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The Danger Of Drifting Spiritually

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 1, 2006

based on 22 ratings

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A reflection on what went wrong in Solomon’s spiritual life, with a particular focus on explaining how Solomon came to believe that life was meaningless.

Islington Baptist Church April 2, 2006 Sermon text: Ecclesiastes Scripture reading: I Kings 3 The danger of drifting spiritually 1. Today I want to talk to you about the danger of drifting spiritually. 2. My inspiration for today’s topic is the book of Ecclesiastes which features a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

True Riches Vs. Uncertain Riches

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 12, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 10,420 views

It is so easy to "mess up" with money, but the Scriptures give us clear instructions on how to guard our stewardship.

TRUE RICHES Vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in the material realm. We use what we refer to as the Gold Standard. For ages people of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Pencil Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006

based on 47 ratings

| 42,059 views

An approach to why Jesus always speaks in Parables, its importance to us in this modern, highly technological world in comparison and in relation to the Pencil’s qualities.

INTRODUCTION: Parable came from the Greek word parabole. It is an illustration of truth and making it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar with us and to the listeners as well. They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense. Can you still remember when God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God's Word Taste?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 25, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,170 views

Some love the taste of God’s Word, others hate. The way God’s Word taste to us will determine the way we live our lives here and it will determine where we spend eternity.

“How does it taste?” If that isn’t the most asked question on cooking shows, I don’t know what is. What do you suppose is the most popular response to that question? “It tastes gross!” No, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that response before. After all, if you’re good enough to have your own cooking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond The Obvious: Faith's Secrets

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 21, 2003

based on 148 ratings

| 13,189 views

This sermon is an appraisal of faith from a unique perspective, the story of Rahab. The sermon suggests four main components of the faith exhibited by Rahab

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS: FAITH’S SECRETS Hebrews 11:1-16 At the beginning of each year, the Queen of the United Kingdom bestows certain New Year’s honours on people who have made special contributions to their respective fields. Some receive the MBE, others the OBE. In doing so, these individuals are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Adventist

Men Learning To Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 5, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,671 views

Men learning to love

Topical Sermon: Men Learning to Love INTRODUCTION: Acts 13 and 14 tell the story of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. They return to Antioch from their relief mission to Jerusalem to spend a considerable time with the Antioch Church in preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

#3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003

based on 181 ratings

| 42,113 views

Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 6,455 views

Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Caught Between A Laugh And A Cry

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 1, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 10,765 views

We need to have a hunger for more of God, while being thankful for what God has already done.

Caught between a Laugh and a Cry Ezra 3:10-13 10And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. 11And they sang ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Visible"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,591 views

This sermon is based on a song by "4-Him" and encourages Christians to make the invisible God visible in their lives.

“VISIBLE” 1 Tim. 1:15-17 INTRO – Is the invisible God visible in your life? If He isn’t, what is in your life that is causing Him to not be visible? - Is there unconfessed sin there? - Is there fear of failure there? - Is there a lack of commitment and dedication? - Is there apathy? - Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Principles For Handling Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 12,580 views

Paul came out of his crises even stronger in faith, courage, hope, and credibility. Every crisis that you pass through will either make you bitter or better - the choice is up to you!

How Paul the Apostle Handled Crises Acts 27:21-Acts 28:1-20 Illustration: Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. When something goes wrong, they ask, "Is this thing still flying?" If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Trickster Gets Tricked"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2002

based on 87 ratings

| 19,732 views

Like Jacob, we must keep our focus on Jesus not the obstacles which get in our way.

Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “The Trickster Gets Tricked” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Old Testament Lesson for this morning: Jacob the trickster gets tricked. Jacob had literally ruined and wrecked his life. He had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Sword Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 12,503 views

God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

“The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

God The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 10,263 views

Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Being A Hero

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2002

based on 264 ratings

| 12,769 views

A 9-11 remembrance sermon.

Luke 9:22-26 “The Art of Being A Hero” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a hero is a person of great strength and courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model. Sadly, many of those whom we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26, 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

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