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The Thanksgiving That Doesn't Count

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

based on 51 ratings

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Real thanksgiving is done with the right attitude. The prayer of the Pharisee was arrogant and despising toward the Publican, therefore it did not count. This sermon was developed for a community Thanksgiving service.

The Thanksgiving that Doesn’t Count STEVE MILLER, November 23, 2004 Luke 18:9-14 (NKJV) Do you remember the television commercial for Citibank with the two ladies in the grocery store? The one puts her hand on the other’s tummy and asks when the baby is due? The woman looks at her like she’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,350 views

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,396 views

Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

“Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"No Competition"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 11,520 views

In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,290 views

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Game Plan

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,082 views

We devise all these plans. Plans to win ball games, plans to succeed in life, and for our children to succeed, and plans to live good when we retire. What about a plan that will help us grow spiritually? Do you have a spiritual game plan? What about a

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO This Sermon is part outline and part full-text and adapted from a former sermon of mine. Your Spiritual Game Plan Col. 3:1-4 Prop: You can’t expect growth unless you plan for it. INTRO: Ø Talk about games plans for basketball, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 11,860 views

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Yoke's On You Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 14,374 views

An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

“The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Renew Your Thinking

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 12, 2003

based on 96 ratings

| 31,090 views

Paul urged the early Christians to replace their old sinful natural responses to difficulties with new attitudes. The great apostle wrote, "Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. To be made new in the attitude of your mi

Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 7,194 views

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

Listen! What Do You Hear

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 10,209 views

Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Listen ! What do you Hear? 16:1 ¶ And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Reality Based Faith & The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,969 views

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Reality Based Faith" (John 20:19-29) NOTE: Here is a suggested bulletin insert I wrote. The Sermon follows it, after the **** ed Doubting Thomas and the Audacious Claim of the Resurrection by Ed Vasicek, pastor, Highland Park Church Kokomo, IN Thomas the Apostle was certainly a great man of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Prints

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 6,411 views

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 "Heart Prints" Revelation 21: 1:1* ¶ Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2* And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How Did Nathan Know Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 6,593 views

just because he was sitting under a tree...

How Did Nathan Know? Epiphany 2 - January 15th John 1:43-51 † IN His Name! † Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord, Jesus Christ! A great Confession, often overlooked! Matt 16:16 But how did he know? In the gospels, there are a number of confessions about who Jesus was. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Responding To The Call Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 10,569 views

The journey of following Jesus, who calls us...

Responding to the Call Epiphany 3 – January 22 Mark 1:14-20 † In the Name of Jesus † Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Call of Bishop Cowther That day, as the slaves were packed into the Portuguese slave ship, they probably did not know that they would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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