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Worship That Works

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Call To Repentance-Love In Disguise

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Pentecost 7: The condition of humanity is depravity - unrighteousness before God. Even though this is grievous to God, He nevertheless calls us to repentance through his Word and the Cross.

Yesterday Sofi and I watched an old Joan Crawford movie on TV. The movie was named Mildred Pierce. It tells the story of a woman who wanted to give her two girls everything that she never had. And so she worked her fingers to the bone to make extra money so that she could afford a piano and singing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Home

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 16, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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It is never too late to come home to the Lord.

Luke 15: 11-32: "And He said, a certain man had two sons: 12) And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13) And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew's Call

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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The Call of Matthew to "Follow Me" is the same call that every sinner hears before he can arise from the life of sin.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sheep Test (Its Plain And Simple) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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Are you saved? Why not take John 10’s "sheep test"

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Two: The Sheep Test: Its Plain and Simple. (10:22-30) I. Introduction. --I have taken some hard tests in my life. II. Are you one of God’s Sheep…One of His chosen? There are some simple steps to see: A. The sheep understands God’s Word. (v. 24) 1. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Here For?

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 5, 2000

based on 111 ratings

| 5,352 views

Sermon on why we come to church

WHY ARE WE HERE?? I. Introduction - A. The Perfect Church I think that I shall never see a Church that’s all it ought to be A Church whose members never stray Beyond the Strait and Narrow Way: A church that has no empty pews Whose Pastor never has the blues A church whose ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Choking On The World Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

based on 79 ratings

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How attraction to and choice of this world demonstrates the condition of the heart.

“Choking on the World” Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “Now, he who received the seek among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful." -Matthew 13:22- “But they all with one accord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:22, Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-One Of Us Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 3,867 views

When it comes to our eternity we ALL need help. No matter how hard we work at it we can never EARN our salvation. 1. The Problem–easily identifiable, Sin. 2. The Prognosis–Remove Sin, you are safe; stay in, you are dead. 3. The Prescription–demands

Jesus–One of Us Series: Messages from Hebrews 2:5–18 Hebrews INTRODUCTION We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. If you have car trouble you call a mechanic. If you have Health problems you call a doctor. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run Away! Run Away! Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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Fleeing Sin is a necessity for the believer in Christ

You probably wondered what the “Detour” signs are doing in the church. You’re pretty use to them by now up here in North Portland and probably pretty sick of them as well. They are here to remind us of the struggle that each of us has in doing more than just surviving life. They help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me God

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Hold on to the truth in an age where truth has become anything you want it to be.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God Isaiah 56:1-2 Isa 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-2, Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weeding The Garden

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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John 15’s teaching of the need to be connected to Christ

“Weeding the Garden” John 15 Intro: What would you think of a farmer like that one in the skit? Sometimes farmers can be pretty stupid. I know I’ve done some foolish things in planting a garden. My gardens haven’t always done very well. This year I got very little out of it. Last year I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's 'yes' And 'no'

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 22, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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Epiphany 7: No is a difficult word for us to hear and even harder to accept. But through Jesus, God came to say, "Yes" - Yes to forgiveness, peace and to the heavenly Kingdom for all who trust in the Cross and Resurrection.

The words in our second lesson were written by St. Paul to the Corinthian believers. Let me read this lesson to you again using the New International Version of the Bible: 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 4,807 views

A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The House

Contributed by Agnes Watson on Jan 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon was written to encourage those of us who think we havelost everything, to trust God for everything...seen and unseen.

Job 1: 20-22 20. Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21. And said, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 22. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

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