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He Calls Us To Rest

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

Print for the believer going deeper with God

“THEREFORE, LET US FEAR LEST, WHILE A PROMISE REMAINS OF ENTERING HIS REST, ANY ONE OF YOU SHOULD SEEM TO HAVE COME SHORT OF IT. 2 FOR INDEED WE HAVE HAD GOOD NEWS PREACHED TO US, JUST AS THEY ALSO; BUT THE WORD THEY HEARD DID NOT PROFIT THEM, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNITED BY FAITH IN THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Should They Hate Us?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001

Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 24, 2001

Does the Scripture require that America "turn the other cheek" following the attacks of 9/11, or do we have the right to respond militarily?

Introduction The Story: Turn the Other Cheek The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Proverbs 28:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification-Us And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 1, 2001

When we are baptized into Christ God sees us as Holy, then we spend our lives becoming what He has made us.

Romans 6:15-23 So Far In the plan of salvation I have spoken about: 1.Grace and Faith 2. Repentance 3. Baptism 4. Holiness Tonight I will be speaking about sanctification another form of the word holy or consecrated. Two of the beads deal with Holiness, the white one is how God sees us and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Power Of God In Us"

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001

I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go On To Perfection

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 24, 2003

An exortation to remane stedfast in the faith.

Let us go on to perfection,An exhortation to remain steadfast in the Faith. Soon we shall see the portals of Glory, soon we shall see the Great I Am, The Almighty Liveing God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10, Hebrews 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes Us One

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2003

Reformation Day: A message remembering God’s work to preserve the truth of forgiveness by grace through faith and what that truth does for us today.

It’s been just a bit over five years since Sofi and I met many of you. Lots and lots of water has flowed under the bridge since that day. There have been hard times and good times. There have been sad times and happy times. Some of the folks that were here with us at the beginning have since been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #335.) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:13; Psalms 127:3; Hebrews 4:15 ILL. Most of you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Marks Us As Christ's Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Our love isn’t defined by our world, our parents, or even our own feelings but by Jesus’ life. We love one another the way Jesus loved us. What does this mean? Let me give you four marks that you can remember if you can spell the word LOVE.

If I describe various people could you identify the group they belong to? The first are saffron-colored robed men working over a sand painting in the Library downtown? (Followers of the Dalai Lama) What about two guys on bicycles, white shirts, ties and little black badges on their pockets? (LDS) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Not Finished With Us Yet

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 15, 2003

God is not finished with us even though sin, rejection, complacency, hardships, and uncertainty have come into our lives.

God Is Not Finished with Us Yet Based on a sermon outline by Dr. Ronald Meeks. Scripture Ref: Acts 9:1-6, 19b-28; 11:25-26; 13:1-5; 23:11 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Have you ever thrown your hands up in exasperation and said, “that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1

God Who Pursues Us

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

Who how we are it will seek us until time that he finds us! Who ’s that? God well on... The word is strong, but it is the heart and the intention... God a hunter!

LE DIEU QUI NOUS POURSUIT Lecture : Ezéchiel 34/12 L’homme est à son meilleur état quand il cherche Dieu. Quand l’homme est à genoux, en révérence, dans sa quête de Dieu, ceci est la romance de la relation. Cependant théologiquement : I C’EST DIEU QUI RECHERCHE L’HOMME, PLUS QUE L’HOMME NE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christmas Tells Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2002

For so many, the true message of Christmas has been lost in the commercialism and revelry that accompanies this season of the year. The people of God need to share with other what Christmas really tells us.

WHAT CHRISTMAS TELLS US “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The true message of Christmas has been lost in the commercialism and revelry that accompanies it today, The people of God need to share with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Light That Calls Us To Sanctification Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light calls us to sanctification as seen through the new birth of Saul following the events on the road to DAmascus.

God¡¦s Light Calls Us To Sanctification (Separates) Acts 9:10-19 7 Dec 2002 ¡V Pearl Harbor Day fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Our family has begun our devotion, using the Advent card we were all given last Sunday. The answer, of course, is just a small light. We are studying a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist