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Purpose #1: Worship Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

Worship. A Word that cause more arguments then you could think of. A Word that should never cause arguments. This sermon attempts to answear the purpose of worship

I Corinthians 11:17-34 Purpose #1: Worship - Our Expression of Love For God Introduction A. You know what is really sad? B. When you think of the word Worship and instantly associate it with “Argument” C. What a shame. D. I have thought a lot about worship lately E. I have come to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Growing The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004

1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

We can either think from an earthly point of view or a heavenly. Here’s seven reasons to reject the first, and seven reasons to embrace the last.

May 25, 2003 Colossians 2:20-3:3 “I pledge allegiance” INTRODUCTION “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Where does your allegiance lie? A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 7, 2005

Often we as one person we do not think we can make a difference when in reality we can be Difference Makers in our world.

Difference Makers You Can Make a Difference Many times because we are one person we think we can’t make a big difference in life. God has a plan for your life and you can make a difference. John 4:13 (KJV) Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wideness Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

We are concerned about our reputations; God is not caught up in that egotistical way of thinking. God is concerned about us, even at the expense of his reputation.

Wideness of God’s Mercy Jonah 3:1-2 07/17/05 2404 words 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." One Chance When I was a young man just out of military service, I got a job and I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nothing Back There

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 24, 2005

This sermon is to encourage those going through difficult time at this moment and thinking of doing what they used to do, you cann’t just go back.

NOTHING BACK THERE OCT: 23RD 2005 SCR READNG: HEB 10: 38 - 39 [38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. [39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. As I continue to grow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Battles In Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

Our behavior are always affected by what we think. For us to enjoy life to the fullest, we must learn to identify and reject unhealthy thought patterns.

‘Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts’ Proverbs 4:23 Most people who want to become better person were unsuccessful in their pursuit for change because of the way they think about themselves. How we think or see ourselves will affect the way we treat ourselves, handle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Illusion Of Control Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006

FCF: God is in control. If things seem out of control, maybe it is because somebody else thinks they’re able to take God’s place.

We’re going to begin looking at Daniel 2 for the next three weeks, because it does a wonderful job of teaching us something so fundamental: How to talk to God. As Christians, each and every one of us is blessed with direct line to God himself. It’s almost magical to think about that fact. But I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Believe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006

A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:9-12

Denomination: *other

Receiving A Vison From The Lord

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 11, 2006

How do you get a vision from the Lord? What are you supposed to do when you think you are receiving a vision from the Lord?

Receiving a message from the Lord Habakkuk “Our company has lots of vision, but nothing ever gets done.” Is that vision? No. A vision is something that must be. Call for help (Hab. 1:1-4) Habakkuk received message b/c he complained. Habakkuk “Violence, misery, destruction, arguing, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Makes No Sense! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

Christianity Makes No Sense to our Human Way of Thinking. 1. It’s good to be poor and sad? 2. It’s good to be submissive and oppressed?

Epiphany 4 Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been talking to a fellow Christian, and, as they were telling you about something that had happened to them, you made the remark, “Wow, you’ve really been blessed”? What situation could occur that you would call another person “blessed”? Maybe if the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Evolution's Affect On Our Society Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

The affect that evolution has had on America is hair raising! Virtually every area of thinking has been negatively affected by it’s lies and deception!

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 3 “Evolution’s Affect On Our Society” 1 Timothy 4:1,2 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Evolution is a fulfillment of these verses! 1. It Dictates Our System of Education. According to one court case “McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education”, coverage of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Jesus Is Coming!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2007

It is foolish to think what God says will happen will not happen, just because it hasn’t happened yet. Sermon 23 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. 3 Know this first of all, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox