Sermons about Worthless Effort

I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #5 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

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I want the church to grow because Jesus Does but do I want people who are not immedieatly receptive to the Gospel?

I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #5 Luke 9:51-56 Introduction: Review I want the church to grow because it was in God’s plan, Jesus taught that it would, Jesus commanded sowing which produces growth, and growth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Gifts To Christ

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

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The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should no

OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST Scripture: Psalm 116:12 INTRODUCTION The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Covenant With God Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

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Part 5 in a series on the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 5 THE CHURCH COVENANT Date: July 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 126:1-6 Introduction For the past several weeks and again for the next few months we will continue to look at and study our church covenant. We come to a place in the 2nd paragraph in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rubbish

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

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Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace.

The Wrath of God Romans 1:19-21 Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace. The prophets...the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Eaten Daffodils?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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It`s life-changing - A Sermon for Easter Day

I hope you`ll excuse me for a moment, while I finish my breakfast. I didn`t have time to finish it before I came out - I`ll be with you in a moment....(EAT THE YELLOW DAFFODIL HEADS.) ((Warning note: See the end of the Sermon)). No! I haven`t gone mad in eating daffodils! And I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

That Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

based on 80 ratings

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The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

What History Says About The Resurrection

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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With the risk of being miserable, why would a group of intelligent, rational individuals ever believe in the resurrection?

What History says about the Resurrection April 2000 1 Corinthians 15:16-19 - For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 17and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For His Presence Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001

based on 58 ratings

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This is the fourth installment in an ongoing series based on I Chronicles 4:9,10.

ASK FOR HIS PRESENCE I Chronicles 4:10c INTRODUCTION: Three ministers were discussing the importance of prayer and the appropriate positions for prayer. As they were talking there was a telephone repairman working on the phone system in the back of the room. One minister said that he felt the key ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of The Receptive

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

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The parable of the sower shows us how we are to receive the good news of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of the Receptive Matthew 13.1-17 September 14, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Ben Franklin’s Field of Plaster: Ben Franklin was known for his outrageous experiments, one such experiment revealed that plaster could be sown with crops to help them grow, when he shared his discovery ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sin Of Just Talking A Good Game

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

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Sometimes we are so good at talking our way outta just about anything. Sometimes that in its own is a sin. If your going to talk the talk, walk the walk

The Sin of Just Talking a Good Game (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Matthew 23:23-28 NLT - "How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian Church

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Close to ten years ago, one of my best friends confided in me by saying: “You know Ken, when I was a child I use to be afraid to go to sleep because I would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

He Cares For You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

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You can be sure that Jesus cares for you. No matter where you find yourself in life, He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. There is not much care left in this world today. I mean real, true, genuine care. There is not much compassion left in this country. There was a tune that was sung in years gone by that was very well liked. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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