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Remember The Duck / There Is Now No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 7, 2023

Even those of us who call ourselves followers of the Christ find ourselves at times with a yoke weary and heavy laden.And when the yoke is heavy we become more vulnerable to sin and to self condemnation. Yet take heart "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Beloved ... We have a Lord ... that loves us ... fully. That understands the weight ... that the world tries to burden us ... with. Hear again our text from Matthew: Jesus says BIBLE "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. END (Mathew 11:28-30) Jesus shows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 103:12-14, Micah 7:19, Romans 7:14-19, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Talk To Yourself

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

How to give yourself a "pep talk" to encourage you to do better and make an eternal difference.

HOW TO TALK TO YOURSELF By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION When I used to play football or sports, and when I missed a tackle or didn’t make a play, I’d talk to myself, “Come on, you can get this guy.” But that was just a “pep talk.” Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t. Today, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

God is always faithful to us.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD II Tim. 2:11-13 INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man was crying uncontrollably as he sat on a park bench one day. A sympathetic lady just happened to walk by and stopped to talk to him. “What’s the matter?” asked the woman. “Don’t you have any money?” “Oh, no. It’s not that. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Now

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Examines the faith of Martha after the death of Lazarus

Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached out his hand and the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-23, John 11:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Run To The Battle Line!

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

Preach this one with GUSTO! What is the proper response when faced with a battle? Run To The Battle line with Faith & Run to the Battle line with Action..

Run To The Battle line 1 Samuel 17:1-51 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Introduction … we are all in a battle! All throughout God’s word we see evidence that God knows we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To The Shepherds

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006

The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Ananias: Vessel Of Courage"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2004

No one can predict what great things God will accomplish through even your smallest steps of obedience, courage and grace.

There was, in Damascus, a certain disciple named Ananias. I think he was a young man. Because in Joel 2:28 God said through the prophet that after He poured out His Spirit on all mankind, their old men would dream dreams and their young men would see visions. And here, in Acts 9:10, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is The Secret For Success? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 3, 2008

God’s Word teaches us how we can be sure we will be successful in our life.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: What is the Secret of Success? Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 3, 2008 Today, I am continuing a series entitled Questions for God. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wash Your Feet Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Feb 8, 2011

This sermon examines the fifth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "and forgive us our debts...", seeking to explore our need for God’s daily pardon.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER WASH YOUR FEET! "This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parched People Dig Deep Into God's Grace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2013

When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep be deciding to discover the grace of God.

Title: Parched People Dig Deep Text: Isaiah 12 Thesis: When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep by deciding to discover the grace of God. Background Comments: Isaiah is not easy book… Isaiah in the Old Testament is the Apostle Paul of the New Testament. It is heavily prophetic and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013

The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Chased A Lion Today

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Life should be us stepping up to challenges

1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Business Of The Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2013

Whatever we do, we must not let our traditions steal our joy or our love. We must not let “church business” keep us from “the business of the church.”

A few years ago, I came across some odd laws from a long time ago that were still on the books in the 21st Century. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. For example, young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, Mississippi, unless it's in a church. In Blackwater, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free