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Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

based on 41 ratings

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Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-34, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 31, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Christ is the returning King. When He comes, He will judge people with regard to their submission to His rule in their lives.

Great Expectations Text: Luke 19:11-27 Introduction: In the early 1990s the American media reported on the case of Michael Fay, an18-year-old American residing in Singapore. He was charged with defacing personal property and had to face the state’s legal punishment for the crime...which in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,179 views

A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 3,971 views

A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Believers Sin, Do They Have To Be Saved All Over Again? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 3,417 views

Once we’ve been set free from sin’s prison we’re eternally pardoned.

When Believers Sin, Do They Have to be Saved All Over Again? Gal. 3:22July 17, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Coming

Contributed by Donald Porter on Oct 5, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 9,647 views

God’s judgmenthas been released and change is coming to the church.

CHANGE IS COMING!! • Something has changed in the heavenly realms! In the middle of August, I was seeking God for what His emphasis was for this upcoming year. As I sought God I was filled with sadness. I felt like Jeremiah in the book of Lamentations as I looked at our community. I saw the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

based on 53 ratings

| 4,238 views

Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,977 views

Love requires some responsibility

INTRODUCTION • Last week we looked at how important it is for all of us to find some area of service in the church. We looked at how important it is for all of us to work together in accomplishing the work that God has commissioned us with. • Today we are going to take things a step deeper. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Dimensions Of Obedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 1, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 12,204 views

Many people think they can find happiness by satisfying their appetites yet remain unfulfilled. Sadly, people strive for more money, better jobs and promotions failing to realize that the Lord is the giver of success. God gave us directions in how to find

The Blessed Dimensions of Obedience (Deut 8:1-20) Many people think they can find happiness by satisfying their appetites yet remain unfulfilled. Sadly, people strive for more money, better jobs and promotions failing to realize that the Lord is the giver of success. God gave us directions in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004

based on 124 ratings

| 13,059 views

There are 5 Servant Songs (some say 4--but I’m using 5). This sermon serves as an introduction of the series, and it serves as an introduction of Christ’s earthly ministry.

(some of the ideas for this sermon I got from an old sermon of my dad’s (also Larry Brincefield). If he had an original source, it is unknown to me. If you recognize anything herein that I need to give credit for; please advise.) Sunday, January 18, 2004 Title: Bruised Reeds and Smoking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Powerful Love In Action

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Feb 11, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 8,651 views

In these verses we see God’s powerful love revealed in the actions of His Son, Jesus. This love lives on in our lives, as we serve others for Christ’s sake.

“Powerful Love in Action” Luke 6:17-26 February 15, 2004 Pain exists. Suffering is real. It takes many forms. I received an email this week from a man in Moscow via our church website. He had seen our webpage on the internet and he reached out to us through email. His son suffered an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Sign, Ashes = Repentance

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 5,546 views

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Ash Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 ’Sign, Ashes = Repentance 27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Sign, Ashes = Repentance

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004

based on 60 ratings

| 5,261 views

A sermon for Ash Wednesday

27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 8,029 views

God uses the storms of our lives to shape us to be more like Christ

Apprenticing under the Master Mark 4:35-41 September 11, 2005 Jesus and the Storm When you were trained for your job, did your trainer ever give you a task that was too big for you to see how you did? This is what Jesus does here with his disciples Jesus Calms the Storm That day when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

The Faith Of An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,832 views

We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I know in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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