Sermons about Sydney Mardi Gras

Sex, Lies And Confession

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 6,177 views

Psalm 51 is, in a sense, the redemption of 2 Samuel 11 and 12. So too, confession is one of the significant steps in our redemption.

SEX & LIES What do Bill Clinton, Shane Warne and I/you have in common? It’s not our cricketing prowess - after all, Bill has probably never played the game. We all smoke - that certainly qualifies as an addiction and so fits in with the theme of this weekend, but it’s not what I have in mind, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From The Dungeon

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 9, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 14,746 views

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE PREACHING OF JEREMIAH, THE PROTEST OF THE PRINCES, THE PERSECUTION OF JEREMIAH, THE PITY OF EBELMELCH, AND THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.

DELIVERANCE FROM THE DUNGEON Jeremiah 38:2-13 Have you ever taken one of those vacations? You planned to arrive at a distant location where you knew you’d have a great time, but on the way you had so many traveling difficulties that you wondered if the journey was worth it. Car problems. Traffic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 204 ratings

| 19,768 views

The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 7,744 views

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

The Devil Goes To Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004

based on 184 ratings

| 39,339 views

I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:20-21, James 1:22, Genesis 3:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Kings 19:4, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

based on 186 ratings

| 32,542 views

(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

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 35,012 views

An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Contributed by Andy Beech on Nov 29, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 14,226 views

The sermon describes what is meant by the ’Kingdom of God’ and that to enter the kingdom we need to repent and believe.

The Kingdom of God is Near Text: "The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Mark 1:15 a) What is the Kingdom of God? Kingdom Hall Ever since I was 5 years old the word ’Kingdom’ has intrigued me. When I went to my Primary School there was a big sign over the road which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Methodist

Much Ado About Nothing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 6,828 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

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

based on 180 ratings

| 16,735 views

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

Transformation And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 13, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 13,943 views

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

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

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 9,183 views

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

Committed To The Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 4, 2006

based on 141 ratings

| 19,551 views

1- Committed to His glory 2- Committed to become like Him 3- Committed to commune with Him

INTRO.- ILL.- Three professionals were sitting around a table talking about what the oldest profession was. The doctor said, "Well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that clearly required surgery, then the oldest profession is medicine.” The engineer looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easy Come, Easy Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 5,675 views

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 3

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) From figures acquired from New York Times, I have broken down the worst financial losses from October 9, 2007, to September 12, 2008, according to percentage: JP Morgan - $18.8 billion, or 11.7 percent Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage, What It Is And What It Ain't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2008

based on 3 ratings

| 4,520 views

A look at what defines what marriage is

Last week we began our Growing Great Families with the message “Sex, God’s Wedding gift” and I talked about how in God’s perfect plan sex was reserved for within marriage. Now most people know what sex is, perhaps with the exception of Bill Clinton. With that in mind it would only be fair to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

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