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Earmarks Of The Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

based on 136 ratings

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Earmarks or distinguishing marks of the Christian.

INTRO.- The apostle Paul bore the marks of Jesus on his body. What did he mean? Many commentators suggest that those “marks” were scars from being beaten as a Christian. Do you have any distinguishing marks that you are a Christian? ILL. - I heard it said years ago that if you were sent to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, 2 Chronicles 6:17, Galatians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

based on 129 ratings

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What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005

based on 225 ratings

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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

Mary – A Symbol Of Trust

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005

based on 145 ratings

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Mary can teach us to trust God with reckless abandon

– adapted from Caught in a higher love by Carolyn Baker Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military generals who ever lived, conquered almost the entire known world with his vast army. One night during a campaign, he couldn’t sleep and left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph On A Donkey

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 20, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Palm Sunday - Triumphal Entry

There was a man and his wife who were driving along on the way to church. They were late, and the man was fussing at his wife for taking too long getting the kids ready. Surely she could be more organized. As you might expect, he was also driving too fast. Sure enough, a police car pulls them over. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Love Of God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 28, 2006

based on 41 ratings

| 10,570 views

(Morning Service) A sermon about God’s love for us and how that love actually gives us the faith to love Him and be obedient to Him. (Bulletin insert included)

There is the story of a man who told his wife that he loved her more than anything else in the world, and he wanted to have a candlelight dinner with her. He said for her to hurry up and fix dinner and he would rush home just as soon as the poker game was over. There are many types of love, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Whodunit? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

based on 32 ratings

| 3,666 views

Who killed Jesus?

WHODUNIT (MK 14:40-43) Nobody could have predicted the controversy that erupted over the Aramaic-speaking, English-subtitled movie “The Passion of the Christ.” Months before the film’s release, rabbis went on the offensive and questioned publicly the appropriateness of such a movie. It seems that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:40-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Obedience Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Paul gives us two requirements for living together in obedience to God.

LIVING TOGETHER IN OBEDIENCE Philippians 2:12-18 INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes we set the course, but we need to allow God to be the unchangeable standard that we obey: 1. Lighthouse illustration: The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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David’s anointing

I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 16, 2008

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Respond to the unique claims of Jesus.

WHO IS JESUS? John 14.6 S: Jesus C: Religion, pluralism Th: Confusion Pr: RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE CLAIMS OF JESUS. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that pluralism has difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Urgent Warning Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

based on 84 ratings

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Throughout history, God continually gave His chosen people urgent warnings. As Jesus looks out over the city of Jerusalem, He laments the fact that they failed to heed those warnings by refusing to recognize Him as their Messiah.

1. The urgent warning of God’s permanent Word (37a) 2. The urgent warning of God’s passionate grace (37b) 3. The urgent warning of God’s present consequence (38) 4. The urgent warning of God’s pending judgment (39) MATTHEW 23:37-39 Thomas Huxley was known as Darwin’s Bulldog. He was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Known By Obedience Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

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Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is eternal life.

There is something that we should all take note of in the Book of First John. Fellowship, sharing our lives in Christ, doesn’t continue for nothing. Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is continued ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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