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Following Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 19, 2019

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In the following sermon we are going to examine the lives of Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus in order to prove that it is not only possible, but a given for those who lead Spirit filled lives to follow in the steps of their Master!

Following Jesus Philippians 2:17-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did” 1 John 2:6, NIV One can’t help but read the above statement and wonder if it is truly possible to live one’s life worthy of the Gospel message ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30, Hebrews 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers Optimus Prime God Wants You To Be A Transformer

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2017

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This message is part of our Super Heroes Series. The sermon shows how the story of the Transformers is taken out of the Bible. Although Optimus Prime is a great leader, he is not on the same level as Jesus Christ.

Super Heroes—Optimus Prime —God Calls You To Be A Transformer 7/16/2017 Isaiah 42:1-9 Ephesians 4:17-32 We are in our series Super Heroes. So far we have looked at a Superman and found his story in the story of Moses. We looked at Wonder Woman and found her story was in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Providing Comfort During Trials

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 13, 2021

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How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Presence

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

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God desires that we experience Him always and that we draw contentment, strength, and total satisfaction from our relationship with Him at all times.

The Power of God’s Presence* Romans 8:35 God desires that we experience Him always and that we draw contentment, strength, and total satisfaction from our relationship with Him at all times. 1. It is especially important, that we experience God’s presence in the stormy times of our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Servants Of God: Pattern For Living

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

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Learning biblical living from the servant songs of Isaiah.

Matthew 12:1-28/Isaiah 42:1-4 The Servant of God: a pattern for living. By Lieutenant Andrew Clark, The Salvation Army. The wonderful book of Isaiah was written some 600 or more years before the time of Jesus, yet in chapters 40-55, we have what are called the servant songs: songs about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Matthew 12:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

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A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Regrets

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 6, 2002

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Learn to live a life without regrets.

No Regrets 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Read Story In 3 weeks we will rejoice at surviving this year and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Let me ask you, “How has 2002 been for you? Did you make resolutions this year and if you did, how did you fare with them?” If you are like the vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

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This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

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Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

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Jesus temptation in the wildness.

The Temptation of Jesus When we look at the temptation of Jesus we sometimes say some very silly things. It is like we are so uncomfortable with the fact that Jesus resisted sin that we have to reason away His humanity to explain how He did it. Certainly if Jesus really was fully human He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Jesus Offers Real Rest

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2012

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Jesus Offers Real Rest 1) To hardworking disciples; 2) To clueless crowds

A favorite topic of conversation at this time of year is vacation plans. I think I can tell you what most of my friends from the gym are doing for their summer holidays. One is going to Hawaii. Another ran a mountain race over the Crow’s Nest Pass. Another drove twenty plus hours to the B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shunammite Mom Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

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Mother's Day Sermon about being a Godly wife and mother.

THE SHUNAMMITE MOM 2 Kings 4:8-37 Elisha the prophet traveled throughout Israel and many of the neighboring kingdoms. We think of the Biblical prophets as only preaching in Judah and Israel, but they also preached God’s Word throughout the whole region. During his travels, it seems he would pass ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

New Shoes Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2019

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Ephesians 6:10-15

GEARING UP FOR WAR - New Shoes September 25, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-15 Introduction: Every August when I was growing up my mom would take me downtown to a store called Wolffe Wiles (This is pre-mall invasion). The purpose of this excursion was to purchase me new shoes for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtue Of Self-Control (10 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 29, 2003

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Self-control is not when I control my "self". It when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Virtue of Self-Control Part 10 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (I appreciate the sermon "Strawberry of Self-Control" by James Westervelt, which is on this site. His outline inspired me as I prepared this message. I encourage you read his sermon as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Five Traits Of A Super Bowl Christian

Contributed by Mark Land on Dec 24, 2003

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By using the analogy of football during the super bowl season this sermon seeks to challenge Christians to a higher level of discipleship through desire, discipline, commitment, sacrifice, and character.

FIVE TRAITS OF A SUPER BOWL CHRISTIAN In a few minutes a game of great importance will be played. Large men will face off across a line of scrimmage. A call will be made, leather will slap, and bodies will collide and crash. A battle has begun. For four 15 minute quarters men will expend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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