Sermons about Thriving In Winter

Estate Planning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

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When you know you’ll have to depend on your friends when your luck goes sour, you build in as much good will as you can along the way.”

Levi was puzzled. The last time Jesus told a story about a rich man whose steward was mismanaging the estate while the owner was away, the owner kicked the guy out and brought in a new men. He understood that. It was like God was the rich man and the Pharisees and the priests were the stewards, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Lenses (Third Sunday Of Easter , April 23, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2023

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Peter gives us the good news that this world is not our home! ... Peter tells us how to use our Easter lenses as exiles. Today we will examine reverent fear, obedience and love.

EASTER LENSES Text: I Peter 1:17 – 23 1 Peter 1:17-23 If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. (18) You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church At Thyatira: A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

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The church at Thyatira

The Church at Thyatira: A Corrupt Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

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If we want this new year to be different we need to clarify what we really value in life and we need to determine to grow like Jesus

Grow Like Jesus #ThisYearCanBeDifferent WELL – welcome to 2019, I’m glad you made it! NOW THIS MORNING – we are kicking off a 4 week series, that I am calling… ‘This Year Can Be Different.’ 1/6 – Grow Like Jesus 1/13 – These Three Things 1/20 – What Does It Matter 1/27 – Redeem The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 1, 2020

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As we abiding with Jesus, we will bear fruit to His glory in a dark and dying world.

I AM the True Vine John 15:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-01-2020 Connected On June 29, 2019, I scratched another item off my bucket list. Joshua, Shiann, and I all jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. It was one of the most terrifying and amazing experiences I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Against Gossip Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

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🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Guarding Against Gossip” Proverbs 11:13 NLT 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Introduction: So, here we are—today we are talking about one of the biggest dangers facing the church today! It’s something we don’t always recognize right ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

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Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fellowship Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2003

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Why did Jesus create the church? What is our main objective? Playing off the popular "Lord of the Rings" series, this sermon tells us one of the most powerful goals of the church.

OPEN: On a spring break trip to Italy, a tour group was standing just inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd largest church building in the world. The tour guide was trying to explain the enormity of the building and part of his presentation went like this: “This church is so large no man on earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Christian Church Has A Fantastic Future

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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Utilizing Jesus’ words following the Good Confession, we study the whys and hows of being a great church. Material in the first section comes from a sermon by Darryl Dash.

TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-19 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE!” INTRODUCTION: A. Human beings are not very good at predicting the future --Just listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right On The Faith Family Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2003

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What could happen if we built this church on Biblical principles even if they ran counter to good business management practices and philosophy? Is it possible that we might then be blessed by a higher philosophy if we built a church like Jesus wanted? I

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Sunday morning November 2, 2003 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon is an installment in the Biblical Church Series from 1 Timothy The sermon title is: The Biblical Church is right on the Family Chapter 5 The church is a family of faith A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quiet Power Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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TheHoly Spirit may arrive with great or little power, great or little noise, but He always transforms.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-19 QUIET POWER 30/5/04S&C 4:10,13,14 There is a story about a sunken ship that illustrates the quietness of the Spirit, but at the same time, His Power in our lives. "Several years ago engineers building a new bridge over the East River in New York, discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-19, Acts 4:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving People With God's Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

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A message that challenges us to Love People as Christ has loved us, with His heart, with forgiveness.

Loving People With God’s Heart Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 9, 2003 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Produce Or Perish Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 4

PRODUCE OR PERISH (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually, one in June and one in August. Figs can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place Of The Law

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 22, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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Continuing series on Matthew, this message dealing with Jesus’ words about the Law.

The Place of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 October 3, 2004 Introduction It¡¦s good to be back here with you today. Last week I was the guest speaker at Lowry Pilgrim Church, for their MissionFest, and I had a good time. But like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I, too, feel that there¡¦s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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