Sermons about Societal Barriers

When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002

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How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Believe, Therefore We Speak Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

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Because our faith is founded on the sure promises of God, it will share the message of the Gospel out of thanks to God.

We saw last week that since our faith has such a sure foundation on the faithful promises of our never changing God, it will affect our whole lives. What we believe affects who we are and what we do. When we see the love God has showered upon us, our lives become lives of thanks to him. So, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Driver's Seat

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

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Who is in charge, us or God?

When I was a teenager the Explorer Scouts of the Sam Houston Area Council joined forces with the Sports Car Club of America to put on a youth road rally. Please understand this was not a race, it was quite the contrary. One of their primary goals every year was to encourage safe driving. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Brick In The House Of God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 9, 2003

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God uses people as building materials. We see why this is surprising. We also see how God does it.

Ephesians 2:13-22 “BECOMING A BRICK IN THE HOUSE OF GOD” There are people who build houses out of garbage. Did you know that? It is the oddest thing, really. If you go to the internet and type “houses constructed out of garbage,” you will find numerous examples of people who build houses out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Me2church Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

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Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the second two.

Me2Church Thanksgiving Message Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers I believe that developing spiritual eyes – eyes that see God all around us – spot Him in things and in people and in world events and in circumstances good and bad – this is the key to thanksgiving. All over the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

So Close Yet So Far Away

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003

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This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Worship - How To Not Be Struck Dead

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007

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The ancient practices of worship when priests would enter the holy of holies to meet with God required them to be found spotless...this sermon relates the tabernacle and tent of meeting to today’s forms of worship.

(Intro Video-ark of the covenant-Holy of Holies) Ok, Some of you are probably wondering how Noah’s ark fit inside this small box. Did they shrink it? What’s up with that? So, I have to clear up some of your confusion. The ark of the covenant and Noah’s ark are two different things. Noah’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: *other

Finding A New Peace Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 25, 2007

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We can recover lost peace by focusing upon the source of peace. #2 in a 4-part series.

Title: Finding A New Peace Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 Introduction: “Encouraging” The New Members “Bill and Sue” had recently moved into the city, and had been visiting our church for several weeks. They made friends quickly, and possessed a variety of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 7, 2008

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A time of reflection on the grace and mercies of God, letting know that we love Him.

Introduction: Some time ago I bought a book titled “10,000 Ways to Say I Love You”.The book is a (Paperback edition )-by Gregory Godek. The book description say “Say "I love you" again, and again, and again . . . “This little book of love is the biggest collection of loving ideas ever gathered in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006

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One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2005

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Paul looks at life without Christ and life with Christ in uniting people

The July issue of Christianity today had an article written by Timothy George, Is the Church Divided? He makes the statement, “Our visible disunity causes many unbelievers to stumble. The problem is not only division, but divisiveness, within congregations as well as between (and within) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Begin Dreaming Again"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 13, 2005

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We can begin dreaming again in spite of tragedies in our life. It is possible to believe that God can restore our losses.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches September 18, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented power and protection to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of Community

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 26, 2005

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Inaugural sermon for fall 2005 series through the book of Acts

My colleague in ministry, Arnetta Bailey, writes of the fears that we all have when we enter into a new experience with a new group of people: ‘Can you remember what it was like to start a new job or walk into a new church?’ she writes. ‘Perhaps you scanned the room for a friendly face. Was there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Expatriate (A Success Story)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 24, 2009

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When everything seems falling apart, can I still pursue my dreams? Let’s hear The 7 Advices from a very succesful expatriate

THE EXPATRIATE By: Randy Bataanon Daniel 6:1-28 (Seven advices from a very successful expatriate) He was born from a rich and royal family in his country. He is studying law in a state manage but first class university. He is handsome, intelligent and godly man. Everybody predict a bright future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Struggle For Peace Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

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The commandment not to kill is also a commandment to make peace.

By Rev Bill Stewart 1 Chris said last week that the first five focus on Loving God while the final five Commandments deal with Loving our neighbour. The Sixth Commandment says very simply: "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17). Our translation "murder" makes it clear that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

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