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Ego Part 4: Edging God Out Through Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

One of the ways we Edge God out is when when we ignore the fear of the Lord and fall prey to fear of men. How does fear impact our relationship with God? What is the antidote?

EGO _ Edging God Out through Fear There is a reality show on TV called the Fear Factor. The participants are challenged to conquer their fears across many things and then one person wins a good amount of money. The “activities” include, staying in closed spaces, being with disgusting creepy crawly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-30, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plentiful Harvest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2008

A plentiful harvest requires seeing eyes, willing hands and a servant’s heart.

Matthew 9: 35 – 10:8 / A Plentiful Harvest Intro: When my children were little, Sunday after church was the toughest day of the week for me. One particular Sunday, I sat in my chair in front of the TV and pretended to sleep. My kids tried their best to awaken me. Finally, Jon climbed up on my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Settling The Servanthood Issue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2006

Serving doesn’t make you a servant, but if you are a servant you will serve.

Settling the Servanthood Issue Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/27/06 Play “Me Church” Video (http://www.worshiphousemedia.com). We live in a “me-first” culture that encourages us to think of ourselves first and others…well, rarely. We’re told to focus on our self-image, to be involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Oarsman

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008

Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

"seeing Jesus Everywhere"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2023

A sermon about seeing Jesus in the stranger, the hungry, the thirsty, the sick and the prisoner.

“Seeing Jesus Everywhere” Matthew 25:31-46 If we were to go back and read the end of Chapter 24 and the entire 25th Chapter of Matthew we would see Jesus telling a parable about the importance of staying awake because the Master comes at an unexpected time, the importance of bringing extra oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Identifying Marks Of The Friends Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Marks of servants of Jesus

Seven identifying marks of the friends of Jesus John 15:9-17 Did you know that there are certain words we say and things we do that seem to have their roots in scripture but they actually don’t. For instance, there are certain sayings like: Moderation in all things. Spare the rod and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

The faith of four friends - Jesus heals a man sick with palsy.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, “We have twenty-five cents—and all the promises of God! (Wycliffe Handbook of Preaching & Preachers, W. Wiersbe, p. 242) Jesus chose Capernaum as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018

Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Stewardship To Proclaim The Mystery Of God Now Revealed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2018

“I have become its servant.” Paul says that he is not only a servant of Jesus Christ; he is also a servant of the Church, appointed and commissioned by the Lord.

7/18/18 Tom Lowe IIIA2a? A Stewardship to Proclaim the Mystery of God Now Revealed (Colossians 1:25-27) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:25-27 (NIV) (Text) 1:25-27: 25 I have become its servant by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Be Thankful For Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001

Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Memorial Service For Tom Rogers

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 10, 2009

Memorial service for Christian man, Tom Rogers. Tom was a Christian with a Servant’s Heart.

October 8, 2009 Reading of the Obituary of Tom Rogers age 60 This obituary tells us many things about Tom. It tells us of his birth and death, where he has lived, the family he leaves behind, and the paths that he chose in this life by way of his work and accomplishments. It gives us many facts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001

how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Motivation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009

This is a clear message that shows that the price of servanthood does not come without the enemy being on the premises.

The Power of Motivation Introduction The Devil has the power to motivate you to get to your place of purpose/destiny before you’re scheduled to arrive, nonetheless, this is only contingent upon how you stand the test or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational