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Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

based on 170 ratings

| 30,090 views

In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Clay People

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 9,554 views

Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of Victory Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 13,233 views

The key to the Christian life is to live in victory and the key to victory is Looking to Jesus. This message instructs the believer how to look to Christ in appropriating the victory.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART THREE “THE WALK OF VICTORY – LOOK TO JESUS!” HEBREWS 12:1-2 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Focus And Generosity Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,413 views

This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s book "The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader."

Focus And Generosity Phil 3:10-14, Mat 20:25-28 May 19, 2003 I. I have been talking about the things that we need to develop to be the leaders that we should be in our families, in our profession, and in our service for God. II. Something that we have to develop as leaders is Focus. A. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

based on 90 ratings

| 5,064 views

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God's People Move Up Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 6,475 views

Discover how to bridge the gap between clergy and laity and restore the value and usefulness of God’s people

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) This morning’s message title could be better stated as “Let God’s People Move Back Up.” We’re not talking about promotion, but rather restoration, as we continue in our series on The Dynamics of Church. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 2, 2003

based on 149 ratings

| 36,758 views

Just before Jesus returned to his rightful place in Heaven there were final things he wanted to do for his disciples. He still offers to do these for his followers today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 70 “Final Instructions” Luke 24:36-53 It was an almost impossible situation that the eleven remaining disciples (after Judas’ death) faced as they met in private to discuss the plan for their next move. They were frightened and confused. Their initial response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 8,016 views

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mighty Miracle On Mount Olivet

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 13, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 5,453 views

IN THIS SERMON ON THE ASCENSION OF JESUS, WE SEE THE ASCENSION , THE ANNOUNCEMENTS , THE AFTERMATH ,AND THE ARRIVAL.

A MIGHTY MIRACLE ON MOUNT OLIVET ACTS 1:9-12 When I was a boy I used to read Superman comic books. I remember when superman would fly up into the sky, he would say up , up and away. Of course that was not reality. But in our text, we see reality, actual history, when Jesus went back to Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Purity: The Result Of A Commitment To Holiness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Aug 13, 2002

based on 178 ratings

| 12,094 views

Holiness and its practicality

Islington Baptist Church August 11, 2002 I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Scripture reading: Leviticus 18 Sexual purity: the result of a commitment to holiness In Leviticus 11:44a God says to the Israelites “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy.” In I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home On Father's Day

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 11, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 47,874 views

Father’s Day is a day to honor our father, our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son is a pure reflection of a loving father and what it means to come home on Father’s Day.

Dads, today is our day, but Father’s Day has somehow never been held in as high regard as Mother’s Day. Mother’s just have that certain something. After all, whenever you see someone holding a sign or mouthing “hello,” they’re saying, “Hi, Mom,” and usually not, “Hi Dad.” Now, I’m not complaining, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Personal Revival Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 5, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 7,982 views

The third installment in the Prparing for Personal Revival series

Ps 51:10-12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” (KJV) We’ve been talking about preparing for personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The One Thing That Is Everything

Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 8, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 8,127 views

Rediscover focus, power and passion in your Christian walk

Introduction In the movie City Slickers Billy Crystal and a group of his executive city friends decide it was time to take an adventure vacation. An adventure vacation is not just laying on the beach it’s doing some activity with a guide that takes you out to the edge. The character played by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,418 views

We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So, Live On Another Level Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 6,039 views

You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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