Sermons about Sabbath Controversy

What Do You Really Want God To Do? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

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Often we pray for God to act, but what do we really want God to do? Do we pretend to want change when really we want to stay as we are? A challenging message at one of our special healing services.

A man was driving along a road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amazed enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 20 mph. “WOW Pretty fast chicken,” he thought, “I wonder just how fast it can run.” So he sped up, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plans For Retirement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

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This is a consideration of the great rest that is coming in glory

1. Title: God’s Plans For Retirement 2. Text: Hebrews 4:1-13; Matthew 11:28-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, July 23, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of “rest” in Jesus Christ and how we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ As God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2019

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We should honor Jesus as God, because: 1. No man can see like Jesus sees (vs. 19). 2. No man can do what Jesus does (vs. 19-21). 3. No man can judge like Jesus judges (vs. 22-23).

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ as God The Gospel of John John 5:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 21, 2016 (Revised July 27, 2019) SCRIPTURE: *In tonight’s Scripture, the Jewish rulers charged Jesus with two very serious crimes. These charges grew out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Won’t Walk By

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025

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Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33, Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The World Is Watching

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001

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Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Matthew 18:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast My Name Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

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The Church of Pergamos teaches us how to stay true ot the Gospel in the midst of scandal and prevailing wickedness.

This morning we are making the third stop in our study of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. So turn with me please, in your Bibles, to Revelation chapter 2, and read with me starting at verse 12, as we pay a visit to the church of Pergamos (read vv. 12-17)…. If there was one word you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Was Jesus Jewish? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2007

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To really be able to understand and immitate Jesus we have to understand His Jewishness and the Jewish time and culture into which He was born.

Introduction: A. As you know, most religious groups have identifying characteristics. 1. A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. 2. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ocean In A Hole - Comprehending The Trinity Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 4, 2006

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Dave explains our denominational stance on the Trinity, delves into the four key aspects of that belief, and expounds on scriptures that make the case for it.

The Ocean In A Hole: Comprehending the Trinity God in Five Weeks, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 1, 2006 St. Augustine once was walking along the shore of the ocean, greatly perplexed about the doctrine of the Trinity. As he meditated, he observed a little boy with a sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Problem Solving In The Savior's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2007

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Every church will face problems. How can we overcome them? Let’s look into the Word of God and see.

Problem Solving in the Savior’s Church Acts 15:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2007 *George Mallone told about a well-known psychologist who spoke at a pastor’s conference, and he decided to try a little experiment. Every time he introduced himself to a preacher, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Religion & Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2007

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How do we enter the Kingdom? Many who think they know, do not know.

The story of Nicodemus is one of the best known stories of the Bible, and it comes to a close with one of the most often quoted passages in the Bible, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Outside... The Walls Of The Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

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E is for Opportunity -- Evangleism

Who is outside the walls of the church In this New Year we have been looking through the scriptures at ways that God reveals his direction, His will to us as individuals and as a church. We have been using a memory device to guide our thinking. The big idea is that the prophets typically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 22, 2012

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Holy Spirit Baptism

PENTECOSTAL POWER Acts 2:1-5 ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: A vaccum salesman down in rural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Act Remembered Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

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Mark presents the only act of devotion to Jesus we will see until his death.

Introduction The Passion begins. Beginning now through the end of chapter 15, we may as well title the section, “The Death of Jesus,” for every scene is about his inevitable death. From early on Mark had intimated Jesus’ death, building the tension as his story progressed. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Conduit Not A Detour Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 4, 2015

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We should do our best to lead others to Christ and not around him.

Be A Conduit Not A Detour Text: Acts 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently, I was having a phone conversation with my brother, and he was telling me about a detour to get to his house. He told me that when I come to his house, rather than turning where I normally turn and cross a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Problem Solving In The Savior's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2018

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Every church will face problems. How can we overcome them? 1. Beware of misguided convictions (vs. 1-5). 2. Seek wise counsel (vs. 2; 5-9). 3. Consider the right questions (vs. 10). 4. Reaffirm our core beliefs (vs. 9-11).

Problem Solving in the Savior's Church The Book of Acts - Part 49 Acts 15:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 20, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *George Mallone told about a psychologist who spoke at a pastor's conference, and he decided to do a little experiment. Every time he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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