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Sermon 11 - Relations That Work Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2025

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As Colossians chapter 3 ends and chapter 4 begins, Paul addresses the relationships that disciples need to navigate. Paul teaches that when the Lordship of Jesus is lived out in our relationships, then they work best.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about relationships. 1. Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” 2. Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am…huggable and buggable.” B. And how ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fully Committed Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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The sermon urges us to personally confess Jesus as the Christ, surrendering all to Him, and finding true life and identity in wholehearted allegiance to Him.

There are questions that settle the soul. They steady the heart in a world of headlines and hurry. One question rises above the noise like a bell in a storm. Jesus asks it with gentle authority and unshakable kindness: “Who do you say that I am?” We carry many names on our backs—titles, labels, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Topics: Discipleship, Commitment

How The Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers Of Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 52 ratings

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How to not be overcome by power abusers but to overcome with God’s goodness, love and truth

How the Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers of Power Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge Of Your Desires?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 7,247 views

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14)

Who’s In Charge of Your Desires? (Rom. 6:12-14) Illustration:Former pro basketball star Bill Bradley tells that at the age of 15 he attended a summer basketball camp that was run by Easy Ed Macauley, a former college and pro star. "Just remember that if you’re not working at your game to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Get With This Or You Can Get With That

Contributed by William White Jr on Mar 14, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 12,445 views

This is a sermon designed to sway persons in either a positive or negative direction towards Christian living.

YOU CAN GET WITH THIS OR YOU CAN GET WITH THAT (THE CHOICE IS YOURS)-DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 AND MATTHEW 5:27-31 What a world in which we live. It seems as if the world moves at an ironic or opposite path. It seems as if today’s society marches to the beat of a different drum than the past ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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Approaches the Beatitudes as the promise of a future great reversal of fortunes (uses images from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame).

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake." Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of The Sovereign King Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

based on 51 ratings

| 4,534 views

God is the mighty king of all creation

Song of the Sovereign King Psalm 33 August 31, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The role of a king: The king is the appointed leader over a country, it is a birthright and privilege, life of training and preparation, Even in our modern world there are still many kings, II. The nature of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005

based on 186 ratings

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Free,Free At Last

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0820 Trinity Xx: Scary Party Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 22, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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When God "invites" us to a banquet, it’s not just another party that we squeeze into our busy schedule if we have the time. It is a royal feast and we lay down our lives, if necessary, in order to attend.

Sermon: Scary Party Text: Matt 22:1-14, Eph 5:15-21 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Oct 24, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XX Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Why does this passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Indicative Versus The Imperative

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

6th Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your free gift of grace, which your Son, Jesus the Christ, revealed to us, you have redeemed us from sin and death, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 6 Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction We have looked closely at the church age – the first three chapters of Revelation were an open book for us. They were a guideline of how we should make corrections as needed in God’s eyes – and we have seen specifically the things that God does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Six Parental Duties

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

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A Mothers Day message and how they play a key part of the lives of their children.

The Six Parental Duties Psalms 127:3-5 Monte T. Brown May 8, 2005 Mothers Day First Baptist Riverton Introduction Today have gathered here in this place to celebrate Mother’s Day and honor our mothers present and past. Mothers play a key part in the lives of all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Order

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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What evidence should be found in our lives to give indication that we are walking in divine order?

DIVINE ORDER I Corinthians 14:33 Anyone who truly knows me well is aware that I am not the most mechanically gifted person on this earth. I have learned the hard way that it is best not even pretend that I am. It often takes me hours to fix something that most people could fix in only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

Say What?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 8, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Isaiah tells us that the Messiah’s coming is going to bring about great change. But some of it hasn’t happened yet. What are we to make of a prophecy that hasn’t come true?

-When I was at seminary in St. Louis, we had to do several practicums in different areas of ministry. They were first come – first served but I was very blessed in the areas I had the opportunity to learn and grow. I did a cross-cultural module with Apple of His Eye Mission Society. I found out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

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