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We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?
Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they look at? What are you looking at????? Does it really matter? If no one was looking, what would you look at? What are you looking at?
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT???? Time Study -- Watching TV vs. Doing Things With or For the Lord (Discuss the content of Television programs and movies.) Do you think that what you are looking at will affect how you behave and how you speak? "But it's only a movie!" Scripture: Acts ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:16-20, Proverbs 27:20, 1 John 2:15-16, Psalm 101:3
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon explores the depth of Mark 11:1-11, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and Jesus' mission as revealed in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Welcome, beloved congregation. There is a certain warmth that comes from gathering together in His name, a warmth that is kindled by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd, we are a community. We are not just a gathering, we are a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Topics: Following Jesus' Revolution, Defying Norms
Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.
Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more
Scripture: Acts 23:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values.
American TV has become a hub for sinful content, promoting immorality and contradicting biblical values. This sermon explores the issue, examining relevant Bible verses that highlight the importance of upholding God's standards. "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes..." (Psalm ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:22-23
A real marriage is based on God’s plan not TV reality.
While attending a marriage seminar on communication, David and his wife listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favorite flower?” David leaned over, touched ...read more
Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15
Denomination: Church Of God
Even back in Bible times (where they did a lot of kissing) there were certain kisses you didn’t want. And the worst kisses were those of enemies and betrayers. How did God say we should deal with people who attempt to deceive as those would?
(A Poem) Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse To let a fool kiss you is stupid But to let a kiss fool you is worse. (Readers Digest 2/77 p.103) As I noted a couple of weeks ago, the Bible is just filled with kissing. They did a whole lot more kissing back then than we ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Focuses on the sin of Lust
The Seven Deadly Sins Part 7: Lust Introduction This is the last message in the series “The Seven Deadly Sins” and it covers the sin of Lust. I know for some of you parents this message may embarrass you, but I am also speaking to our teenagers for they need to understand what they are dealing ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 6:24-29
A closer look at growing in Christ by first taking control over what goes on in your head.
Pursuit for the Mind! Toy aisle with Grant- Wal-Mart Transformers Humans want to be more, to be a part of something bigger Christians are designed to transform, to become more This is called Spiritual Transformation and it starts in the mind 2 Disciplines of the Mind: 1. Meditation How many of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13
A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41
Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Jesus says there’s no straddling the fence. If you abide in him, you no longer abide in the world, and it will hate you as a result.
Last week, Steve rushed us along at breathtaking speed, covered like five verses in John 15. Want to pick up where he left off and talk little more about our relationship with the world. READ John 15:18-16:4. Wish could have gotten a clip of this quickly. “Witness,” Harrison Ford, Kelly McGinnis. ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
Oh, yes, we got to set up the doors! Listen carefully today!
Guard the door! Nehemiah 7:1”Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed..” I have some wonderful things to talk to you from this chapter! All is not over after the wedding bell rings! All ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5
You are called as a Christian to live with your “head in the clouds” and not to have your “mind in the gutter.”
Head in the Clouds Colossians 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION... Where’d that phrase come from? (www.idiomsite.com) 1) Back to square one: Meaning back to the beginning this idiom was first heard on football radio commentaries during games. Football isn’t easy to commentate on the radio so they had the idea ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11
GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT
BIG IDEA: GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT "Finally brethren" I. WE ALL WANT GOD’S FAVOR IN OUR LIVES "the God of Peace shall be with you" cf. OT concept of God being with someone and blessing all of their endeavors and protecting them Barclay: "To Paul, God is the God of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned.
Intro: The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned. In the Bible we find how Samson engaged in dangerous love affair with Delilah which led to his downfall; how Solomon loved too ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:30-33
Denomination: *other
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