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Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 17, 2005

based on 104 ratings

| 26,244 views

This sermon teaches us the importance of allowing our faith to be stretched.

Have you done anything in your faith walk recently that stretched you? We use the term “stretch” to refer to growth, development and learning. I must admit, it goes against human nature to be stretched. There is a popular story that illustrates our reluctance to be stretched. Ill- A man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Onward Christian Soldier

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 18,982 views

God has equipped the believer with His armor to use in the spiritual battles we face every day.

The Onward Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20) Well folks, it’s great to be back with you tonight. It’s a real joy to be with those who love the Lord Jesus and love each other. I believe when we come to God’s house that this should be a place where we can enjoy each other’s company and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Some, Helping Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

based on 68 ratings

| 10,760 views

In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 6,078 views

In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Like A Child

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 5,691 views

Christ clearly teaches that it is not religious observance or our goodness that saves. Christ teaches that it simply takes child-like faith. But what does it mean to come to God in child-like faith?

Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. COMING LIKE A CHILD LUKE 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Sandwiched between the accounts of a Pharisee who believed that he would go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005

based on 225 ratings

| 33,596 views

The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 27, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 6,024 views

Part 1 - unforgiveness of the Faith series.

FAITH PART 1 – UNFORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • Food Bank Success (Approximately 900 lbs. of food.) • Please keep donating (especially with the holidays ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,453 views

23rd Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 25 - Series A

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 25) October 23, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we humbly give you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 6,101 views

I borrowed the title from a Sermoncentral contributor because it was so good. But the rest of this sermon deals with sexual immorality and how the Christian needs to walk in a sexually darkened world.

LIVING A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD Let me tell you about a couple I have become familiar with, Josh and Jerusha. These two grew up together in the same neighborhood, you could say. Actually, Josh was a few years older than Jerusha and had the pleasure of watching Jerusha grow from an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,294 views

Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,435 views

We are living in a time when God is calling us to live beyond our natural capabilities, to dream big for the Kingdom of God.

The Year of the Dreamer NCF- recognizes importance of greater body of Christ When a person is born-again/saved/regenerated, they are said to be baptized into Jesus Christ. When someone is saved/born-again, they also are said to be baptized into the Body of Christ. They become part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have A Dream Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 8,562 views

The world needs men/women with a dream- to stand for the truth of God’s Word,the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the message of the Kingdom of God.

I Have A Dream! Opening Comments Aug 28, 1963- steps of the Lincoln Memorial … Dr Martin Luther King, Jr … delivered a speech … I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unthinkable Request

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 4,578 views

How could God ask something like this of Abraham. This message looks at the faith of Abraham.

The movie “Sophie’s Choice” tells the story of a woman who was having a hard time adjusting to life due to a past event that consumed her with guilt and pain. Sophie was a Polish Christian who was arrested by the Nazi’s during WWII and placed with her two kids into a Concentration Camp. While in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Laughing At God's Promises

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

based on 60 ratings

| 34,557 views

Sometimes God’s promises are so amazing they are hard to beleive! Yet God does the amazing.

In the movie “It Could Happen to You” which is said to be loosely based on a true story, Nicolas Cage plays a cop who stops in to a diner and doesn’t have enough money to give a tip to the waitress, so he makes an unbelievable promise. He says that he has a lottery ticket and if he wins, her tip ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Know! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 7,103 views

You know more than you think. John gives us 3 simple things to know that will help our faith grow

INTRODUCTION • I have enjoyed our journey through the book of John. I hope this book both challenged and encouraged you in your walk with Jesus. • I believe there are times when we can get overwhelmed by all the things we should and need to know concerning our faith. • We can get so overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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