The Almost Christian
Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006
based on 133 ratings
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A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.
There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more
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Denomination: Free Methodist
Thanks, Dad!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003
based on 391 ratings
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Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son. (PowerPoints available - #254)
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTERRIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK(REVISED: 2017)(PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.)(This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
More Than Abundant
Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 19, 2003
based on 25 ratings
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Every child of God can testify that God more than abundantly supplies the needs of His children. Often His provision is on a “day to day” basis, much like what our Lord taught us in “the model prayer”. “Give us this day our daily bread.”
MORE THAN ABUNDANT“And the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.” I Timothy 1:14. (NASB).Every child of God can testify that God more than abundantly supplies the needs of His children. Often His provision is on a “day to day” ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
How To Tell If Your Spiritual Health Is Good
Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 20, 2003
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Our English word "hygiene" comes from the Greek word for "sound" (sound doctrine; sound faith; sound speech) used in the Pastoral Letters - this sermon evaluates these signs of good spiritual health.
Going to the doctor for a checkup is something a lot of people do religiously. They want to make sure their health is not failing in ways they can’t detect on their own. Not a bad idea.Likewise we are prone to miss some signs of poor spiritual health if we don’t check up on it regularly.In ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Be A "Taker!"
Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003
based on 14 ratings
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Father’s Day sermon.
Be a ¡§Taker!¡¨Various ScripturesFather¡¦s Day, June 15, 2003IntroductionWell, it¡¦s Father¡¦s Day. The day of the year when the Father is supposed to relax, watching his favorite John Wayne movie, or catching the Twins¡¦ game on TV.Normally on Mother¡¦s Day we tell about how wonderful ...read more
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Denomination: Wesleyan
Moving To The Next Level
Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003
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This sermon looks at how little things can keep us from moving to a higher level in life and in God. It looks at Achan and his actions at Jericho.
Moving To The Next LevelGNLCC 7/6/03 Joshua 6:15-7:1 1 Timothy 6:6-10 What if I told you that a baby by the name of Khalik , born in Fiwi, out on an island in the Pacific Ocean, started talking two days after he was born, was walking at the age of two months , and by the time he was ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Why Jesus Is The Only Way To Salvation.
Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 14, 2003
based on 121 ratings
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In our modern culture, the way of salvation is under challenge within and without the church. This sermon addresses this important issue.
Why Jesus is the only Way to salvation.In our post modern culture, the question frequently arises, “Why do you say Jesus is the only way?” or “Who are you to say Jesus is the only way?” We can expect the culture to ask questions like this, but in the last few years the Christian church itself has ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
What Is "Great Gain" For You?
Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
based on 19 ratings
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Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.
1 Timothy 6:3-10PRAYILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Contributed by Greg Buchner on Aug 3, 2003
based on 71 ratings
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Horoscopes, psychics and the like, may seem like harmless entertainment, but instead they are an invitation…and invitation for evil to enter your life because these “deceiving spirits” and “hypocritical liars” distract us from following Christ, and thereb
“Horoscopes & Psychics”2003 Hot Topics SeriesI Timothy 4:1-10, Deuteronomy 18:9-12 August 3, 2003Purpose: Horoscopes, psychics and the like, may seem like harmless entertainment, but instead they are an invitation…and invitation for evil to enter your life because these “deceiving spirits” and ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
What's In Your Family Tree? Series
Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
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This is the first message in a series through the Book of Matthew
What’s In Your Family Tree? Have you ever been around people who seem to chatter on and on and in the end, you wonder what they said? Or heard people who have the appearance of knowledge yet when you check it out discover though it sounded right, it was off base? In the first century ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Satan - Destroyer Of Faith
Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Dec 21, 2002
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Satan - Destroyer of faith
SATAN - DESTROYER OF FAITHTEXT: "The theif cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).SUBTEXT: "Fight the good fight of faith..." (1 Tim. 6:12).Let us examine Satan’s subtle tactics ...read more
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The Long-Awaited Daysman
Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 29, 2002
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Job cried out for a "daysman" in his great distress but determined there was none. Christians have a great "Daysman" to advocate our cause before the Father.
THE LONG-AWAITED DAYSMAN“For He is not a man, as I am, that I should answer Him, and we should come together in judgment. Neither is there a Daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.” Job 9:32-33“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the Man Christ Jesus, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace
Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002
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A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"
Faiths Review And ExpectationI Tim 1:12-1712 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose
Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
based on 124 ratings
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Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.
INTRODUCTIONA. GAMBLING DEFINEDMerriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Dismantling The Myths Of Abortion
Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 28, 2003
based on 170 ratings
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God hates abortion but loves those who have had one. As God’s representatives we must do the same.
Dismantling the Myths of AbortionDon JaquesJanuary 25/26, 2003MAIN IDEA: God hates abortion but loves those who have been a part of one. As God’s representatives we must do the same.OBJECTIVES: The audience will be informed of God’s pro-life views.Those who may some day consider abortion ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
