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The Virtue Of Self Control

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003

This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days That Changed A Life 5.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 25, 2005

The principle in this is that God is the God of a second chance. God had every right to leave Jonah in the belly of that fish. But isn’t it wonderful God is the God of a second chance?

Forty days that changed a life 5. Jonah 3:1-10 06/26/05 We are continuing our study of forty days that changed a life. This time, we want to look at forty days that changed an entire city. This story comes from the book of Jonah and in the life of Jonah. Again as the rest of the stories we have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Being Dead Still Speaks!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2012

How will you be remembered when you are gone?

Verse 14-Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. Then Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, “O my father, my father, the chariots of Israel and their horsemen!” He recognized that God had used Elisha to protect Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Bad Deposits Into God’s Treasury

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

What is a treasury? What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our incentive to make any deposits into those accounts?

What is a treasury? Funds or revenue of an organization or corporation, a collection of highly prized items, a place where the funds are stored. So, in the natural world, money gathers interest in various types of bank accounts. What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 4, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lures Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002

This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 20, 2004

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Jesus healing a woman on the sabbath

12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Luke 13:10-17 Freedom "Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021

God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10-14, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under God Control Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Live according to the power of God.

Ephesians 4:25-28 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Procrastination

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

King Agrippa told Paul that "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." What is causing people today to hesitate on preparing for eternity.

How many believe: 1. John 3:3; “Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 2. Acts 8:26-39; “How can I (understand) except some man guide me?” 3. John 15:16; We are chosen to bring faith to the lost world. It is our job. 4. John 9:4; “The night is coming when no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

Solidifying Unity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

The purpose for Message is to encourage the church to seek unity within and see its benefits in glorifying God.

SOLIDIFYING UNITY Colossians 3:14-17 INTRODUCTION: A. It has been a while since we were in Colossians, so let me do a quick review. 1. We will pick-up in Col 3:15, but this is right in the middle of a paragraph which begins with verse 12. 2. That verse states, Put on therefore, as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Table Manners

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 13, 2001

Erasing the excuses for being exclusive.

Today is National Ice Cream Day. Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful! That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun - it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Our Battle Armor 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

We are engaged in a spiritual battle. It is as if the school bully has called us outside to fight. Like it or not, we must deal with the situation.

"Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 5 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:13-15 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 23, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-15 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Bible Church

A New Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2013

When we are told to get rid of the things from the old life, God gives us a new wardrobe to wear!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is hard to make changes in our lives isn’t it? Sometimes it takes some dramatic issues to get us to want to make some substantive changes in life. • When we are a new creation in Christ, everything changes. • Last week we examined What Not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ