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Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016

The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The Salt Shaker & Into The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Our response to criticism by the world is to withdraw into our Christian subculture: Christian radio, colleges, books, TV, church, etc. Jesus tells us we must be the Salt of the Earth. What does that mean?

OUT OF THE SALT SHAKER & INTO THE WORLD! Matt. 5:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUITTING 1. A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. 2. “Shovel your snow, Mister?” one of them asked. “Only two dollars!” 3. Puzzled, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed To Loving Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 9, 2016

Loving God, Loving Others, The Greatest Commandment

ONE CHURCH - Committed to Loving Matthew 22:34-40 (p. 692) August 14, 2016 Introduction: Anybody here find it hard to love people who are mean to you or who try to put you down? How about those who get in your face and try to prove how wrong you are and how right they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformational Power Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

If we are to experience God, we need to allow Him to change us.

Transformational power of God 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction- We have been in a series looking at practical ways of experiencing God. During our time of prayer. During our times of worship. Knowing what we believe and why we believe it. And this morning the transforming power of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of The Cross

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2016

A sermon about the reproach of the cross.

"The Scandal of the Cross" Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 22, 2018

Discussing the importance of fasting and prayer as it relates to a quiet time with God.

Last Sunday evening in our evening service, we discussed in detail the importance of having a quiet time with the Lord. We talked about how often we should do it, how to plan for it, and to actually put together your own private quiet time. With that knowledge under our belt, let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Little Things Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 13, 2018

Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ. As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: Our acts of service imitate Jesus, Our acts of service demonstrate our love, Our acts of service validate our words.

Do the Little Things. 1 John 3:16-18 Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: 1. Our acts of service imitate Jesus v.16 Romans 5:8 Matthew 20:26-28 John 13 2. Our acts of service demonstrate our love v.17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Moses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

What can we learn from the burning bushes that God places in our path to get our attention?

The Call of Moses Exodus chapter 3 Introduction This morning we come into the presence of God with the hope that He will speak to us and get personal with us in our lives. At least that is what you should be praying as we come together in His Word. Each one of us is on a journey and we are at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped For Boasting...in Christ

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 29, 2017

It's not our wisdom, power, or riches that we should boast about, but the fact that God has given us faith in Jesus.

I want to begin by testing your celebrity savvy this morning. Who said the following? “Let me tell you, I’m a really smart guy.” “I’m also honored to have the greatest temperament that anybody has.” “I think I am, actually humble. I think I’m much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Mere Stones/Reminders-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017

6 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-VI—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Local 5-7-day weather forecasts—They have animations of rain, thunderstorms, wind, waves, sun, etc. On Valentine’s Day there is a beating heart &/or cupids to remind watchers that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Answered Prayer From A Cave

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2016

David's emotional outpouring as he hides in a cave, with Saul closing in... is heard and answered by God.

Psalm 142 The first thing we see in this Psalm is the descriptive label placed over it in English translations. When written in the Hebrew, these descriptions would actually have been part of the Psalm and so should be carefully considered when studying these Psalms out. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Fruitfulness Hidden Or Obvious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2014

A look at Jesus' insistence that a good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. Includes an explanation concerning the thought that most lives are a mixed bag of good and bad fruit.

WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY "FRUIT"? Generally when we talk about fruit there are two kinds: internal soul transformation and external people impact. - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:10. A. Internal soul transformation. - By this I mean that God is shaping you into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist