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Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 20,494 views

High School Baccalaureate Service

Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 5,427 views

Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 29, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 6,394 views

Jesus’ secrets for keeping calm in spite of the pressure of the hour.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2003 “Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure” Luke 22:47-53 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture shows Jesus being ushered into a pressure packed situation almost immediately upon leaving a time of intense prayer. A crowd of angry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Methodist

Hail, King Of The Jews! (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 8,196 views

The insults, tauntings and cruelty the soldiers inflicted on Jesus makes many angry. It also hurts us when people in our own day attack Jesus. How should we respond to those who insult and mistreat our Jesus?

OPEN: (TRUE STORY) A detective, was investigating a church burglary. But he had a problem: the suspect (who he just knew had committed the crime) wouldn’t admit to it. Finally, the preacher of the church stepped in and asked to speak to the suspect alone. Within minutes, the preacher emerged and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Your Path Carefully!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 8,737 views

Paul shows us how important it is to keep on the right path by walking in the Spirit and being in the Word.

Ephesians 5:15-20 Pentecost 13 B Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Troubled Waters – Hope For Sinners

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003

based on 178 ratings

| 31,094 views

I am astonished by this place. Bethesda pool was a kind of hospital packed with people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! Bethesda - reflecting, refracting and diffracting everything and everybody arou

I am astonished as I visit this place - Bethesda Pool. It’s like an hospital packed with sick people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! The Bible states here the popular belief. An angel encouraging competition? The fastest, the strongest ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Christ - So Much Authority!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 30, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 15,639 views

Jesus Christ and his Word - the ultimate authority on all things, as described by Moses.

JESUS CHRIST: SO MUCH AUTHORITY! This past week President Bush delivered his State of the Union address. There was much fanfare, much anticipation. It was televised all over the world. It was interrupted over 70 times by applause. With much authority the president spoke, covering such topics ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blood Made The Difference Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 108 ratings

| 29,948 views

There is a PLAGUE...final and fatal it is, but there is a PROTECTION. Passover and the blood of the Lamb! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

What Makes the Difference? Ex. 11:4-7 (key), 12:3-7, 12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BloodMadeDifference.html v. 7 “...the Lord doth put a DIFFERENCE between the Egyptians and Israel.” At this point in the story, Israel has been held in slavery for many years in Egypt. God raised up Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 7,131 views

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Through Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 3,168 views

Temptations will come and God is right there with us when they do.

The Way Through Purpose Driven Life #27 Cornwall/Montreal February 21, 2004 Sometimes, in spite of what we considered together last week, temptations seem overwhelming and seem that the only answer is to give in to them. Even though we might know that each temptation provides and equal opportunity ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Atm

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 9,324 views

This is about the Anointing, Trials and Ministry of Jesus.

Turn with me to Mark 1. Read Mark 1:9-15. There are three things we see in this passage. There is anointing, trial and ministry. Anointing Jesus had to be anointed by the Holy Spirit before he could start his earthly ministry. For the first thirty years of his life, he was a carpenter in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Energizing The Soul Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,145 views

This message encourage people to develop spiritual disciplines and plug into the power of God’s active presence.

Energizing Your Soul Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net In 1989, Energizer Batteries debuted a pink bunny playing a drum and wearing shades and blue sandals as their advertising icon. Ever since then, he has been catching people’s attention beating his drum across our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,215 views

A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Hindrances Of Life

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 18,004 views

Often our needs are not met because of hindrances that are in our life that we could do something about. This messages speaks of such hindrances and how to overcome them.

May, 2007 Overcoming the Hindrances of Life Mark 5:21-34 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture, people were already waiting for Jesus before He even stepped off the ship. Right away there was an emergency. His first request was from a man, Jarius, a ruler of the synagogue, to go lay hands on his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Methodist

Habits Of The Holy Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 4,764 views

Sermon #5 Final sermon in Holiness series. This sermon looks at the question "What does a holy person look like"?

Habits of the Holy Various Scriptures It’s May again. Time for our annual reports. Every year, we are asked by our denomination to report the “number of people sanctified this year through local church ministries.” What does that mean? For instance, shall we count how many prayed, or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Nazarene

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