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A Right Focus Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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We may not have a perfect Christmas, but we can have a right Christmas when we focus on Jesus, this is #1 in a four part series - "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

Introduction: The Christmas pageant at FIRST CHURCH was always a highlight of the holidays for the members of the church. The director took great pains to make sure everything was perfect for the performance. Lines were memorized, costumes were created and everything was just right for the annual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Free Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002

based on 124 ratings

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The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's About Integrity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 12, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Integrity is not what we do. Integrity is who we are.

It’s About Integrity Matthew 27:11-26 April 10, 2005 You are going to think that I made this up, but I promise you that this is a true story. A few years ago, I got a phone call from the father of a fourteen year old boy. He was the father of one of my son’s friends and thought that I should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003

based on 324 ratings

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The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:28-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Methodist

Answering The Call - Part Two: Immediately Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 23, 2009

based on 7 ratings

| 6,355 views

Jesus only requires two things - repent with belief towards Him, and to follow Him.

Mark 1:14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Failed Journey

Contributed by John Rohrbeck on Aug 2, 2008

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No matter how well we think we have made preparations, there are times that we fall short of our goal. It is not through our own efforts that we will attain eternal life - it is only through obedience to God’s plan and acceptance of Jesus as our Savior.

Wednesday evening – How do we put that in perspective? We thought we had a plan. We were taking the youth to the Real Life Church in Macon to their Judgement House presentation called “the METH Effect”. I had called earlier in the week to try to make a reservation and was told that the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I See What You're Saying

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 23, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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How consistent are we in the messages that we send? Paul cautions Timothy (and us) to be careful with our words as well as our deeds.

Father’s Day 2009 I See What You’re Saying 1 Timothy 6:11-16 June 21, 2009 Happy Father’s Day to everyone but especially to all the fathers. This week we will take a break from our series on The Parables of Jesus to hear a special message for fathers but also for everyone who might be seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 8,036 views

A sermon about faith prevailing over fear.

Philippians 4:4-8 “Antidote for Anxiety” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Currently I am reading a fantastic novel entitled “The Shack.” It’s a Christian book which is currently on the New York Times Best-Seller list. The main ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Patience. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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Patience is a virtue!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yielding Years

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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How long should it take for us to bear fruit and mature in Christ? Here is a little insight from the book of Leviticus.

THE YIELDING YEARS Leviticus 19:23-25 Today, I would like to jump back into the Book of Leviticus to check out a passage of Scripture that paints an incredible picture of the life of a believer. Typically, most people kind of shy away from the book of Leviticus (as its name states) it is one of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shelf Life Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 3,310 views

The bread God provides for us can’t be acquired at a drive-up window, or purchased in bulk from Costco to stockpile in your freezer. In fact, it isn’t only food: it’s all of our needs, and we need to look to him daily to provide.

How many of you have ever used those Pillsbury refrigerated dough products? Dinner rolls or biscuits or croissants? The ones where you peel off the paper and then rap the cylinder smartly on the corner of the counter and it bursts open? They’re really popular because you can make so many things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Exodus 16:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Example Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 6,840 views

Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 10,292 views

Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

based on 3 ratings

| 18,053 views

A Veterans Day Sermon (but can also be adapted for Memorial Day) which likens the requirements of discipleship to being an obedient soldier

Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

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