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"Unless The Lord Builds The House"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 20, 2017

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The opening line of Psalm 127 emphasizes a theme that runs through both Psalm 127 and 128 – without God’s direct and crucial involvement in its building and protection, no house, city, or family will survive.

Note: I have developed a few slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. “UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-23, Isaiah 66:1-2, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 15:7-9, Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 127:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

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The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable? Where are you sitting? Which character are you? Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013

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What is true wisdom and which wisdom will we choose?

Which path will you choose? The passage this morning talks about wisdom. When the Bible speaks about wisdom, it’s talking about much more than just head knowledge, memorizing a set of facts. When the Bible speaks about wisdom it is describing a way of living that brings success, peace and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not You; It's Me Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

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In this message we will look at the break up that occurred among God's people in ~ 932 BC and see what God intends for us to learn. Some great truths of God for these deeply divided times in our nation.

It’s Not You; It’s Me OKAY – we are in this series called, ‘Such Things Were Written’ our theme verse is… ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 AND LISTEN – here’s the deal, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mimic The Master Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 27, 2003

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Learn about what it takes to have the attitude of Christ.

Mimic the Master An Attitude Like Christ “Attitude” Series I. Introduction A drunk named Joe was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for whom there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Of Stone, Not Of Straw

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

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— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

A house of stone not of straw 1 Peter 2:5-10 I. Introduction a. Three little pigs each build a house i. Straw ii. Stick iii. Stone b. Which one held up against the wolf? i. The one made of Stone c. What I hope to do today is paint a picture in your mind of strong house that can withstand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 12, 2003

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Words are not enough: the message must be incarnated to be communicated.

The Incarnation. WBC 14/12/03pm Jn 1:1-2, 14, Phil 2:5-11 Read Jn 1 passage WORDS ARE NOTE ENOUGH You have probably never heard of the island of Molokai. Well, it’s located in the state of Hawaii. And it has quite a history. You have to go way back to the late 1800’s to understand its ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

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Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

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In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Leaven-Yeast-Mt 13:33 Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003

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Where the kingdom is depicted as having remarkable growth despite humble beginnings, and was probably told to reassure Jesus’ disciples that their involvement in the kingdom would not be for nothing

THE LEAVEN-YEAST-Mt 13:33 Mt13: 33 He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." INTRODUCTION Our previous study examined ‘The Parable Of The Mustard Seed’ Mt13: 31-32, Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

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Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preserving Unity In The Body

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

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A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23, Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Will You Spend Eternity

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

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Whether we believe or not, where we spend eternity is a question we have to answer.

Sermon Text: Matthew 25: 31-46 Sermon Type Inductive Deductive Sermon Title: Where will you spend Eternity? Biblical Problem and Solution: Problem: The Religious people did not care for the outcast and think heaven is owed them Solution: Through acts of mercy toward the outcast can people show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Competition

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 16, 2013

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This section of Romans continues to expound upon the love, responsibilities, and the lives of Followers of Christ while in this world: This study specifically addresses "brotherly love".

“HEALTHY COMPETITION” Romans 12:10 An editorial was written in response to a book entitled, “American Averages”. In it, the author described the average sermon. He claimed that the average sermon was 22.3 minutes long. If the sermon was shorter than 20 minutes, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Serve To Lead

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 2, 2009

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Serving is a high calling.

One of the books I read recently was Jim Collins’ bestselling management book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don’t.” The phenomenal bestseller came out seven years ago and yet it still sells over 300,000 copies a year. It showcased 11 companies that transformed from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

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