Sermons about Restraining Sensual Indulgence

A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

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If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Virtuous Kingdom: Introductory Sermon #1 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 30, 2007

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This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what follower of (and those who refuse to follow) Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 Part #1 Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

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Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Resurrection

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2007

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Jesus is in a discussion with the Sadducees about the resurrection. Do you know how they got their name? They don’t beleive in the resurrection, that’s why they are "Sad...u...see!"

In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2007 Text: Luke 20:27-38 Redeemer “Is There a Resurrection?” As we look at this event in the life of Jesus as recorded by Luke, I find that I really enjoy the dialogue. Why? Because it allows me to tell one of my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Giant Of The Journey Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

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Facing the Giants in your life over a long period of time.

INTRO: In the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Ben Johnson of Canada won the 100-meter dash, setting a new Olympic record and a new world record. Our American contender, Carl Lewis, came in second and most were shocked that he hadn’t won the gold. After the race, the judges learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Happy Man

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007

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Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Spiritual Independence Day

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007

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On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Wish List Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006

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We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Be It Resolved...

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

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This message outlines three things that we can do to draw us closer to God.

Be It Resolved… 1st Corinthians 6:8-12, 10:16-24 December 31, 2006 Last Monday we celebrated the birth of Jesus our Lord and Savior. This was a day to celebrate and recognize what God is doing in our lives. However, for many people Christmas marks the day when depression and anxiety begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Trusting God To Judge

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

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explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living For A Cause

Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2007

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Make your life really count. Find a cause greater than life itself and more important than yourself. That cause is found in Christ.

Living For a Cause By Pastor Jim May Someone once asked me if I knew all of the answers to life’s many questions? In a joking manner I answered, “Sure I know the answers. The problem I have is matching the right answer to the right question.” But as I think about it, I don’t know all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face The Future Withou Compromise

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007

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As a young person that faces the future you will have many decisions to make. Will you make decisions in the light of eternity or compromise and conform to the values of this world?

Face the Future Without compromise Daniel 1:1-20 Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT Ephesians 5:15-20 reminds me of the motto: Only one life, Will soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ Will Last. As you face the future you will have many decisions to make. Will you make decisions in the light of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Part 1 - Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 27, 2005

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Part 1 - unforgiveness of the Faith series.

FAITH PART 1 – UNFORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • Food Bank Success (Approximately 900 lbs. of food.) • Please keep donating (especially with the holidays ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Desperate Households - Relieving Stress And Tension At Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 17, 2005

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God says we need to LEARN to LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, and WALK in WISDOM. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households Dealing with Stress and Tension Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25, Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

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