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Too Good To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Can a person be too good to go to heaven? The Bible gives us the account of two men who were too good to go to heaven.

TOO GOOD TO GO TO HEAVEN LUKE 18:11-13, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Many times when people are asked if they believe that they will go to heaven when they die they will say that they believe they will on the basis that are not bad, they keep the ten commandments, and they follow and observe the demands of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-13, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Worship Weekly Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 4,605 views

God calls us to worship -- together and often.

In a television program I watch, there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 4,548 views

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Proverbs 28:3-28

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Looking For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 5,417 views

We are all called, and God’s grace is sufficient to make us the people we can be.

John 1:29-42 “What Are We Looking For?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus’ first disciples had been disciples of John the Baptist. And when John saw Jesus passing by he said: “Look, the Lamb of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Say What Lord! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 15, 2005

based on 74 ratings

| 10,352 views

This is a sermon series on the prophet Jonah and how we can learn from this man who disobeyed but later was restored. This first sermon deals with storms created by disobedience. How is the storm calmed and what did Jonah do to see it calm?

Title: Say What Lord? (Part 1 Of A Series Entitled – The Extent Of God’s Mercy) Text: Jonah 1:1-17 Pray!!! Introduction: - This morning we are starting a new sermon series from the book of Jonah entitled, The Extent Of God’s Mercy. - The book of Jonah shows the Christian that God is a God of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beatitudes (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 3,446 views

A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 45 ratings

| 4,325 views

Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Equipped?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 18, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 9,103 views

Did you know that when you asked Jesus into you’re heart, you enlisted in the army Of the Most High God. And He equipped you with a powerful suit of armour!

ARE YOU EQUIPPED? Twilla Paris; Warrior is a Child Lyrics: Lately I’ve been winning battles left and right But even winners can get wounded in the fight People say that I’m amazing Strong beyond my years But they don’t see inside of me I’m hiding all the tears ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Uses Imperfect People

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jun 19, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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From the book of Judges, we see the story of Ehud and how God uses imperfect people (like you and I) to accomplish his purposes.

Now, this is not a true story—mind you, but an apocryphal writing in which the pope in medieval times was persuaded by some of his more conservative advisors to endure no longer the presence of Jews in the very heart and core of world Christianity. The Jews of Rome were evicted from their homes by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race Of Faith With Perseverance

Contributed by Robert Sauers on Oct 23, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The life of the Christian is compared to a race. How are we able to run this race with perseverance?

Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 28,198 views

This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.

Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Come To The Lord's Table

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 6,619 views

Our Savior invites us to partake of his body and blood at his table as a proclamation of the forgiveness that is ours made possible through his death.

Maundy Thursday was a significant day in the life of our Savior. Many important things happened in Jesus’ life on this evening. On the first Maundy Thursday Jesus prayed to his Father so intensely that his sweat was as drops of blood. On this night our Savior was betrayed by Judas with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Year Old Faith

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001

based on 73 ratings

| 3,924 views

Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.

12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16 I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

based on 376 ratings

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We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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