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The Minister Of God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Timonthy and Paul

THE MINISTER OF GOD (1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7) Many have asked me, “How did you come to serve in this church?” A month before I arrived in Hong Kong in August 2008, I met Rev. Patrick So for the first time in Los Angeles. I told him I was headed to Hong Kong to teach in a local seminary and he said to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Honest Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2003

A sermon on lying based on Ephesians 4:25 (Adapted from JUST LIKE JESUS by Max Lucado)

Sermon for 1/30/2000 A Honest Heart Ephesians 4:25 Introduction: A. Famous American Fibs. 1. The check is in the mail. 2. I’ll start my diet tomorrow. 3. We service what we sell. 4. Give me your number and the doctor will call you right back. 5. Your luggage isn’t lost, it’s only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-25, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building To Burn

Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003

ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

What If There Is No Re-Vote

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 15, 2000

A contemporary message on the pain of spending eternity without Jesus Christ

What If ... There is no Re-Vote? Dr. Marty Baker / November 12, 2000 They said it would be close. The closest in 40 years. They asked what if: what if it's a tie (the tie goes to the runner, right)? What if Gore wins Florida but not Michigan? What if Bush wins Pennsylvania but not Wisconsin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Church Of God

"Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007

We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Lifestyle

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian influence is no small matter.

FAITH’S LIFESTYLE James 2:14-18 KJV One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church." "I don’t want to go to church," he replied. "I want to stay in bed." Crossing her ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Zone

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007

We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of God's Elect Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011

The faith God’s elect consists of several important matters. 1- The faith of God’s elect leads to godliness 2- The faith of God’s elect rests in hope 3- The faith of God’s elect trusts in God

INTRO. - You’ve been elected! How do these words grab you? If some politician said, “you’ve been elected,” would you be excited? Or how about if God said those words to you? ILL.- One day when preacher Lyman Beecher agreed to exchange pulpits with a neighboring preacher ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Jesus cares about all of our life

We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Progressing Is Regressing

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 20

NOT PROGRESSING IS REGRESSING (PHIL. 3:12-14) Time and tide waits for no man. Can you imagine using the typewriter to type your paper today? How about typing a dissertation over a hundred pages thick? Times were we had to use “white out” in liquid or paper form, embarrassingly leaving blotches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 22, 2015

Serving, Revolution, Leadership

I WILL – “I Will” Serve Matthew 20:25-28 (pg. 690) October 25, 2015 Introduction: My buddy Frank Cloud, one of our older members gave me a book the other day called “True North” by Gary Inrig...It’s about discovering God’s Way in a changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

Is your salvation the genuine article

THE REAL THING EPHESIANS 2:8-9 I might ask this morning the question, ‘What does your life put on display?’ ‘As people watch your life unfold moment by moment, problem by problem, circumstance by circumstance, what do they gain a deeper understanding of?’ EPH 2:7 So that in the ages to come He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Risk?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran