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Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

If I want to be more like Jesus good intentions are not enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control (12th Sunday After Pentecost 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 8, 2024

One of those weapons that Satan has used very well through all generations is “fits of anger” (see Galatians 5:20 ESV). I once read a sentence sermon that went like this: "He who angers you controls you".

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Ephesians 4:25-32  So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.  (26)  Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

More Than Church Attendance

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005

Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is a funeral sermon I delivered to a standing room only crowd for one the most beloved grade school teachers in our community.

“Mabel Anderson, Lamb of God” It seems to me totally fitting that we should be paying our last respects to Mabel on Thanksgiving weekend. For that is what we are doing here today. We are giving thanks to Almighty God for sharing this beautiful woman with us. As I sat down this week to put pen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Covenant: What Is Requried Of Church Members ? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 13, 2004

Part 4 of Sermon Series on the Church Covenant and what is required of church members

Church Covenant: What Is Reguired Of Church Members ? # 4 Final in Series I Timothy 3:15 Congregation stand and read covenant: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

False Assumptions

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 20, 2003

Indentify and correct the two false assumptions many Christians hold

This past week, we dropped off Esther at my parents for a few days to train her to stay overnight. We had forgotten to bring diapers for Esther, so Susan and I went to Walgreen to buy diapers. I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?" The lady looked at Susan and I, and then ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: *other

Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 24, 2006

Examination of the third BE-Attitude: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Strength Under Control Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” James 1:2-8; 19-25 1. Acts 17:6 – in response to Paul and Silas’ preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of numbers of Jews and devout Greeks and many of the city’s leading ladies – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Athletics

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

6 points to remember as we run this race toward Heaven.

Spiritual Athletics By Pastor Jim May Most of us have watched the Olympics on TV. We have watched as the athletes competed in all sorts of contests. Regardless of their area of competition, every athlete had to pay a high price to get to the Olympics. I know a young man who had such a dream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vengeance Of The Lord

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 28, 2006

What is the vengeance of God all about and how does it apply to me?

The vengeance of the Lord Jeremiah 50-51 Scripture reading: 2 Peter 3 One of the things that really frustrates me is the lack of justice in our land and in our world. When hardened criminals get off with what appears to be a slap on the wrist, my dander really rises. I just can’t stand the lack ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of Mission

Contributed by Romualdo Macam on Sep 24, 2003

All Christian must involve in missions. Isaiah provides the essentials of mission. Mission will not have substance without true worship of, transforming work of, and team work with God.

ESSENTIALS OF MISSION (Pastor Ronald Macam) (Isaiah 6:1-8) Proposition: God wants his people to be involved in mission work. Introduction: Abraham Lincoln was considered by many as the greatest American president because he liberated many people (Black people) from slavery. Yet Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 24, 2003

The tongue- 1)The master key 2)A fire 3)A beast 4)A spring

Taming the tongue. Jas 3:1-12. WBC 26/10/03 pm INTRODUCTION The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill. Declared the Greek. The tongue destroys a greater hoard, The Turk asserts, than does the sword. A Persian proverb wisely saith, A lengthy tongue-an early death; Or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth 8 (Wk.9) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "eternal judgment"

Dakota Community Church January 11, 2009 Foundational Truth 8 (Week 9) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

In His Steps Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 4

IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible