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The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 13, 2002

based on 150 ratings

| 54,164 views

The first in a series on choices. This sermon introduces the concept of choosing to live a life led by the Spirit or the flesh.

There are many freedoms that we enjoy today. Living in the United States, we embellish ourselves in the joys of freedom. We have the freedom to say whatever we want whenever we want, we can worship any way we want, and to the chagrin of some politicians, we have the freedom to own a firearm. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2002

based on 341 ratings

| 36,772 views

Why did Jesus take John into God’s throne room first?

OPEN: Bill Crockett tells of the time he was delivering a motivational lecture to a group of young Navy men. “I spoke in great detail about why I joined the military and how much it meant to me. Finishing my story, I pointed at a sharp looking sailor out in the audience and asked him why he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2why Heavens Are Brass And The Earth Iron?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 6,758 views

We draw the conclusion that the heavens are not brass and the earth is not iron, but we are growing to move in faith.

#2 WHY ARE THE HEAVENS BRASS AND THE EARTH IRON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut. 28:23 Psa. 107:15,16, 17 Deut.28:23, And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth under thee shall be iron. Psalms 107:15 Oh that men would praise the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:15-17, Numbers 28:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gatekeeper, Gateopener

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

based on 77 ratings

| 12,320 views

The pastor has two roles that must not be reduced -- a gatekeeper to guard against useless ideas and hateful attitudes, and a gateopener to let in God's surprises.

Do you think the Lord has a sense of humor? I do. I see a delicious little coincidence that God’s word drops in our laps today. Some of us remember a 70’s TV program, the Mary Tyler Moore show. If you remember that program, you will recall that sweet, nice, loveable Mary lived in an apartment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Makes A Difference

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000

based on 86 ratings

| 3,684 views

A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 6,366 views

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Off Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 14,079 views

John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

" Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Church

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,083 views

We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: *other

Disobedience And Defeat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 11,369 views

Today’s message is one of warning. It is a cautionary lesson from the Bible that I pray you will listen to very carefully with a mind and heart that is open to God’s Spirit. Though this is not a message of joy, it is one of great consequence for your fu

Disobedience, Defeat, and Discipline Text: Joshua 7 Several weeks ago I began a study in Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, drawing lessons for our own advance into the place of abundant blessing in the presence of God! Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Teachers

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 8,899 views

Sermon I Revised with added Content for a Revival

False Teachers – (Revised with More Content) Deuteronomy 13:1-3 OPENING JOKE: “Transformed by an Elevator” A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciling Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 7,736 views

Continuing series on biblical realstionships, their benefits and practical ways to reconcile broken relationships. 3rd in series or stand alone message.

Reconciling Relationships Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Stir = with a view to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006

based on 37 ratings

| 34,840 views

Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Beats Love Part 3

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 26, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,021 views

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are not envious, not boastful, and not proud.

Everyone look under seat – if you have a tape X come on up I’ve got something for you (have 3 people come up – two get a candy bar, one gets some carrot sticks). Why did I do that? You’ll know in just a few minutes. We’re taking a look at love this month. Not the mushy kind of love – but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 5,591 views

The Bible teaches us that there are two truths to consider when we read the 5th commandment: (1. The call to honor our earthly parents… (2. And the call to be honorable as earthly parents! It is not just a call to the children, but also to the dad an

TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: When God gave Moses the 10 commandments they came on 2 tablets of stone. Tablet #1 had the first 4 commandments on them and dealt exclusively with man’s relationship with God; tablet #2 had the last 6 commandments and they dealt with man’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restore Us, O Lord God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 21,916 views

This text is a prayer of desperation! It is the prayer of people who were once used to having God’s presence and God’s power – that power being long absent and sorely missed. It is the prayer of one out of touch with God.

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

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