Sermons about Sackcloth And Ashes

Victory In Disguise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2003

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The battle of Ai is an exampleof how God often uses what seems like defeat to bring ultimate victory

Introduction: Graphic Illustration of the Battle with people acting out the parts The battle of Ai is a perfect example of a biblical theme that I call "Victory in Disguise." What looked like defeat, set the stage for a stunning triumph over the enemy--it was in fact the retreat that made the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cross Carrying

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 17, 2003

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Jesus instructs us, if we want to be a follower, to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow.

2 Lent B Mark 8:31-38 16 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen Just verses before we have Peter declaring, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God!” Jesus is the Messiah, the one who has come to save his people, to lift them above the “oppressor’s rod”, to bring about the Kingdom of God where the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church - A Hospital

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

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To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Murmur, You Are Chosen!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 7, 2003

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Oftentimes instead of believing, we have murmurmed and complained against God failing to realize that we are a chosen generation and royal priesthood.

Reading from John ch.6: 41. The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. 42. And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 43. Jesus therefore answered ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

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More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally concerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

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This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 30, 2004

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I spend a lot of time talking about the picture of the marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during WW2, history’s most reproduced photograph. And then talk about the importance of raising the flag of our faith.

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on July 4, 2004 Title: Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag or “Raising the Flag of Faith” Text: Matthew 5:16 Introduction 1. Vexillology is the study of flags… • I don’t know about you…but that’s a new word for me… • I learned it this week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

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Baby Dedication Service.

GEN. 22:1-14 “GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids ... Besides, I lost the receipt!” * The truth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Made Simple

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

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Fasting!! Ahhh the Pastor said fasting, run quick. This is a very simple look at what fasting is and how to do it.

Mathew 6:16-18 Fasting Introduction A. Fast! Ohh no the preacher said fast! B. Great we are going to have a church wide fast C. Relax folks. This is not going to be bad. D. We are going to explain biblical fasting E. Let look at our Scripture Passage F. Read Mathew 6:16-18 G. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fresh Air Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 5, 2001

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This is the 6th sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". When we allow God to cleanse us, then He can use us.

Sunday Morning September 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #6 FRESH AIR Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: 1. While working for a fast food company as the manager, I remember several of my agitated employees deciding to get back me. I was counting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Friend Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

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From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

She Is Not The Girl She Used To Be Series

Contributed by Robert Jones on Jun 12, 2001

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God can use anyone

SHE’S NOT THE GIRL SHE USED TO BE JOSHUA 2:1-24 Story of rough uncultured man who fell in love with beautiful vase in shop window--------------gradually the whole room was transformed It is this kind of transformation we witness here in these verses -----as the Israelites were about to enter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being A G.o.d.l.y. Father Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 17, 2001

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A message that uses the acronym "g.o.d.l.y."to show how all fathers can reclaim their rightful role as the spiritual leader of their family.

AN ARTICLE IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEVERAL YEARS AGO PROVIDED A DEEP PICTURE OF GOD’S FATHERLY LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN. AFTER A FOREST FIRE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, FOREST RANGERS BEGAN THEIR TREK UP A MOUNTAIN TO ASSESS THE INFERNO’S DAMAGE. ONE RANGER FOUND A BIRD LITERALLY COOKED SOLID IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Burn Brightly

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001

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As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

"BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

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Part of an adult Sunday school class series on the Person of Christ.

1. To the Old Testament prophecies. Paul writes that Christ’s resurrection, as well as His death, was “according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:4), which means primarily the Old Testament writings. David prophesied of Christ’s resurrection when he wrote, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

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