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Do You See What He Sees?

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 22, 2006

This sermon is to develop a theology of the people that God calls to do ministry.

As Jesus passed by Levi what does He see? As Jesus passes by us today what does He see? Let us xpose the truths of this text to answer these questions: I. He saw his problem-"he saw Levi...sitting in the tax booth" a. Status-A jewish tax collector, he was hated by hisown people because he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Face Turned Toward Me

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 28, 2006

A message to encourage people who may be experiencing distress or trouble

Is your face turned toward me? Psalm 143:7 At the making of this psalm David was cast into some desperate danger; whether by Saul when he was forced to flee into the cave, as in the former psalm, or by Absalom his son, or by some other, it is uncertain. But we can imagine that he was critically ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, What Is Stopping My Blessing?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 29, 2006

Show some of things that are blocking peoples blessing accordingg to the Word.

Introduction · Have you ever ask God what was stopping or blocking your blessing. God, why are you not moving on my behalf? God, did you forget me down here? · The Bible says as a Believer, God has already blessed us. · So if God has already blessed us, it must be something we are or are not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gay, But Not Happy

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005

Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"No Competition"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005

In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Wisdom Is Found Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2007

Encouraging God’s people to seek wisdom in the storms of life.

JAMES 1:5-8 WHERE WISDOM IS FOUND “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Untouchable

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

MANY PEOPLE ARE FOND OF "TOUCHING" BELIEVERS. WELL, SOME ARE UNTOUCHABLE.

UNTOUCHABLE DANIEL 3:26-27 Nebuchadnezzer then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Bouts Of Joy Series

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Oct 6, 2007

A satirical look at the three robbers of joy: people, things and circumstances.

HOW TO HANDLE BOUTS JOY- -from the pastoral epistle to Fritus by Apaul* (* Apaul of Tartarus, is the human author of the following epistles of the Nous Testament: Pro-man’s, I&II Carnalians, Galivants, Effusians, Flippantians, Confusions, I&II Thatserroneous, I&II Apathy, Fritus, Fleament, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Visible Reminders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2007

This teaches people the importance of keeping God’s word in their heart!

Visible Reminders Text: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Serve Like Christ

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 7, 2007

To serve like Christ is love, serve and seek out people.

What’s our mission statement in Makati Gospel Church? “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This morning we will look into the “committed” aspect of our mission statement through John 13:1-5, where Jesus washed the feet of His disciples.[1] I once ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 18, 2007

God, obedience, other people should be the order of priorities for the Christian.

Setting Your Priorities Jonah 4:10, 11 INTRO.: God was teaching Jonah a lesson with the vine. He provided it for Jonah’s comfort then destroyed it. The lesson is brought home in the question which closes the book of Jonah. No answer is supplied in the text. God wants Jonah to think about it and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008

God promises and provides a Messiah to rule and direct his people.

Scripture Introduction In a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, Calvin asks his dad why the moon is so big tonight. He takes out a quarter and says, “Its smaller than a quarter.” Judging the size of far away objects can be difficult. For example, the sun is really big, about 900,000 miles in diameter. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Was Then, This Is Now Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist