Sermons about Pushing And Pulling

Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004

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The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

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To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Nissi Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 2, 2010

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What do you lift up when times get tough? Turn to God first, talk to Him, trust Him to help you and thank Him in advance.

JEHOVAH NISSI When was the last time you faced a situation where the odds were stacked against you? The science of probability and statistics is fascinating. Some day, unless Jesus comes back first, every person in this room will die. How do you think you will go? The odds are that you will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Great Physician Is Here

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 8, 2009

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“Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.”

THE GREAT PHYSICIAN IS HERE Luke 4:22-44 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge all, especially God’s people. to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-44

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

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Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Grand Kids Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014

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If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Long Is Twelve Years?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020

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An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Fishing Trip Ever Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

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"You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing story."

A Fishing Trip to Remember Series "HOOKED" with Pastor Timothy Porter Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: Tell a fishing story and about fishing as a kid. "You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Grow Up!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2001

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God desires for us to grow and mature in our faith, but we are slow to learn and reluctant to press on.

"Will You Grow Up?" Hebrews 5:11-14 Our teenage and early adult years are often characterized by decisions that reveal our inexperience, lack of maturity, and desire for what we want and when we want it. Oftentimes people will describe these years as mostly marked by a lack of responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me, Do What?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2012

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Parable of the Good Samaritan. Inductive structure.

Me, Do What? Luke 10:25-37 VIDEO INTRODUCTION… Liberty Mutual Commercial 2009 (0:00-1:00) [youtube.com/watch?v=frpp6DjCaJU] NARRATIVE: Loving Story Part 1 He was driving home one Monday evening on a busy city street. Like everyone else in the world at that time, it was the mad rush to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

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How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"A World Shaking Experience"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004

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The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Life In The Weeds

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 18, 2002

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In an unclear world, Jesus makes things very clear about the fate of weeds and wheat.

LIFE IN THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-43 It’s important for things to be clear. If I were to say to you, and to anyone who might be interested in attending services at Beautiful Savior – we’re meeting at a hotel. Which hotel? Well, it’s around the interstate. Which interstate? Well, the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Brings Us Grace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004

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This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Winning The Heretics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

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Exposition of Jude 22-23

Text: Jude 22-23, Title: Winning the Heretics, Date/Place: 10/14/06, LSCC, AM A. Opening illustration: May 26, 2002, Memorial Day weekend, a barge pilot passed out and hit a bridge span of I-40 over the Arkansas River. This accident dropped a 600 foot span of the bridge 62 feet into the swift ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

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