hometown. These people truly would witness the Super Bowl of Sermons.

January 26th 2003 Luke 4:21-30 Then Jesus began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" He said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

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A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

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Focusing on the relative obscurity of Mary and Elizabeth in their historical contexts, this sermon encourages Christians who are "out in the boondocks" in any sense to take courage that God is pleased to do His work through them.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:26-45 Comparison shopping is a fairly standard technique for shoppers these days. The internet has made it really easy to do. Many websites have a standard format for describing the various features of a product, and you can select a number of different brands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"But..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2004

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So many times we say, "I will, but..." This little three letter word has a profound impact on our spiritual lives.

The word "but", occurring more than 3800 times in the Bible, is used as a conjunction that marks opposition in passing from one thought or topic to another. It is often used to indicate an exception. It is used to mean "excluding the fact that"; "save that"; "were it not that" or "unless". This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

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