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Galatians 4 Identity Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 27, 2022

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Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity?

Sermon: Galatians 4 – Identity! Question: Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity? Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31 (NIV) 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001

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Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Real

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

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Ps 51:1-6 "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

Ps 51:1-6 "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. (2) Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (3) For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Relevant Church In An Irreverant World

Contributed by Rob Clifton on Nov 16, 2000

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This sermon focusses on unity in the Body of Christ.

"A Relevant Church in an Irreverent World" Matthew 5:17; John 13:34 Introduction: 1. Much attention has been paid in the church in recent days to the issue of change. 2. So much so, that the word change has become a "Fightin' Word," just like in the old Western movies. 3. But the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, John 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

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Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Enemy Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 25, 2001

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This sermon is designed to take the WTC tragedy and see it through spiritual eyes. We do have an enemy and with God’s help we will overcome. It provides some historical facts concerning Osama bin Laden and may be helpful in explaining the crisis to your

Understanding the Enemy Dr. Marty Baker, Stevens Creek Community Church, Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net September 23, 2001 Video Clip from President Bush’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on September 20, 2001 America is under attack. It is not uncommon to hear the rhetoric of war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Grrrrrreat!

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

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There is a lot of room for greatness in the kingdom of God. It’s not a competition, it’s a condition!

Be Grrrrreat! Matthew 18:1-4 Pastor Jim Luthy An interesting scene developed as Jesus and his disciples headed south along the road from Caesarea Phillipi to Capernaum. There seemed to be a bit of tension among his disciples. A heated discussion was taking place among them. Occasionally, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation With God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

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Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21 Title: “Reconciliation with God” Paul has met with opposition from Christians preaching and or living a gospel of their own making or, at least, a revision of the one “handed down.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Will Deliver Me! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2005

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The law of God is perfect, but we are not. Trying to live up to God’s standards with our own steam is an impossible task. Before power comes freedom! ...Free from sin, free from death, even free from the law!

If I were to take a long piece of super-duper duct tape and stick it firmly to your hairy arm, how would you prefer to have it removed if you only had these two choices: Slowly, pulling out one hair at a time, or suddenly, ripping it off instantly? Most of us would prefer a quick rip. Well, when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Just Entered The Missions Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2005

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A church is many things, including the Kingdom of God in action. A church is to propagate itself, multiply itself, and deepen its impact. This means a church must boldly enter the Missions Zone.

Note: I had to make many cuts as I preached this sermon. I normally preach for half an hour, but if I used all this material, I think I would have to preach 50 minutes or more. Hope you find something here helpful. Thanks, Ed You Have Just Entered the Missions Zone (Romans 15:14-33) 1. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

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A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters From The Enemy

Contributed by J. Martin on Feb 27, 2005

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The Bible teaches about an instance in which king Hezekiah received a letter from Sennacherib, king of Assyria and his most determined enemy. Sennacherib ordered complete surrender, but not without first diplaying his military prowess and personal pride.

Letters can be wonderful! Especially when we receive them from a loved one. A son whose far away fighting in a war; a father or mother who writes to tells us the illness has passed; a sister who informs us the baby has finally arrived. But there are also those letters that we would never like to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant Of Marriage

Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004

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A marriage is a covenant that we continue to work on and grow in. The biblical principals of marriage is till death do us part.

“The Covenant of Marriage” Text Genesis 15:9-18 Illustration “A young minister was preparing for his first wedding ceremony that he had ever performed. The young minister was a nervous wreck and asked an older minister what to do if he messed up. The older minister said that if you forget what to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Holiness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003

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The Holy Spirit needs holiness, and He breeds holiness in us. Cooperation with the HS moves us from just visitation to intimate HABITATION.

Moving on with God- the next step in holiness WBC 22/6/3pm HEB 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 these kinds of sermons are PHENOMENALLY hard to preach, as without God’s help… anointing  condemnation and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptizer's Death Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 4, 2003

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John the baptizer, an innocent man is beheaded by Herod Antipas.

Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

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