Sermons about Selective Lifting

No Long Faces Allowed!

Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000

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This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

“No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

What About Your Gestures?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006

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The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do When Another Is Down

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 18, 2009

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As brothers and sisters in Christ we have a responsibility to lift each other during touch times

Hebrews 10: 24-25 In the summer of 1978 I enlisted in the United States army the first stop boot camp or basic training The greatest emphasis was on physical endurance We would have periodic PT tests I had problems with the monkey bars I just couldn’t make it to the end The only way to pass basic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Divine Healing Is Still God's Plan.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 22, 2010

based on 114 ratings

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A powerful and anointed message for a faith lift. Will encourage anyone with an infirm or going through a deep valley.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Over the years, I have had numerous opportunities to pray for the sick and I am a firm believer in divine healing Exodus 23:25 ...I will TAKE AWAY SICKNESS from among you. Psalms 103:2-3 Praise the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Inalienable Rights

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does A Mature Disciple Look Like Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 24, 2008

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Be Perfect series presents selected topics from Matthew 5-8 containing Jesus’ call to maturity for those who follow Him.

BE A TELEIOS! (MATURE) Matthew 5:33-48 A mature person is a follower of Christ who through persistent study of the Word, backed up by a completely surrendered life, and transformed by the amazing empowerment of the Holy Spirit, has learned to respond to life’s challenges in ways that are good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Honoring One Another In Love Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

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Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Rich Christians Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2014

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We are rich in Christ, so let's praise the Father for selecting us, the Son for setting us free, and the Spirit for securing our salvation.

Rich Christians (Ephesians 1:3-14) Thousands of letters sent each year to God end up in a sorting office in Jerusalem. According to the Associated Press, the letters arrive from all over the world in the city's undeliverable mail department. “We have hundreds of thousands of letters sent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"resurrection Realities"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 5, 2021

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Based on Matthew 28:1-10 & other selected Scriptures - Sermon focuses on 4 realities that the resurrection confirms & assures.

“RESURRECTION REALITIES” Matthew 28:1-10 FBCF – 4/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming” video The truth that we celebrate today is the truth that sets us apart from all other religions. The message of the resurrection is central to the Gospel. Without this life-changing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows What He Is Doing With Your Life! Pt1 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

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God knows what He is doing with your life! He knows what grace you need to get you through! God brought a strange selection to His Son to anoint him for his burial—a woman of reputation—a known sinner. God brought a strange selection to a sinful woman to

Text: Mark 14:1-11 The Story of my wife and I meeting--prevenient grace. This is what is called Prevenient Grace—grace that came before so that my wife and I could get to each other. Does God know what he is doing with your life? God brings strange selections together sometimes. The story ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

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A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Charting The Course On The Road To Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 26, 2024

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Where do we go from here? This is a lesson on how God selected Moses’ replacement and then charted Joshua’s course on the road to success.

Sermon. Charting the Course On the Road to Success Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

The 29th Chapter Of Acts!

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jun 6, 2003

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A sermon for Pentecost, this message seeks to lift out the expository truths of Acts 2.1-21 and apply them for contemporary life.

Introduction to the Scripture I leave our series on Mark this week for a message on Pentecost and next week for a message on FatherÕs Day. FatherÕs Day is a holiday we know about, but many of us may have no idea what Pentecost is all about much less that it could be a holiday! Last week, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From The Mire, To The Choir

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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When He saved us, Jesus lifted us up out of the mire, and placed us in the Choir!

brought me out of the mire and into the choir! Psalms 40:2 - 3 As we look here in Psalms 40, I want to share with you how that God brought us out of the mire and placed us into the choir. I want to share with you two points from these verses this morning. First of all I want you to notice: I. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Youths Making Friends And Coping With Peer Pressure

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

based on 46 ratings

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A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need lift. Are you such a one or trying to be one.

YOUTHS MAKING FRIENDS AND COPING WITH PEER PRESSURE It is no doubt that everybody needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more influence over how you dress, act, and think than your parents do. It has generally been said “show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

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