Sermons about The Importunate Widow

Your Moral Provision—i Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

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Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 3rd installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Moral integrity of His people.

YOUR MORAL PROVISION—I—Joshua 20:1-9 God established Cities of Refuge within Israel. God insured that the moral uprightness of His people was established. How is virtue established in God’s people? Virtue/Moral excellence is established among God’s people. 1—Virtue/Moral excellence is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Elder Is A Man

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2000

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Elders are not models of perfection, yet the church does have a responsibility towards them.

Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 3, 2000 John Dobbs AN ELDER IS A MAN Introduction: There is no doubt that to be an elder is to be in a position of great influence, great responsibility, with great demands. It isn’t just any man who is willing to serve in this way. It isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong?

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007

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Stem cell” research is being touted as a means to healing from all sorts of diseases. We need to be careful to see that some of this research is just another attack against unborn children.

Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong? Ps 139:13-16 Introduction 1. As bible believing Christians we believe that all human life is sacred. From conception to old age, every human being is made in the image of God and needs to be treated with dignity and respect. 2. There are many passages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Vineyard

Stewardship Of Blessings

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Nov 21, 2006

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Three principles I can learn from Jesus - the ultimate model of stewardship: (1) He didn’t abuse what He had; (2) He didn’t squander what He had; and (3) He didn’t keep what He had.

I. THREE INTERESTING PASSAGES (Dan 7:14) “Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom…” . (Matt 28:18) “Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me…’” (1 Cor 15:24-26) “Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father…” 1. A forever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping Your Head More Than Above Water

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 21, 2007

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We are not called to just exist in life but we are to thrive. The secret is to focus on Christ with Praise

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transistion ___________________________________________________________ Ps 27:6; Lk 21:1-28 On most days, Elkhorn Creek is a narrow stream that flows placidly through southern West Virginia of McDowell and Mercer counties. But on July 8 2002, after a flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

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We have all asked at one time or another whether it is worth the sacrifice to serve God. May I tell you the answer is yes!

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord? Matthew 19:27 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with the time when Jesus had told the rich young ruler to sell out the god of riches in his life and follow Jesus, if he chose to go to heaven. He had told the disciples that it would be extremely difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Giving What We Are Able

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

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Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

297 – Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

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July 4th Sermon on Prayer.

Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Servants Call

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 16, 2005

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Divine Appointments/Time

1. THE SITUATION • Tabitha was a Godly woman v36 • She was full of ‘good works’ v36 • We need to ask ourselves ‘Do works provide salvation?’ • No: Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” “Not of works, lest any man should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

0816 Trinity Xvi: Jesus' Calloused Hands Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 9, 2005

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Jesus is hardly ever more compassionate than we see Him in our Gospel passage read this morning.

Sermon: Jesusï¿½ Calloused Hands Text: Luke 7:11-17, Eph 3:13-21 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Sep 26, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XVI Who: Mark Woolsey I . Intro Jesus is hardly ever more compassionate than we see Him in our Gospel passage read this morning. Look down the road ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Life Of Fairh Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

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The life of faith is not just believing to see, it is living it

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11: 1-7 Intro: We established last time that faith is seeing the invisible as though it were visible, and living that way. Arthur Pink says it this way “faith is bringing future things near” Faith is the reality before the reality It is the firm grasp on unseen fact. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Urban Legend #3: Sin Legends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2008

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Debunking some common myths about sin.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Car urban legends (according to snopes.com): • Cell phones have touched off explosions at gas stations. • Putting sugar in the gas tank will ruin a vehicle’s engine. • The Chevy Nova sold poorly in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2011

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Description: During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a

Philippians Pt8- Christ is Sufficient The Thank You Challenge! Lack of thanksgiving can account for Christians, churches, and whole civilizations be destroyed. The frequent God-ward utterance of “thank you” is a spiritual weapon- causes demonic powers to flee. 1 Thess 5:16–18 16Rejoice always; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Father Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 6, 2010

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We have a loving Father who is with us and wants to provide for us, protect and comfort us, even discipline us so that we might one day be with Him in eternity.

Father of the Fatherless 06/21/09 PM Text: Psalm 68:4-5 Introduction As we observed this morning, today is Father’s day and so we are going to continue with our consideration not of a father from scripture but the Father of scripture and the Father of all who believe; our Father in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

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Importance of persevering in prayer.

Parable of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5-13) And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; {6} for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' {7} And he answers from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian Church

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