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What Shall This Man Do?

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Jun 25, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 18,667 views

An encouragement for Christians to be attentive to the Lord’s individual calling on their lives

What Shall This Man Do? "Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shortsightedness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 119 ratings

| 11,236 views

A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge Of God Contemplated Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 3,726 views

Proposition: The Study of doctrine is worthless unless it is assimilated and practiced.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 2) Key verse:Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2008

| 3,780 views

How do we reject sin and enter the real life God wishes for us?

Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Radical Love Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 14, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 8,983 views

Jesus provides us with an ideal prescription for what radical love requires and looks like. Through the Holy Spirit, He empowers us to live it. How will WE choose to respond?

RADICAL LOVE Third in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 13, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: As we continue to talk about “Love In Action,” it is important that we understand the tremendous differences between living love in motion, and going through the motions. For a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, John And The New Testament Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,376 views

This message introduces the book of revelation, the reality of heaven, in an intelligent and funny way. It speaks about the reality of heaven, God’s love and how God can love a fallen world.

John and the book of revelation Inspired by a sermon of Paul Humphrey The book of revelation talks about the ‘end times’ that is the time after Jesus has died until the end of creation. We have been living in ‘the end times’ for the last 2,000 years. Some things have already happened and some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Understand The Whole Meaning Of His Command, "Sin No More"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

| 4,547 views

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc).

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc). The Lord wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balm In Gilead

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

based on 155 ratings

| 32,777 views

There is a Healer in the midst of the Church. All we need to do is go to Jesus for our needs.

The Balm in Gilead Introduction: Israel, as a nation, suffered so greatly and paid a great price for its worship of idols and unfaithfulness to God. So many times, God had to bring judgment upon the nation. Time after time they had to be chastised to remind them of their failure to remain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Calls, Which Way Do You Run?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 15, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 7,350 views

Jonah’s experience helps us understand God’s grace again. Hiding and running from God never pays, coming home to his will is the only way.

When God calls, which way do you run? Jonah is a classic Bible story. Someone has pointed out that in the first chapter Jonah ran away from God. In the second chapter, he ran back to God. In the third chapter he ran with God, but in the fourth chapter he ran ahead of God. Jonah was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Down God's Paths.

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001

based on 67 ratings

| 4,650 views

Continuing on in God’s ways

Walking on the other side of God’s open doors. Last week I talked about The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. I said that:- THERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,437 views

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Emperor's New Clothes

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 9,345 views

The Emperor in this story made the mistake of appearing before his people thinking he was covered when in reality he was naked. We can’t make the same mistake in appearing before God without the clothes provided for us by Jesus Christ

Emperor¡¦s New Clothes How many of you kids know the story, ¡§The Emperor’s New Clothes¡¨ by Hans Christian Andersen „X What¡¦s the story about? „X The Emperor in the story was a vain man whose main focus in life was to dress in these elegant clothes and show them off to his people. „X Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 60,189 views

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthy To Take Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 7,184 views

When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper he gave us some directives. Paul says we are to take in a worthy manner. How are we to take?

Worthy to take 1 Cor. 11:17-34 1CO 11:17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Me, Knowing You

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 4,898 views

Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? How many of us are living the lives we dreamed of when we were 18? What has happened to that passion? This one is about getting it back.

12, September 2004 Dakota Community Church Knowing Me, Knowing you Finding and Living From Our True Hearts This sermon is developed from one by Elmer Towns entitled: “Three of the Greatest Emotions in Life” Which is posted on Sermon Central. Introduction: Back to school has me reminiscing about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

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