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Entangled And Overcome

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 16, 2010

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Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from Christ and the consequences. Peter knew first hand the process which leads to denial and has much to teach us.

Entangled and Overcome 07/05/09 AM Text: 2 Peter 2:20-21 Introduction Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from the truth of Christ and the consequences. Peter had first hand knowledge of the process which can lead to denial; he experienced them the night of Christ’s betrayal. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 8,494 views

Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 13,229 views

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 7,457 views

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Heart That Sees Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 9,115 views

6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Costs, Commitments And Crosses

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2019

based on 1 rating

| 13,011 views

This sermon deals with what it means to follow Jesus. It involves a cost (Total Trust), a commitment (Total Loyalty) and A Cross Life (AN ALL IN LIFESTYLE). When we live such a way it opens up the door for the Abundant Life - Blessings, Favor and Miracles

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Title: Costs, Commitment and Crosses What does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon looks at the cost (total trust), the commitment (total loyalty) and “the cross” (an ALL IN LIFESTYLE) of following Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Our Elders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 6, 2023

| 2,655 views

For the love of family, we cannot forget about members of our family who are getting older. Scripture teaches us that those who do not care for their relatives have denied the faith. We need to learn what it means to love our elders.

Video Ill.: “Everybody Loves Raymond: Golf for It”, Season 8, Episode 23, 11:00 - 14:11 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a Godly life. (Proverbs 16, NLT) 29 The glory of the young is their strength;? the gray hair of experience is the splendor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Proverbs 20:29, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5:1-8, John 19:25-27, Galatians 6:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 574 views

The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Galatians 6:14-18, Revelation 14:12, Daniel 7:18, Psalm 30:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Straw The Broke The Camel's Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

based on 1 rating

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By focussing on king Manasseh we realise that there comes a point when God says enough is enough, but that does not mean we are beyond God's grace.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 21:1-18 “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” Picture Focus on the idea of comparing ourselves to others. We feel that others are close in God’s view. While we can feel like a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Book Descriptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 5,670 views

Book descriptions and articles for missions

1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity And Us

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 3, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 3,738 views

What does it take to become a genuine Christian

Christianity and Us We all have a desire to be included in the 144,000 that go to heaven when Christ comes again. Yet, have we fully considered what it will take to be included in that group? Have we mistakenly made the assumption that since we were baptized and attend church every week that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Adventist

The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 7,888 views

This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Once Was Blind, But Now I Have To See

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,738 views

If you want your life to be "fixed" so that everything is easy and pleasant, see a shrink. But if you want to be a disciple, come to Jesus!

Lynn Williams is a professor of creative writing at Emory University and she has written a wonderful little short story called, “Personal Testimony.” Personal Testimony is a story about a 12 year old girl who is the daughter of a fire and brimstone evangelistic preacher from West Texas, who every ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Thorny Thicket Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,704 views

For Martin Luther King Day. The words we offer fall into the thorny thicket of anxiety, despair, and distraction. Like King with his dream, we the church can give hands and feet to help those so captured.

Our back yard is a thorny thicket. Other people have manicured lawns, with friendly plants laid out in neat rows. But our back yard is a tangled thorny thicket. Along one fence there are blackberries, growing in long canes that have to be tied up lest they wander into the next county. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 4,852 views

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 6

RAGS TO RICHES (MARK 10:46-52) Joel Gregory told a story of a blind, poor and hungry Indian beggar who sat beside a road, starved from the scarcity of travelers and how much rice they could give him. One day he heard the thunder of a chariot in the distance. It was the grand entourage of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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