Sermons on spiritual growth and insight: showing 5,086-5,100 of 115,232

Actions & Consequences Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 2 in series

ACTION & CONSEQUENCES Is it possible to fail while relying on God? Number 14: 20-24; 39-45 1) Actions Brings Consequences (vs. 39-40) a) Sin of Presumption (vs. 44) presumption means "overstepping bounds; taking liberties" Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man’s heart, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-24, Numbers 14:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Opportunities

Contributed by Joshua Giere on Sep 14, 2002

Opportunities: Seized and wasted. This is a practical serman given before we left for camp.

Did You Know? A dollar bill lasts approximately 18 months in circulation. A pencil can draw a line more than 30 miles long, but a pen can only draw a line about 1 mile long. Practice footballs used by NFL teams last only 2 or 3 days, with a playing life of about 5 hours. Home teams are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5, Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

¿dónde Está Tu Corazón? Series

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Sep 15, 2002

¿Dónde está tu corazón? ¿ Ya le pertenece a Cristo? ¿ Estas dispuesto a sufrir por causa de Cristo? ¿ Haras algo por los menos afortunados? Son preguntas a las que el oyente (la iglesia)sera desafiado para que ponga su corazon en las cosas que perduran.

¿Dónde está tu corazón? Mt. 6:19-21 Introduccion: Sep.1, 02; morning service, Ebenezer, Union City, CA Por dinnero las personas son capases de casi cualquier cosa. Se hizo una encuesta en 1990 por James Patterson y Peter Kim, para escribir un libro. Se hizo bastante investigacion para registrar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Victor's Crown Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 16, 2002

Part 4 in a study of the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 4 “The Victor’s Crown” Date: September 15, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:12 Introduction Our text tonight begins with the word blessed; the actual word translation here would be “happy” or “fortunate”. This is the attitude ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways To Grow In Your Relationship With Christ

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 17, 2002

This expository message will help Christians better understand how they can grow in Christ.

Introduction: In our text today Peter is writing to Christians and is giving them 3 ways that they can grow in their relationship with Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Essentials

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Sep 17, 2002

What three elements are needed for a more personal relationship with God?

CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS How has your life been? Is it a life that you are willing to document, photograph, and televise to everyone? Is it a life that you are willing to live over again - without any changes? In other words, in totality, are you perfectly satisfied with the life that you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Adventist

How Long Is Your Shadow ?

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

Can others see our progress in Christ?

How long is your shadow? As campers we have a lot in common, don’t we?? So we can talk to each other about our camping experiences .We are comfortable in the company of other campers. As followers of Christ we also have a lot in common. But for some reason or another our conversations don’t lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Postive Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

This is not a warm fuzzy feel good sermon

BE A POSITIVE PERSON Date: March 10,2002 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Phil. 2:1-8 Introduction No matter where you go what you do or who you are around. No matter how hard you try you just cannot get away from negative talk & negative people. Negative, negative, negative, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

But I Just Can't Win Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002

God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

After salvation we are commissioned to move forward in our Christianity. There are wonderful blessings beyond belief.

BEYOND BELIEF John 8:31-32 INTRO. In giving the Great Commission, Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world...." The requirement for the church to fulfill the work given to us in the Great Commission is that we "make disciples". I have heard many preachers from many backgrounds preach wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Real To You

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We have nothing to say to the world if Jesus is not real to us.

IS JESUS REAL TO YOU Illustration: 2 College kids with very smart friend Key Phrase: Unless Jesus is real to us we have nothing to say to the world. Passage Acts 4:1-22 They took note these men had been with Jesus. They took note that Jesus was real to them. Can the same be said of us by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un Hombre Verdadero

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Saber como ser el hombre que Dios queire que seamos!

EL HOMBRE VERDADERO Neh 7:2 INTRO: Hoy en día hay hombres que los sicólogos les están diciendo que deben buscar dentro de sí mismos y encontrar lo femenino en ellos. La Biblia me dice muy claramente: 1 Co. 6:9 “¿No sabéis que los injustos no heredarán el reino de Dios? No os engañéis: que ni los ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following God From The Low Place To The High Place

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 28, 2002

How did Habakkuk move from his ’low place’ to the high place?

Following God from the Low place to the High Place Habakkuk 1-3 Habakkuk ministered at the same time as Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a downward spiral to what I describe as a ‘low place’. Habakkuk found himself in the ‘low place’ as he was wondering why God allowed certain things to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Christian Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2002

Living a Christian life is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t stop at baptism. That is only the beginning. We can’t turn away from God after baptism or act as if you have it all taken care of now, there are things we need to do. We have been enlisted into

Theme: Christian Living Text: Col. 3:1-4 Prop: Every Christian needs to maintain Christian living daily. Trans: How do we go about daily Christian living? Intro: Last week and only one other time since I have been here have I preached on the subject of baptism. And the reason I preached on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confusion Of Christianity

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Exploration of the paradox of Christianity

Paradox -- a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true Para -- beyond Dox -- (dokein -- to think, opinion) (doxa -- glory) There are many paradoxes within Christianity. Listen to how one contemporary Christian song summarized a few: The Rose of Sharon wore a crown of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-31

Denomination: Church Of God