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Bragging Rights

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002

based on 256 ratings

| 15,626 views

A sermon showing the need for one to be humble.

Bragging Rights By Ian Biss 2/17/02 Intro . . . A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Faithful With Little Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,215 views

Fourth in the series "God Has a Dream." God reveals His dream through us when… We are “Faithful with little, God will give us more.”

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 39:1-6 (p. 29) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Faithful with Little” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” God reveals His dream through us when… We realize that “We cannot do it”. We “Let God love us and love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6, Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servants

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 9,022 views

This message encourages service.

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Sight?

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 8,242 views

I/we tend to want to see God's direction clearly. Sometimes he grants that; usually, he doesn't. What he wants from us is the faith to continue on with him even when we don't see where we're going.

1. Trust or Clarity? Ethicist John Kavanaugh went to Calcutta, India to work at “the house for the dying” for three with Mother Teresa. This was part of a sincere search for personal direction in his life. On the first morning there he met Mother Teresa and she asked him what she could do for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending The Poor Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2013

| 6,568 views

God cares for the poor and oppressed; one of the most prominent themes in the Bible is our response toward the poor. It is the duty of God’s people to provide for those in need as best as we can with compassion, following the example of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah has resisted outward attacks, but now there’s corruption within. It’s been said that, “No test of leadership is more revealing than the test of opposition” (Boice). Nehemiah wasn’t expecting opposition from his own people. The outcry of the poor reached his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

Face To Face With God

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 13,027 views

In the midst of the resplendent majesty of God, how would you respond? If you stood face to face with the Lord of glory, what would you do?

When Face To Face With God Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me, if you would this scene. You have arrived at church on Sunday morning, and you know that something wonderful is going to happen. You have entered into the church with the full expectation of encountering God. As you enter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,163 views

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,715 views

A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Possible Reasons For Missing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,431 views

Reasons for why some people miss the opportunity.

Possible Reasons for Missing the Opportunity I was too impressed in letting people know what it is to miss the opportunity and therefore as a continuation of the previous sermon I want to take up on this issue of the possible reasons. To explain this I have taken the parable of Jesus in the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Potholes Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

based on 1 rating

| 13,502 views

We’ve all experienced potholes in the road of life that either slow us down, delay our journey or sometimes totally disrupt it. Potholes are anything in life that keep us from moving forward.

Potholes Mark 8:27-35 Bumpy streets are so commonplace in New Orleans that residents have taken some extreme measures to draw attention to particularly bothersome potholes. There was the birthday party in New Orleans East for a 5-foot-wide pothole on Cannes Street. They had cake, balloons and a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Methodist

Listen More Than You Talk Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010

| 2,621 views

We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 12,716 views

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 4,055 views

Faithfulness is our way to live.

HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

based on 38 ratings

| 12,861 views

Week 10 0f 13

Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Bible Church

Not Of This World

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021

based on 4 ratings

| 5,620 views

What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

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