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Called To A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002

based on 99 ratings

| 13,343 views

It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Women In The Pulpit

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Sep 15, 2002

based on 189 ratings

| 17,797 views

Explodes the myth that women shouldn’t preach.

LONG BEFORE I BECAME INVOLVED IN MINISTRY OR, REALLY HAD AN INTEREST IN SPIRITUAL THINGS... I WAS VERY KEENLY AWARE THAT IN CHURCH CIRCLES, THERE SEEMED TO BE SOMETHING NOT EXACTLY ACCEPTABLE ABOUT WOMEN PREACHERS. AS I GOT SAVED AND WAS CALLED TO THE MINISTRY MYSELF, I DISCOVERED SOME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: *other

Who Is The Greatest?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 26, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 20,585 views

This is a message on what it takes to be "The Greatest" in God’s Kingdom. It discusses the role of a "Servant Leader" and seeks to explore specifics about being "great" in the Kingdom of God.

Who is the Greatest? Illustration: Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. But it hasn’t always been that way. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali used to “float like a butterfly” and “sting like a bee”. He dazzled crowds with his amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Paying Taxes

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 17, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 12,683 views

“Jesus said to them ‘Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” Matt. 22:4-5.

Theme: Paying taxes Text: Is. 45:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:1-5; Matt. 22:15-21 In the last three weeks we have looked at the parable of the Two Sons, the parable of the Tenants, and the parable of the Wedding Feast. In all these parables Jesus Christ kept referring to the lack of integrity in Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Messenger

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 18, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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If you know the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, you are “THE LORD’S MESSENGER.” Fellow servants, it is an honor to be THE LORD’S MESSENGER and sent on His errands, regardless, if it is known among the masses or carried out behind the scenes. The

The Lord’s Messenger If you know the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, you are “THE LORD’S MESSENGER.” This can be said “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6) “For this reason I also ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:7, Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To The Savior's Birth

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

based on 164 ratings

| 9,542 views

People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Plutonium At Iconium

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 22, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 6,305 views

The gospel message like the potential of Plutonium represents enormous power for those who will receive it.

Sermon Notes “Plutonium at Iconium” Acts 14:1-7 Kent Simmons Scripture Passage: AC 14:1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. [2] But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 8, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 11,046 views

A biblical plan on figuring out God’s will.

Last week our focus was "Doing what God wants me to do and why I should even care." Our Scripture was Ephesians 5:17 NLT - "Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." We should care about doing what God wants us to do because it’s good for God, it’s good for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Widow

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

based on 53 ratings

| 19,999 views

This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 17, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 13,085 views

How we can learn, from Paul’s testimony, to give our testimony and share our faith better

Giving your testimony Acts 26:12-32 WBC 17/11/02 pm Drama: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Dry Bones

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 21, 2002

based on 247 ratings

| 51,597 views

Just as God caused these dry bones to live He can make our churches alive.

Raising Dry Bones Ezek 37:1-10 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Road Are You Going To Take? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 7,490 views

As Paul encouraged young Timothy, so a pastor encourages his young confirmation class to choose the right road and stay on the right road...to eternity.

Confirmation Sunday II Timothy 3:14-17 Dear Members of Crown of Glory, Dear Guests and Visitors here this morning, and especially you, the Confirmation Class of 2003: In just a few years, the seven of you will be taking another big step in your lives as you learn to drive a car. And sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,887 views

Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

Christ Is The King…so What?!?

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 12,416 views

What difference does Jesus make in our lives? How does God’s love impact our daily lives?

Today is Christ the King Sunday! It’s the day we lift Christ up as our Lord and Savior, our highest good and ultimate goal. But just what do we mean when we say Christ is the “King?” What does the word “King” mean to you? There’s: “Ole’ King Cole Was a Merrie Old Soul,” Nat King Cole, Martin ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Innkeeper

Contributed by James Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 19,385 views

The third in a series on The Three People Missed at Christmas. This focuses on a personage of the innkeeper, who was so close to the Savior, but missed the boat.

Have you ever missed the boat? Have you ever gotten so wrapped up in things that you have missed out on the main reason for doing what you do? The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe. "Why aren’t you out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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