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Ready Mix Gods

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 7, 2005

based on 50 ratings

| 12,577 views

This sermon shows the sin of building idols in our person lives.

Introduction- As an introduction I show the congregation a picture (on power point) of me holding a box of ready mix biscuit mix in my hand. State: Ready mix biscuit mix can be a wonderful thing. It accommodates people who have busy schedules. It accommodates people (like me) who do not know how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God - For God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 5,713 views

A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

The Prophet With A Listening Problem Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 4, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,274 views

As believers, we are often reluctant prophets who hear and understand but do not obey the word of the Lord.

The Prophet with a Listening Problem Jonah 1: 1 – 3; Jonah (Part One) Sunday Morning, June 5, 2005 Introduction: Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? I mean, really, didn’t you ever think that the disciples had it easy? After all, they had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 10, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 7,400 views

Do you live a God centered, or self centered life?

I’ve heard lots of graduation speeches in my time. Some have been good. Most, I’m afraid, were a bit boring. I remember one, however, was disturbing. The speaker was the valedictorian. He stood up to the podium and he thanked his father. Which sounded good -- at first. “My father taught me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 8,453 views

Acts Series: 24th Sermon--"Go!" [The Consistency of Our Witness]--It’s "as you are going", a full-time ministry!

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem/1,000s saved, healed, lives changed!/church is unified/magnified/multiplied [magnification in public eye happens when He is lifted up!...affects our public reputation!] The gospel is spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat The Successful Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 3,589 views

I want us to learn from Jesus as he interacts with a man with great success-- a Roman Centurion!

A. "Welcome" B. Dody Gadient, a school-teacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had been teaching about. Traveling alone in a pick-up with a travel trailer in tow she launched out on her great adventure. One afternoon rounding a curve on I-5 near ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Brought You Into This World; I'll Take You Out

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 8, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 6,635 views

A sermon for Christmas based on Psalm 22:9-10

Sermon for 12/7/2003 Psalm 22:9-10 I Brought You into This World, I’ll Take You Out Introduction: It is a miracle of God that we are all here; we have lived to this point. When we think about conception, many embryos just pass out of the uterus. 3/4th of all fertilized eggs are lost. When we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-10, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 9,512 views

The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 58,230 views

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Keys To Spiritual Security

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2005

based on 81 ratings

| 23,536 views

Jesus’ own brother, Jude, was convinced of the reality of Jesus being the Son of God and he contended for the faith. He also shows us how to contend for the faith and obtain spiritual security for our own souls.

7 Keys to Spiritual Security By Pastor Jim May Jude 1:20-25, "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 16,613 views

From Hebrews 11 as well Abel teaches us, Giving is a part of our relationship with God, Your giving gives you away, giving bears witness.

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many sources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: GIVING YOUR BEST TO GOD November 12, 2006 Jay Robison Gen 4:1-5 and Heb 11:4 What does being faithful to God look like? Need to ask regularly This week in Bible study read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Super Bowl Evangelism - The Story Of Ananias

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2007

based on 67 ratings

| 13,808 views

The sermon uses "Linebacker Evangelism" (which can be seen and/or purchased at sermoncentral.com) to set the stage for a Friend Day later in the month.

OPEN: VIDEO: Linebacker Evangelism (offered on-line by Sermoncentral.com) APPLY: I fell in love with that video the first time I saw it because it makes fun of the idea of forced evangelism (something I HAVE to do!) while at the same time highlighting why we often don’t talk to others about our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish Well Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 7, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 7,644 views

Conclusion of Series on Perseverance

Finish Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 It will soon be time for me to leave this life. 7 I have fought a good fight. I have finished the work I was to do. I have kept the faith. 8 There is a crown, which comes from being right with God. The Lord, the One Who will judge, will give it to me on that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

How To Feed An Angry Man Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 20, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 3,923 views

Severe Anger is a form of Temporary Insanity! How to diffuse a short-fused man!

How to Feed an Angry Man Romans 12:20, 21 Romans 12:20-21 20 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV) Anger is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Life On Earth With A Focus On Eternity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 12,006 views

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY CAUSES US TO LIVE A USEFUL LIFE , A HOLY LIFE, A HAPPY LIFE AND RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD IN ETERNITY.

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY ********************************************** 1.LIVING WITH AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE GIVES US THE ASSURANCE OF GREAT GLORY AND REWARD FOR ALL THE SUFFERINGS WE ENDURE FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST IN THIS WORLD. THEREFORE WE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED EASILY IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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