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Hardware Store Christian

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,252 views

To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

"Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus As Never Seen Before

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 23, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,971 views

John gets a vision from Heaven and sees Jesus as never seen before.

JESUS AS NEVER SEEN BEFORE REV. 1: 9-20 Introduction:. John is the last one of the disciples left…he is in his 90”s but because he is still a threat to the gospel movement, he is arrested not put in jail be sent to an island called patmos…this rocky island is used primarily for politician ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Passion

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,710 views

Sermon that begins with my own personal passion, (you put yours in), then ends with my other spiritual passion of saving souls, that should be the same for all of us.

Have you ever had an absolute passion for something? I absolutely love the sport of basketball. I absolutely love College basketball. I love the Kentucky Wildcats. I love everything about the sport. I like hearing the roar of the crowd. I like seeing the players do amazing feats like defying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Miracle Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 5,632 views

God called an ordinary girl to be the Mother of God. Mary’s call emphasizes the truth that God uses the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

Luke 1:26-38 “The Miracle of the Ordinary” INTRODUCTION As Christians, other Christians sometimes intimidate us. So often we are challenged to emulate extraordinary Christians. “Be more like St. Paul the first missionary to the gentiles and firebrand Christian,” we are told. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,723 views

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Stumbling Block Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

based on 1 rating

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The second of a series of sermons about breaking through the Christian subculture to reach people for Jesus.

INTRO ƒ{ The stumbling block has become the Christian Subculture ƒ{ Much of what we do today at Citipoint is not only trying to tell people about Jesus ƒ{ But getting them beyond this Christian subculture barrier that we've created ƒ{ Jesus never wanted us to create a subculture ƒ{ Jesus hung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,702 views

A wedding sermon which talks about friendship flowing into love, love flowing into commitment in a instant gradification society. Spend time together.

In Jesus Name Text: Genesis 2:18 What an exciting day! Family and Friends have come together to celebrate a major event in your lives. This day is a milestone marker in your journey through life. Many hours of work, planning by lots of people has enabled this to be a day of great memories ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Lutheran

Let It Rain

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 11, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 8,552 views

Theme: Renewal for different seasons of life, initiated from above, personalized for you, continual as needed, in just the right proportions.

I. INTRODUCTION A. 1997 Movie “As Good As It Gets” – staring Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson New York City. Melvin, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Rest In The Arms Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 19, 2008

based on 15 ratings

| 20,053 views

Pain and sorrow has scar our lives each and every day, we often seek other means to comfort us and give us peace of mind. However, in Christ Alone Our Hope Is Found.

Key Verses: 94:12-19, 22, 23. In this Psalms we find David praying to God to take revenge against his enemies, and to judge the wicked people that are so cruel to God’s people. But as he closes this chapter, David praises God’s comfort and loving care. He reassured us that by obeying Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The True Summit Of Our Vocation As Human Beings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011

| 2,353 views

Music must be in harmony with Logos, not an offbeat and disordered hymn to individualism.

Monday of 3rd Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy The Spirit that inflamed deacon Stephen is always at work in the Church. This spirit, the Holy Spirit of God, fills those who respond to the gift of faith, and makes us hungry for the Word of God, the Sacrament of the altar, and service to those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Nitty-Gritty Of Personal Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2015

| 3,478 views

Person to person evangelizing can take many forms, but it is the responsibility of all.

Thursday of 12th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel I have a motto in my lab. It’s a kind of universal directive that the students, I hope, learn by heart: Do what I say, and nobody gets hurt. If you have a good memory for movies, you’ll see that the motto is a loose paraphrase ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Blessing Of A Bad Reputation

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,952 views

The early Church had a bad reputation which helped it grow and we should cultivate such a bad repputation in our time.

The Blessing of a Bad Reputation Acts 28:22 INTRO.:Paul is in Rome facing trial for preaching Christ. While waiting for his hearing before Caesar, he is permitted to have guests and to communicate with others. He calls the leaders of the local synagogue to explain his side of the issues before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stuff Of Heroes Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 3,735 views

How do we live as heroes? It is only by being strengthened by the Holy Spirit who leads us like he did the apostle Peter.

The stuff of heroes – the holy spirit changes everything – the transformation of Peter from denier to preacher, you don’t have to be a hero alone – we are called to learn to ‘Keep in step with the Spirit’ Gal 5:16 The best turn arounds from zero to hero in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 6,602 views

Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 6,107 views

The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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