Baptism And The Battleground
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003
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We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.
BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUNDText: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Give Till It Feels Good
Contributed by John Mcmillan on Mar 12, 2003
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LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE,AND LEARN THE JOYS AND BLESSINGS OF GOD
I’m sure you’ve all heard the old saying "GIVE TILL IT HURTS", well this old saying, that you and I have heard all our life’s goes againts everything God stands for. I have yet to run across one story in the bible or of anyone I’ve ever met that got hurt because of giving, I can’t think of a ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We Are God's Workmanship
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2003
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Before we knew Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we were alive physically, but spiritually dead.
WE ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIPText: Ephesians 2:1-10 There is a story that I once read when I was in my freshman year of college. There was a man in a mental institution that had the delusion that he was dead. His counselor got sick of the ongoing routine of this man’s delusion. "Eureka," he ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
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For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!
THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEETText: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Jesus Is The Reason For The Season
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001
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This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASONText: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002
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This sermon addresses how God loves us beyond our comprehension even when we feel alone in our trials and sufferings.
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM GOD’S LOVE Text: Romans 8:18-28, 34-37 "I heard about a frustrated mother whose two sons where driving her crazy. She had tried everything to keep them in line, when one day she had an over-the-fence discussion with a neighbor. "I took my son to our ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Being Patient
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002
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This sermon addresses how we need to be patient and let God decide when it it is time to separate the wheat from the weeds of His field.
BEING PATIENTText: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 I used to work at the Milliken plant in Saluda, SC. As I worked there I became increasingly familiar with how things were in the textile industry here in the United States as opposed to other countries. One day while eating breakfast I had read ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
There's Nothing Like A Mother's Love
Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 8, 2003
God takes care of us much like a mother takes care of her children.
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER’S LOVEText: Isaiah 66:13 "A young, awkward boy grew up in southern California, plagued by a learning disability that in later years would be called dyslexia. But with his mother’s encouragement and admonishment, he became a strong and capable leader. Years ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
The Need To Rend Our Hearts
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005
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How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).
THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTSText: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Something Greater
Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 4, 2007
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This address was prepared for the memorial service for Samuel M. Hamilton (1910-2000)long time preaching elder at Hays Christian Church and professor of philosophy Biblical literature at Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas.
Remarks prepared for the memorial Service for Sam M. Hamilton (never delivered)Something GreaterToday we want to celebrate the life and memory of Sam Hamilton.It is fitting that one who had so much influence upon the lives of so many be remembered.Most of you are here because Sam made an ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Castingyour Care
Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
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Encouraging people to trust in God through all of the problems in life because He Cares For You.
Saturday, January 19, 2002CASTING YOUR CARE1Peter 5: 6-11Johnny’s commentary volume 1 reads like this:SERVING CHRIST IN HUMILITY WITH THE HAND OF GOD ON YOU THAT CHRIST MAY EXALT YOU IN DUE TIME, CAST ALL YOU CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARES FOR YOU.You can try and I have, to cast your care on ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Focus #1 Series
Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
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To help the Church refocus
Friday, July 07, 2006FOCUSLk 11:34-36Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness.(binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Focus #2 Series
Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
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Focusing on our purpose as a church
Friday, July 14, 2006Focus#2LUKE 10Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed.We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus Made Of A Woman Series
Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
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Part two of six messages leading up to Easter how and why He came
Friday, March 09, 2007What Jesus was Made #2Jesus Was Made of Woman, Under the LawGal 4.14The first man Adam was made by God out of the dust of the earth and God said it was not good for man to be alone so God put Adam asleep and removed a rib and made the first woman, Eve.Through the union ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus Made A Curse Series
Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
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Series leading to Easter and one week past describing what Jesus did and why for us
Friday, March 16, 2007What Jesus Was MadeJesus Made a CurseGal. 3: 10-14Jesus was made something that He was not “A Curse” :13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:One of the reasons ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
