The 4 Mistakes Of The Rich Young Ruler
Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 3, 2001
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An examination of the infamous Rich Young Ruler that reveals the mistakes mistakes that led to his tragic walkaway from Christ.
He was a wealthy man, and a young man. His eyes were set on religious matters - on teachers, eternal life, good deeds. He had the look of a seeker: he seemed willing to listen and eager to learn. He seemed a disciple-in-the-making. But his story has a dark end. It was he that inspired Jesus famous ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Will America Be Judged 2 Series
Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
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A second in a series of sermons on God’s judgment on nations who walk away from Him.
Will God Judge AmericaEzekiel 5:5-16This morning we saw how God has set watchmen to warn the people of approaching disaster. We also saw how each one of us are the watchmen. I as pastor am to warn my flock and you in turn are to warn the nation. Many today, pastors as well as church members ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Obey The Mirror! Series
Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
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Scripture is like a mirror, we can choose to believe what is revealed or reject it and walk away.
It’s widely understood that though there were many men named James surrounding Jesus, it was indeed James, the half brother of Jesus that authored this book in the NT. He was in fact, a pillar in the early church as Paul tells us in Galatians 2:9Jesus appeared to him (1 Corinthians 15:7) after ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Anchors Away!
Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 31, 2002
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After becoming a Christian it becomes too easy to become complacent about our daily walk with Christ.
First Baptist ChurchFebruary 3, 2002"Anchors Away!"Colossians 3:12-17It is rare that Debbie and I get to watch a movie or a program that we like. Our time to watch something on television occurs at about 10:30. There are not many spiritual things you can take out of some of the movies Joshua ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Drift Away
Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
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When you neglect your spiritual walk for even a short time you begin to drift away from God.
Drift Away – Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:2-5 Intro.:Dobie Gray wrote a song called “Drift Away” in 1973 – verse 1:Day after day I’m more confusedSo I look for the light in the pouring rainYou know that’s a game that I hate to loseI’m feelin’ the strain, ain’t it a shameREAD: Hebrews 2:1, ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
A Breath Away
Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 15, 2015
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So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God.
A Breath Away2 Kings 3:17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God. In fact Job ...read more
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Denomination: Apostolic
Take A Walk With Jesus
Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020
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When we find ourselves confused, and struggling, doubting God’s power, questioning his goodness, wondering about his faithfulness or whatever else it might be, don’t walk away from Jesus. Walk with Jesus, just like Jesus did with those followers on the road to Emmaus on Easter afternoon.
“What do you want?” “I don’t know. What do you want?” “I’m not sure, what do you think?” “I don’t know. What do you think?” Sound familiar? Ever had a conversation like that when it comes to choosing a movie or a TV show or what to order for takeout – pizza, fish, Chinese, Mexican, Thai? “I ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Will American Be Judged 3 Series
Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
3rd and final in a series on God’s Judgment of nations who walk away from Him.
Will God Judge America Part IIIEzekiel 16-17In Chapter 16 we see God using the images of a young baby growing into a mature young women. God is reminding Jerusalem that He had raised her from a lowly state to great glory as His bride. God has done the same thing to the United States. He has ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Cleopas Has Left The Building
Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 14, 2009
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Walking away from Jerusalem. The encouraging ministry of Christ to 2 disappointed believers on the first Easter Day.Has something caused you to walk away from God’s best in your life? How would you know if it had? Where is Christ in it all?
Easter!What a message!Jesus died for our sins and rose again! Because of this we can now have forgiveness, victory and new life.Who needs forgiveness but the guilty?Who needs victory except the defeated?Who needs new life but those with broken lives?This is good news!But does it sound good ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship
Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
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Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.
June 23, 2002Scripture Text:Isaiah 6:1-8Speaker:Jeff WilliamsAudio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of WorshipGood morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Are You Leaving Too
Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2015
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Things get hard in life, things get tough, and it really is your choice, everyday, are you going to walk away from Him, or are you going to walk closer beside Him?
John 6:66-69-From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Walking With God In An Age Of Apostasy Series
Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023
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In the last days people will fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be deceived.
1 Timothy 4:1-3-Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus Feeds His Hungry People
Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 15, 2021
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When we go to God through Christ, we will never walk away hungry. When we draw near to God with our whole heart, we will never walk away, disappointed. Because for us, our faithful Saviour will always provide enough—more than enough.
If you’ve recently prayed the Lord’s Prayer, then you made the request to your Father in heaven that He would give you this day “your daily bread.” I wonder if that’s a petition we make with a lot of sincerity. Are we really concerned about getting what we need to maintain our bodies? Is there ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Down 'n Dirty
Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 24, 2006
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Wrestle with God – just do it! You’ll walk away with a new identity, a new walk (a limp) and a new relationship that will empower you.
I. WRESTLING MATCH BETWEEN GOD & JACOB – EACH OF US COULD VISUALIZE OURSELVES IN THE WRESTLING RING WITH GOD A. Many Of You Are Fighters – Strong Willed1. Fight God in his will - ask lots & lots of questions – questioning2. Arguing with God, reasoning, bargaining, wrestlingB. Jacob Was A ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Take A Ride Or Abide
Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
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The world offers such temptation and many Christians are walking away from Jesus and toward the world, will you take a ride o ABIDE?
(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.)TO RIDE OR ABIDE?I am afraid that many people who have sometime in their lives made a promise to God and to Christ, have been taken for a ride. I am certain that many Christians ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
