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"The Burden Of The Cross"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002

based on 551 ratings

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Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Esther 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

All Things For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 6,117 views

What a heart this man, Paul, had for the cause of Christ. He would give up whatever he could so that others could know Jesus and be saved!

1 Cor. 9:23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Did you hear about the UT guys that went hunting? One of the tackles and the quarterback from UT went hunting and as they are walking in the woods suddenly the quarterback falls to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Barrel A Bottle And A Burden

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 13, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 8,065 views

NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

A BARREL A BOTTLE AND A BURDEN BRO. JIM KEELING 4-7-04 1 KINGS 17:1-24 NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. GOD HAD PROMISED TO SUSTAIN HIM! II. A NEEDY WIDOW Vs.10 So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 2,990 views

Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Peter And The Passion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

based on 121 ratings

| 16,720 views

The Sanhedrin was up in arms because Peter was making them guilty of "Jesus Blood." It’s not like they could accuse Peter of anti-semiticism... but were they guilty?

OPEN: In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She said: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Few More Scenes"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,086 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm others (in the midst of difficulties and tough times) TO CHEER-UP because JESUS HAS RISEN AND HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Although parents, family members, and friends may sometimes ABANDON YOU; GOD – THE FATHER can be trusted never to LEAVE YOU ALONE, AND NEVER TO ABANDON YOU. REFERENCES: Mark 15:41-47 (MSG); Zech. 13:7 KJV (Awake, O ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage - God's Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 5,068 views

Is marriage dead? No way - it’s alive and well and a way God communicates the gospel. There are a lot of misconceptions about the roles of husband & wife that this section clears up.

Here’s today’s trivia quiz: which country has the highest and which country has the lowest divorce rate? (highest is Belarus 68% [divorces as a % of marriages]. Lowest is Macedonia 5%. U.S. Rate is 49%) When looked at another way - the number of divorces per 1,000 population per year - Sri Lanka ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is The Mission Really Complete?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 3, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 4,924 views

When Jesus ascended into heaven, what did he want his disciples to be concerned about? Do we pick up where He left off?

Is the Mission Really Complete? Pastor Glenn Newton April 1, 2005 Acts 1:1-11 Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." But Jesus could do that. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Come, See A Man..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 20, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 3,001 views

When you help someone up a mountain, you’ll find yourself close to the summit too. This truth is seen in Jesus’ conversation & conversion with the woman at the well.

Introduction If the truth was known, when we help another we’re really helping ourselves and we are no more like Christ than when we are extending a hand to someone else! It’s no secret, Jews and Samaritans were historic enemies, however, when we are willing to lay aside our differences and reach ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should Ibecome A Christian

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,112 views

It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleas, Please & Salvation By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 4,146 views

When God has you down you tend to look up, and if God has you down, there is a way out--his way. Faith and not pleas is the key.

PLEASE, PLEAS & SALVATION BY GRACE: Undeserved delivery Jonah 2, Psalm 100, Hosea 2:19-20 This morning… let your mind go back to about the time of Christ in Jerusalem. You are going into the temple to celebrate Yom Kippur—the Great Day of Atonement. This is the day that your sins will be covered ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A "Two-Sided"Story:living Between Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 2, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 6,764 views

Objective: The two sides of the story of our life rise up to remind us that life is always best when lived with God rather than without God.

“A Two-Sided Story” Subject: Relationship with God Theme: The Two sides to our relationship with God Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Time: Sunday Evening March 4, 2001 Question: What are the results of the choices we make? Introduction: In the story “A River Runs Through It” - two sons of a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Play To Your Potential Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 3,606 views

Paul tells us to live up to what we have already attained. This is a crucial obligation of every believer. We must walk in the light that we have.

Play To Your Potential Philippians 3:16 -- Don’t worry about what you don’t understand. "What I don’t understand about the Bible does not worry me; What I do understand does!" Mark Twain --God gives understanding. -to those who have ears to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Holiness

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Close The Gap Between The Ideals That We Profess To Believe And The Reality Of Our Lifestyles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 27 ratings

| 3,053 views

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment. Jesus said, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, but do not do the things that I say?" (Luke 6:46) Ask the Lord to help you to be more responsive to the ways that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 68 ratings

| 18,541 views

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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