Sermons about Sydney Mardi Gras

Becoming Great In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2023

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The goal of this sermon is to invite you to see leadership in the kingdom of God as a servant and not as one who "lords one's position" over others. To be great means to imitate Jesus and truly be a servant to all!

Becoming Great in His Kingdom Mark 10 :35-45 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “I once heard the story of a rice farmer who saved an entire village from destruction. From his hilltop farm he felt the earthquake and saw the distant ocean swiftly withdraw from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Background And Greetings Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 4, 2023

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The following sermon is going to reflect on the historic, social, political background of the book of Philippians. This is the first part of a 16 part sermon series on Paul's letter to the church of Philippi.

Background and Greetings of Philippians Philippians 1 :1-2 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was around the year AD 52 during Paul’s first visit to Europe that his journey to Philippi began. Though he and his travelling companions Timothy and Silas wanted to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 11, 2023

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The following sermon is going to review the opening of Paul's letter to see why he called the Philippians his joy and crown and review the beautiful prayer he had for their ongoing faithfulness to the Lord!

Paul’s Thanks and Prayer for Philippi Philippians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony From Prison Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023

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While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of An Effective Servant Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2025

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Acts 14:1-28 shows us several qualities of an effective servant of Jesus.

Introduction I recently finished reading John Geddie’s biography titled Missionary Life Among the Cannibals: Being the Life of the Rev. John Geddie. It is an astonishing story of a man committed to making Jesus known to the cannibalistic island people of the South Pacific. He was incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Losing All My Friends – Why? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

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Where have they gone? I am losing all my friends and it is accelerating. This examination is on the passing of a Christian from earth, or if you like, the removal of Christ’s sheep into the heavenly fold. This subject is sad for some, but for all Christians it ought to be understood.

I AM LOSING ALL MY FRIENDS – WHY? [1]. INTRODUCTION In Book of Ecclesiastes we read this - {{Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 “There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven - A TIME TO GIVE BIRTH, AND A TIME TO DIE; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:14-15, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:5-10, Philippians 1:22-24, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Psalm 1:5, Ephesians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:17, James 4:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Update Of Some Current Affairs – And What Is Ahead! (December 2025) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 22, 2025

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Australia has seen a terrorist attack but who is responsible? We look at developments in the Middle East and see their connection with prophecy. Then I list 12 matters I think are going to be driving the world in the next year. This message considers the latest in signs of the times.

UPDATE OF SOME CURRENT AFFAIRS – AND WHAT IS AHEAD! (December 2025) Some readers here have heard of the slaughter of 15 of God’s earthly people, the Jews, in Sydney a little while back. This happened on the cerebration of Hanukkah when two murderous Islamic radicals opened fire on the gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:2-6, Isaiah 19:18-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Genesis 15:18, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:11, Ephesians 2:19-20, Revelation 6:3-4, Revelation 13:14-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deviled Ham Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

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The conversion of someone who couldn't understand anything

Deviled ham Mark 5:1-20 Every night for years this lady thought she heard a burglar downstairs and she would get her husband out of bed at least once a week to go down stairs and make sure everything was alright. Sure enough, one day she thought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

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The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

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A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Four Spiritual Checks - #3 The Necessity Of Future-Mindedness Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

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This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.

INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Transformation And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 13, 2002

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God calls us to give up all we have in response to his mercy and graceshown to us in Jesus Christ

What is your life worth? I don’t mean what would you give to save your life. I guess most of us would say you can’t put a value on human life and especially on my life. But if you were in a position where you had to put a value on your life how would you do it. For example, what do you think would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

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(3) In one of the defining moments of the reign of Solomon, the wise king had to identify the real mother in a very tricky dispute over a living child. He got the real mother to identify herself by forcing her to take a stand. When she stood up for her

INTRODUCTION: (1) Today, all over the world, people are celebrating Mother’s Day. If it is not today, almost everywhere, there is a day like it somewhere in the calendar. A youth pastors list on the internet surveyed its international readers about Mother’s Day to discover if it existed and when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

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We are forgiven in Christ.

WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Much Ado About Nothing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 6,700 views

911, Part Seven

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The worst financial losses in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, according to percentage, are: Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan Stanley - $32 billion, or 43.8 percent Citigroup - $138.9 billion, or 58.7 percent Merrill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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