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  • The Heavenly And The Earthly.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.”

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.” The first two chapters of this letter focused on the person of Christ. It is Paul’s belief that if we get Christ right we get everything else right. The second half of the letter ...read more

  • Discipleship

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 40,633 views

    What is discipleship? What does it have to do with the church?

    This morning, we continue our look at the five purposes of the church, the five primary reasons that we relate to one another as a body of believers, rather than just living out our faith privately as individuals. So far, we’ve looked at three - evangelism, worship, fellowship - and today, we ...read more

  • In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,991 views

    We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

    In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

  • My Country 'tis Of Thee

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

    Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

  • The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,947 views

    This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

  • What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

  • Put God First Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,687 views

    To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything.

    The 10 Commandments #1: Put God First Text: Exod. 20:1-3 Thesis: To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything. Introduction: (1) Illustration – In the early 1990’s, several university professors passed out copies of the 10 Commandments to students and asked them to arrange the ...read more

  • Take God As He Is Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    To note that there are no substitutes for God.

    The 10 Commandments #2: Take God as He is Text: Exodus 20:4-6 Thesis: To note that there are no substitutes for God. Introduction: (1) Illustration – There is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, called “The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas.” Inside, there are 1,000 statues of Buddha, each one slightly ...read more

  • There's Just Something About That Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    To stress the importance of revering God.

    The 10 Commandments #3: There’s Just Something About That Name Text: Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” Thesis: To stress the importance of revering ...read more

  • Seek Rest With God Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    To note the importance of resting with God.

    The 10 Commandments #4: Seek Rest with God Text: Exodus 20:8-11 Thesis: To note the importance of resting with God. Introduction: (1) “Two words summarize the lives of most Americans – hurry and worry” (R. Atchley, Sinai Summit 82). (2) The 4th command seems to be the one that is out of place ...read more

  • Make Family A Priority Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,727 views

    To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor.

    The 10 Commandments #5: Make Family a Priority Text: Exodus 20:12 Thesis: To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor. Introduction: (1) America’s ambassador to Japan, Douglas MacArthur II, served as ...read more

  • Life Is Sacred Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    To stress the sanctity of life.

    The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

  • Keeping Marriage Intact Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    To stress ways to keep marriages healthy.

    The 10 Commandments #7: Keeping Marriage Intact Text: Exodus 20:14 Thesis: To stress ways to keep marriages healthy. Introduction: (1) Divorce is out of control. (a) “The divorce rate has quadrupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 18.3 million in 1996” ...read more

  • The Man Who Is Blessed

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

    The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

  • The Right Reflection

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    Reflecting the glory of God in our lives

    Gen 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Gen 1:27 So God created man in his ...read more