Sermons about Through The Motions

Loving Others Through Hospitality Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

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Encouraging the church to love our neighbor by our hospitality to guests using Abraham as an model.

Practical Exercise during worship: After singing have congregation greet at least two people they do not know, or have not greeted in a long time (hint: encourage them to get out of their pews if they have to). Give extra time for this. Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Through The Valleys Of Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 18, 2006

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keys to making it through the many trials life has to offer each of us.

Intro: plastic Christianity is when people try to act like when you become a Christian there are no trials, no problems, no disappointments and no valleys. David was a realist, His Psalms told it like it was: his ups and downs, his victories and defeats, his mountaintops and his valleys. Psalms 23 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Unity Through Peace Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

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This is message 7 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Keeping Unity through Peace Ephesians 4:1-6 Memory Verse: “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Ephesians 4:1 I. To Keep Peace, We Must Have Love: "…bearing with one another in love…" A. Be Humble. “…be completely humble…” B. Be Gentle. “…and gentle…” C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship With God Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

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The role of the Spirit in our relationship With God

How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Pentecost 2007 Relationship through the Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Intro – Acts 1:1-5, 2:1-13 Jesus says, “Don’t do a thing until the Spirit comes.” Why is the Spirit so important? What does the Spirit have to do with our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Relating To God Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

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How to read scripture to know God, not just know about God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ Relating to God through the Scripture John 10:14-18, 27 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-27

Denomination: *other

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

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The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory Through An Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2005

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Your labour is never in vain, keep praying, keep digging, and keep seeking. There will be a release of Glory.

Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” An Open heaven ~ Jacob received angelic visitation and the Nation of Israel was born Peter had a trance when heaven opened and the Gentiles received Salvation as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Making An Impact Through Work" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 30, 2005

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What practical ways can we relieve the suffering of others and make life better for people. How can we translate our Christianity into our daily life through work.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 4, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Making an Impact Through Work Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

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A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-31

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Through Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 22, 2007

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This is the fifth sermon in this series dealing with stress. It deals with how to handle with adversity.

Passing Through Dark Valleys How to Deal With Adversity I have a riddle for you this morning. What do you get in a land where all you have is sunshine every day and no rain? Do you know what you get? You get a desert. Here is an interesting fact. In order to have green lush vegetation - you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Chains Through Worship

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007

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They way you worship affects the way you live and the lives of others.

Do you like to worship the Lord? For those who can carry a tune the answer is probably a solid yes. For those who can’t you know that you are supposed to anyhow. I have heard it said that worship is acknowledging God for who He is and praise is acknowledging Him for what He has done. For many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Make It Through The Battle

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

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Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 Anticipates victory,

HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE BATTLE?--PSALM 20 Introduction: Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

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This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Breaking Through The Belief Barrier Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2006

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This message is intended to help you learn how to do regular diagnostic work on your spiritual health and growth.

23“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” 24Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22-23) Diagnostic testing is a regular part of life. We diagnose everything from health to a car. Your family physician ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Through Obedience To The Word

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

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If most people haven’t read God’s word, they aren’t seeing Christ’s command, and there’s nothing in their hearts for the Holy Spirit to help them understand. So the peace that Jesus promises us is lost for the lack of trying.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus says that those who love him will keep his word; and those who don’t love him won’t keep it. Those who keep his word will be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will teach us and guide us according to the will of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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