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Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001

God has given us His wonderful grace and that is simply amazing

Amazing Grace Titus 2:11-14 Introduction When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, he was stopped by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his quilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court. The judge asked, "Guilty, or not guilty?" ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson And Sin's Triple-Whammy

Contributed by Jim Miller on Jul 16, 2002

Sin has a way of deceiving us, first by blinding us to its dangers, then by binding us in its power, and finally by making us a slave to its impulses.

SAMSON AND SIN’S TRIPLE-WHAMMY Judges 16:21 "Then the Philistines took him and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. They bound him with bronze fetters, and he became a grinder in the prison." INTRODUCTION: Christians who know that it was sin that nailed their Savior to the cross have no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Walk

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Christianity seems like a complex puzzle. In reality it is simple. Jesus says, "Follow me". This lesson helps us see how to do just that and simply be a Christian.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Text: 1 John 1:7 INTRODUCTION 1. Read Text 2. The term "walk" is reference to the life we live a. Enoch walked with God and was no more for God took him the Hebrew writer says b. We talk about people in all "walks of life" c. Walk is how we live and is determined by what guides ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Program Of Progress Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We can either falling back, or"Take it to the next level."

Taking It To The Next Level “Program of Progress” By:Pastor Donny Granberry For the next couple of weeks or so we are going to be looking at different means of taking it to the next level. When many students graduate High School, they will go to a College or University to further their education ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Half-Hearted Service Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 23, 2005

A continuation of the service from the book of Malachi

The Fruit of Half-Hearted Service” Malachi 3:13-15 As we have made our journey through the book of Malachi, we have seen the Lord pile indictment upon indictment against the people. The nation of Israel has strayed far from God in both word and deed. Evil abounded in the land. Unbelief is the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of A Lifetime

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

We are all on a journey.This message preaches through the same text twice. The journey to the Promised Land and the journey to the Promiser. Moses destination was to worship before claiming the promise.

Intro: If There Ever Was A Man Who Went On The Journey Of A Lifetime It Was Moses • From the bulrush to the palace • From the palace to the backside of the wilderness into the presence of God • From an intimate experience with God back to an unbearable Egyptian bondage • From bondage to the edge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Justification": So? What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2005

What does the word justification mean to us today?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 2, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Justification: So? What Does it Mean?” Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Our great plans for our life look so easy to carry out. We might “read the directions” but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. We try one thing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

New Year, New Man

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 30, 2006

A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. Make one yourself....

Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Zeal For God

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006

Rekindling the fire of God’s Zeal in our lives.

A Zeal For God “As for you my son Solomon, Know the God of your father, and serve Him with loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands the intent of the thoughts. IF you seek Him He will be found by you. But, if you forsake Him, He will cast you off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2007

This one is about what it takes to get people to live sacrificially.

Dakota Community Church April 15, 2006 Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. The idea of personal sacrifice is almost foreign to us in this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Mennonite

The Fruit Of Worship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 31, 2011

The final sermon in a series on worship. In worship we receive supernatural strength from the Lord.

Title: The fruit of Worship (Part 2) Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Introduction Today we are finishing up our series on worship. And just like last week we are going to look again at the fruit of worship.By the fruit of worship we mean what happens when we worship God? Last week we saw that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 13, 2010

The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 612, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Charismatic