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The Principle Of Measure

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 1, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 6,155 views

To motivate the hearer to completely seek God in all aspects of his/her life (salvation, life style, tithes giving, relationships).

THE PRINCIPLE OF MEASURE Luke 6:38 TEXT: Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to completely seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Nazarene

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 3,996 views

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 7,251 views

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Walls Fall Down Flat Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

based on 101 ratings

| 20,180 views

The 5the in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 6:1 - 21 Title: How to Make Your Walls Fall Down Date: January 11, 2004 Introduction: Israel has finally crossed Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have, thus far, followed God’s orders to the letter. Now they are ready to begin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 9,415 views

God has given each believer a spiritual gift. Are you using yours?

Today we will be talking about stewardship of our spiritual gifts. Let’s start off by asking this question. If you know what your spiritual gift(s) are would you raise your hand. The first step in good stewardship is knowing and identifying your spiritual giftedness. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Brokeness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 5,803 views

Jesus’ followers are to submit to His Lordship and do His will. If we are to submit ourselves to the Lord, we must begin with a broken, teachable spirit. That teachable spirit is described for us in the "beautiful words," the Beatitudes"

The Blessing of Brokeness (Matt. 5:1-6?) Intro 1. We all have our dreaded moments: medical tests, standing on the scale, childbirth, sea-sickness, nursing home…. 2. One of my dreaded moments is beginning right now—preaching through the Sermon on the Mount…. 3. The Sermon on the Mount contains ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 3,795 views

Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vbs Evangelism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 6,936 views

Used during our VBS to explain salavation.

God loves you guys more than anything in the universe! A. God wants us our lives to be clear of sin. a. What is sin? (Any thing we’ve done that God doesn’t like) b. Rms. 3:23 (For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.) All of us are in the same boat. (Bad news. The boat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

based on 151 ratings

| 42,278 views

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paraclete Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,356 views

A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 5,049 views

There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Your Mouth To My Ears Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on May 28, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,713 views

setup sermon for a study of the 7 churches found in Rev. 2-3

From Your Mouth To My Ears Rev 1:9-11, 17-20 One of the things I have heard over and over in our fellowship is the need to be like the church of the Bible. That sounds great, but which church are we supposed to be like? The church in Jerusalem that was bigoted? Corinth with it?s immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 5,657 views

The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 6,016 views

REligion and spirutality have always been at odds with one another. Do we need to lose our religion?

Losing Your Religion Romans 2:17-29 Intro: 10 years ago Bette Midler had hit song entitled, “God is watching us.” I believe it was popular because it expressed our cultural theological view. We want a god who provides but does not intrude, who protects and helps us out but does interfere with our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,317 views

What can we learn today from the Church at Ephesus, one of the seven churches in Revaltion2 -3 ?

Many people are frightened by the book of Revelation, because it seems to be unintelligible. I hope that, if not tonight, by the end of this sermon series at Advent, you’ll see that not only is it reasonably easy, with some careful background reading (which I’ve done on your behalf), for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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