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Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 12,396 views

We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generosity & Holding Back Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,667 views

These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 3,489 views

Three kinds of faith that invite the judgment of God.

March 19, 2006 Third Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- A side issue related to the text this morning begs our attention: • How can an angry Jesus, whipping the money-changers, be the loving Lord we know? At least one author has stated it this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2007

based on 53 ratings

| 45,600 views

A sermon about living into the person God has called you to be.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor of Grace UMC Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn My freshman year of college I took a public speaking course. It was a relatively small class and we had lots of fun giving our speeches. I remember our first assignment. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 139:12

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Your Heart’s Desire

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

| 10,830 views

THIS IS A VALENTINE'S DAY MESSAGE. IT ASKS THE QUESTION "DO WE HAVE A HEART'S DESIRE TO SEE PEOPLE SAVED?"

WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE ROMANS 9:1-3, 10:1-4 IF I WERE TO ASK , “WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE”, YOU WOULD HAVE MANY ANSWERS. SOME OF YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE A LOVED ONE YOU HAVEN’T HAD CONTACT WITH IN A LONG TIME. OTHERS MIGHT WANT TO CELEBRATE A SPECIAL DAY, LIKE CHRISTMAS, JUST ONE MORE TIME, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#9 We Believe In Being Good Stewards Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2022

| 1,980 views

As Christians we are servants of Christ. We were saved from sin, but we are saved and given purpose. We are called to serve and are stewards with all He has entrusted to us. This message was given on Stewardship Sunday, the day we approve our budget the the following year.

Begin message with Video clip: "CALL TO GIVE MORE" 0+46 found on Sermon Central As Christians, we all have been given special gifts (gifts of the Spirit) for us to serve one another: 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, God, & Success Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 9,899 views

How do you measure success? This sermon explores the contradiction in between the success God gives him and his position.

Genesis 39:20-23 Bibliography: (www.sermonillustrator.com: success) Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. “I get up when I fall down,” said Harvey. John D. Rockefeller Jr. remarked, “The secret of success is to do the common ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Cheerful Givers

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 6,943 views

A sermon preparing the congregation to pledge, emphasizing the need of the giver to give, not the need of the church to "get."

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XX October 21, 2001 Mt. 5:13-16, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Cheerful Givers” “Giving isn’t about the receiver or the gift but the giver. It’s for the giver.” That’s the theme of our annual stewardship program called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need A Hero?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 4,861 views

This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Nazarene

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 28, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 14,472 views

This is the sixth message in series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Gluttony Funny: A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. The man pleaded w/ the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 70,105 views

The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 24, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 5,855 views

Even Jesus did not meet every need that he was presented with. In the same way, neither can today’s church meet every need, BUT, we can meet some.

Introduction: I. One thing I know, when it comes to doing something good for others, there is no shortfall of opportunities. A. All around us are people in need of something. 1. People sick in the hospital, can be an opportunity to visit, and share God’s love. 2. People in nursing homes, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 4, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,217 views

We need a faith that works! Evidence of genuine transformation.

“A Faith That Works!” James 2:14-26 Introduction As a Marine Sergeant there were many times when I helped out the young troops in my charge with various sorts of favors. Sometimes I was the local financial aid officer, assisting a young Marine in between pay days with the money necessary for a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Hard Work And Providence Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

| 8,705 views

It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.

Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Financial Woes

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 4,025 views

This sermon will help you evaluate your financial woes, diagnose the problem/problems, and the prescribe the right solution to fix the problem.

Financial Woes Proverbs 18:13 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: A while back we studied through the book of Job in our adult Sunday School class. One over-arching principle we learned in the book of Job was that life consists of complex issues. This poses a real problem for those of us in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

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