Sermons on value in simplicity: showing 976-990 of 40,033

Making Life Count

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

What will we leave behind, what will be our legacy. Even in the face of death, Paul’s concern was for his young protoge Timothy.

Making LIFE COUNT 2 Timothy 2:1-2:13 I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I enlisted in the Navy a few years later. It wasn’t even when I got married a year after that I first realized I was an adult when I was 22 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

We need heroes, people who stand for what is right even when no one is looking.

Men of Character Genesis 50:1-26 We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. It is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island in the 60’s and 70’s heroes were easily pointed out. They wore white Stetsons, they always did what was right, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning The Other Cheek - By Michael Prabaharan Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation – to taste and see this God, to join his club and deepen his kind of life skills.

Turning the Other Cheek I’ve been trying to figure out a realistic application for turning the other cheek ever since as a young person a mentor of mine once pointed out to that to teach his son this attitude was a license to getting him bullied at school. No way am I going to encourage my son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Anglican

Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Expectations of Christians.

Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Part Two, Expectations of Christians

Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is There To Complain About? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

Complaining may be a favorite church activity but it is really an offense against God Himself.

Do you mind if I sit down for a minute? I didn’t think so. Boy am I tired. I never knew a Gospel meeting was such hard work. Man do you remember when they lasted 4 weeks instead of 4 days? Man how did you do it sitting on these hard pews every night for 4 weeks. That makes my back hurt, not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Excuse Do You Have??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 19, 2005

The Excuse’s we have for not serving God!!

WHAT KIND OF EXCUSE DO YOU HAVE? LUKE 14:16 – 24 Inside this parable I could go on all night But I probably better not!! First of all we should plainly see that the man giving This big supper is God And the slave He sent out to bring people in Was No doubt Jesus!!! But here we see that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examining Your Life! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Together In Unity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

This ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5.16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man Paul called the Christian ministry as the “ministry of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5.18). To reconcile is “to end a relation of enmity and substitute for it one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep The Spiritual Fire Burning

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

The tragedy of “Ho-Hum Christianity.”

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Rev. 3:14-22 TOPIC: Ho-Hum Christianity THEME: How To Keep Your Spiritual Fire Burning HOW TO KEEP YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING INTRO: 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Our Debts Really Lie

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004

Wednesday Evening Message dealing with identifying debt, dealing with our material debts and our spiritual debts.

WHERE OUR DEBTS REALLY LIE Just to get us thinking …. What sorts of actions communicate love to you? Romans 13:8-9 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Government #1 - Understanding The Role Of Government Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 22, 2004

First in a 3-part series on how Christians should view and participate in governmental issues.

The Christian and Government #1 - Understanding the Role of Government Romans 13:1-7 May 23, 2004 Introduction It was not my intention to talk about this whole issue of government at this point of the year. I was going to talk about it in October, a week or two before the elections in November, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christian And Government #2 - Voting - What, Why, And Who! Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2004

The importance of voting!

The Christian and Government #2 ¡V Voting: Why, What, and Who! Various Scriptures May 30, 2004 Introduction You have no doubt noticed by now that today¡¦s message is not about Memorial Day. So before I move on to our topic for today, let me say that I do not intend for anyone to think that I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Wesleyan