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261 - Why Do Good? Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 7, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 7,521 views

Discover why we are instructed to do good as followers of Christ.

SERMON 261 – WHY DO GOOD? ILL: DO IT ANYWAY While we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:10). People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. ………Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 17,234 views

In the game of life it is time to take sides. In the Kingdom there is no nuetral ground, whose side are you on?

Who’s side are you on? JOS 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" JOS 5:14 "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Biblical Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 4,315 views

We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Prodigal Had Left

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 17, 2003

based on 165 ratings

| 7,443 views

We never get so far from God that we cannot come home. A message of grace and restoration.

What The Prodigal Had Left Luke 15:11-24 Introduction In these fourteen verses we find one of the greatest short stories ever written. We have the story about a rebellious, wasteful son and a father who loved him. But this is more than just a story about an earthly father and son, it has a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 8,870 views

So many good people are misguided as to the true beauty of Heaven

The Beauty of Heaven Rev 21; 1,2 Introduction 1. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that the world is not destined to remain as it is. 2. Nature reveals this as well in her constant rejuvenation; Summer-fall-winter-spring. 3. For the Christian no thought is more pleasing that the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural Supply And Surplus Part 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 18,102 views

God s His people to have a surplus in the area of finances. If we are going to spread the message of the Gospel, we must move out of society’s wya of thinking concerning our money.

II Corinthians 9:5-15; TEXT Ephesians 4:28 PART I God s His people to experience surplus in the area of their finances. In these verses, we see the foundation of this principle. During my years as a pastor, I have heard people in the congregation make this statement, “I don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Times

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 10, 2001

based on 109 ratings

| 15,814 views

What time is it in a spiritual sense ? This sermon looks at what year, month,dat and hour it is.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Chron 12:32 and Ephesians 5:17-18. We are to discern the times we are living in. If we do that rightly it will effect the way we live our lives. We will be like a housekeeper that works diligently keeping the house in order as we expect the master’s return very soon. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:5-9, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: *other

God's Love Brings Protection Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 21, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 8,475 views

No one outside of the Love of Christ will survive.

What if you don’t know what to say? Say nothing? …Speak about Love. Comfort others with God’s Word. Enlighten them to the future. Bring up Gods wonderful Grace. The Power of His Might. The hedge of protection we have in Him. Isaiah 4:2-4 “Those whose names are written down to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Issues: Drinking Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

based on 174 ratings

| 6,657 views

Even though drinking hits home with our families and friends, we must oppose it to stop it from destroying those whom we love.

INTRO: Do I have to try to impress you with the statistics? You already know them. Even unbelievers are alarmed at the rise in alcoholism, drunk driving, and broken homes. The problem of drinking today is “staggering”. We need to be sympathetic with alcoholics who try to break their addiction, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Settles It Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 5,211 views

Part 12 in a Sermon Series on the 119th Psalm

That Settles It! Part 12 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 1, 2003 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 89-96 Introduction Growing up I often heard this saying, “as sure as shooting”, or “you can count on that”. How about “as sure as day turns into night.” What is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

Two Wisdom's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,193 views

Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Towards God!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,446 views

The life of a man is not composed of what they have.What good does is it for a man to gain the whole world yet forfeits his soul!Be rich in God!

16And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killer Instinct (Anger) Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 7, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 5,385 views

Anger is a powerful sin that destroys relationships and adversely affects our relationshipo with God. God invites us not only to control our anger, but to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19-21 “Killer Instinct” (Anger) INTRODUCTION Many of the seven deadly sins appear to be harmless at first glance. Pride can be downgraded to simply having an “attitude.” Envy is such a common “sin,” that can’t be all that bad, besides it is what fuels our economy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - The White Witch Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,110 views

#5 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

For you to fully appreciate CS Lewis & LWW, you must understand something about Narnia. Under all the beauty of itsâ€™ peaceful winter scenes...NARNIA is at war! A world in crisis...under siege. Much like our world. Long ago, Narnia was created by Aslan, the Great Lion. Son of the Great Emperor. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing What You Want To Do

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Jan 30, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 3,339 views

A Message given at New Years but can be done anytime you want to challenge people to spiritual maturity.

Happy New Year Did anyone, besides me, eat too much? I’m glad to say, the house is beginning to get back to normal (whatever normal may be in our house, can I get an Amen?) Tuesday, the children will be getting back to their normal routines, as will we. My New Year’s Resolutions 1 - Drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Foursquare

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