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The Test: I Want To Be Boss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-26, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Number One Draft Choice

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not A Leg To Stand On

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 26, 2004

Neither the Pharisee or the tax collector, and none of us have a leg to stand on when we use the standard of God to make judgments about ourselves.

NOT A LEG TO STAND ON Luke 18:9-14 The parable of The Pharisee and the Publican, in today’s lectionary, is called the Pharisee and a tax collector. Some of you have heard four or five, maybe nine or ten, or even more sermons on this text. It’s very familiar. It’s a bible story so familiar to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Pretend To Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

There is a real problem; I believe many people are pretending to believe in Jesus!

ILL>> I played Santa this week at the nursing home - The outfit was fine but the beard was rank, so I had to spray it with something. - I hugged - asked if they were good little boys and girls, passed out gifts and even danced with some of the ladies. I couldn’t tell who really believed in Santa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005

The act of playing the game after careful preparation is what the world is all about. Practicing and learning go for nothing if we don’t go out and use our skills. There comes a moment in time when we need to leave the safety of our pews and go out and me

The words of the Gospel from Matthew 22:16-20 are known as, “The Great Commissioning”. Jesus said “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the words: Go and make. Jesus gave his disciples a tremendous responsibility—go to the whole world and help people develop a deep and abiding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

The remedy for worry, fear, purposelessness, frustration and lack of provision and the recipe for a fulfilled, fruitful and God-pleasing life. (As close to a formula as I ever get!)

"Seek first the Kingdom of God" Mt 6:28-34 WBC 19/6/05am You know I’m not strongly ’formulaic’ - life isn’t that simple - formulas can let you down But I have a formula for you this morning. I have a guaranteed recipe… remedy for: - worry (here), provision (here), life, church!, purposelessness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Will Your Prayer Make A Difference?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2005

Praying to change the world

WILL YOUR PRAYER MAKE A DIFFERENCE? James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

Persecution is inevitable. Don’t be surprised, silenced or side-tracked by it.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds Persecution and the Church Text: John 15:17-16:4 Introduction: A trio of old veterans were bragging about the heroic exploits of their ancestors one afternoon down at the VFW Hall. "My great-grandfather at age 13," one declared proudly, "was a drummer boy at ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving It All, Giving It Well

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Church Of God

What 's Sin?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 5, 2006

Sometimes it needs to be spelled out in black and white for us....the Bible is very clear!

I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during its first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of Roman life that I found to be rather interesting was the position of slaves. In Paul’s day, half of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Walking Along God's Road

Contributed by James Thomas on May 28, 2006

How we need to become a servent and not to be served

Moving Along " Mark 10:35-45 The Request of James and John 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006

Be careful what you ask God for, for you may get it in abundance!

THANKSgiving! Numbers 11 Are you a grateful person? Some years ago, a well-meaning customer of the famed Neiman-Marcus Department Store felt prompted to send Stanley Marcus this letter: Dear Mr. Marcus: I have been receiving beautiful and expensive brochures from you at regular intervals. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Its Time To Put Women In Their Place!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Developing a fuller understanding of the important Biblical role of women.

ITS TIME TO PUT WOMEN IN THEIR PLACE, ROMANS 16:1-16 JOKE--- Two fellas are fishing in a boat under a bridge. One looks up and sees a funeral procession starting across the bridge. He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head. The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist