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Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 6,191 views

There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 7,724 views

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcome Intimidation

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 24, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 29,192 views

Intimidation is holding many Christians back not just being who God wants them to be, but also doing what He wants them to do at their church and in their normal day lives. It paralyzes them in the realm of the spirit. It causes them to compromise what

The Oxford English Dictionary defines intimidation as: to render timid; to inspire fear; to discourage; or, suppress by threatening. Like other strongholds people battle intimidations, however most do not confront the source of it or even realize that there is actually a source. Some battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Determination Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,819 views

The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silver Or Gold I Do Not Have

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

based on 80 ratings

| 66,900 views

The book of Acts takes up the history of Christianity where the Gospels leave off. After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit came in a unique way and the apostles moved forward dynamically and daringly to tell the story of the risen and living Chri

Reading: Acts 3:1-26 Text: “Silver or Gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk… It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him” (Acts 3:6,16 NIV) Introduction The book of Acts takes up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Faith Your Own Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 9,218 views

making faith your own

First off, happy Father’s Day. Be nice to your Father’s today. I’m told that flashing electric ties are nice presents, at least that’s what my dad told me the first time I got him one, so that’s been his gift ever since. Just a handy last minute gift idea from your caring pastor. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 204 ratings

| 19,629 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

Chasing After... Career Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 11,402 views

We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:11-23, Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Membership Is Not An Option

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 7,935 views

“Lost people” have done a cost-benefits analysis and have determined that they do not get enough positive benefits from church participation to merit their continued involvement.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION Why do some people who have grown up in the church or having started out so well after being saved as adults run aground or drift away from the Lord? What lures them away? What compels them to leave the church? And why is it the Church in America is having difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

But First You Obey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

based on 187 ratings

| 53,495 views

This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True Steward

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,934 views

Learn to invest into God’s work God’s way

This morning, we will continue to study Paul’s letter to the Philippians, but rather than studying about Paul and his situation, we will study what the Christians at the Philippi Community Christian Church were like, based on Paul’s writing. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: *other

"Preaching Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 3,523 views

Three kinds of preachers of peace. (#22 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

“And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near,” Never in history, since the day Cain murdered his brother, has there been a time when men couldn’t look around them and ask, ‘where is peace?’ For the world has no peace and despite it’s relentless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Seven Keys To Running Your Race Well Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003

based on 468 ratings

| 215,406 views

Are running your race to win?

1 Cor 9:24-27.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Seven Keys to Running Your Race Well- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. The word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 John 5:4-8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Devil's First Sermon

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 10, 2004

based on 115 ratings

| 18,456 views

Devil cannot create anything, he is the most successful robber in the whole world.

Genesis: 3:1-6 “Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, yea hath God said, ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, we may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden. But of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

based on 110 ratings

| 16,024 views

God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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