http://sermoncentral.com.com Latest Sermons from www.SermonCentral.com 5/22/2008 11:03:24 AM http://www.sermoncentral.com/ 122720 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122720 MOTHER’S DAY 08 – A MOTHER’S LOVE. Today is Mother’s Day, a time when we honor mothers, give thanks for them, sympathize with them and maybe even cry with them – when we are not hysterical with laughter about them. Real, live, experienced mothers will sigh and shake their heads when they hear a report like this one from William S. Flanagan, Jr.: It was sunny and warm when our neighbor, Danny, left home for his first day of school. He was the proud if reluctant possessor of a new sport co ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:49:57 PM - Bobby Scobey (Germantown, Tennessee) - Topic: God's Nature - SubTopic: Omniscient http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122720 122719 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122719 MOTHER’S DAY 06 – NO GREATER LOVE. A teacher had just given her second-grade class a lesson on magnets. Now came the question session and she asked a little boy: "My name starts with an "M" and I pick up things. What am I?" The boy replied instantly, "A mother?" No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: "Let’s see," he said, "You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your hus ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:33:18 PM - Bobby Scobey (Germantown, Tennessee) - Topic: God's Nature - SubTopic: Omniscient http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122719 122718 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122718 “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of 1 Corinthian’s series: The following outline was adapted from Sermon Outlines on 1 Corinthians Original work copyright © 1995 The Standard Publishing Company in Quick Verse 2007. This le ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:20:26 PM - Michael McCartney (Amery, Wisconsin) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Isaiah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122718 122717 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122717 FATHER’S DAY 08 – WHAT MY FATHER MEANS TO ME. Today is Father’s Day. There are five different kinds of fathers: dead, divorced, domineering, distant and delightful. We want to concentrate on the last kind and offer some ideas that may help you move even farther down the road of being a good father. Being a good father begins with being a good husband. Let me share with you: I. 27 THINGS NOT TO SAY TO YOUR SPOUSE by Steve Stephens. There is nothing more painful than having unhealth ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:16:43 PM - Bobby Scobey (Germantown, Tennessee) - Topic: Kingdom of God - SubTopic: Eternal http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122717 122716 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122716 God’s Time Matrix (Malachi 4:1-6) 1. Some problems have simple and quick solutions. “Our patient in the hospital was a big, burly former officer. Just after surgery, and still half out of it, he became agitated and confused, tearing at his IVs and trying to escape his bed. The nurses gamely attempted to keep him calm, but were losing this battle. That’s when my old Air Force training came in handy.” "Colonel!" I commanded. "At ease." And with that, the colonel fell back to sleep. (fr ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 2:00:22 PM - Ed Vasicek (KOKOMO, Indiana) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Baptism http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122716 122715 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122715 Who is Jesus Christ? This is the ultimate question. Many answers have been given. • Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet sent by God, but superseded by Mohammed. • Buddhists believe Jesus was a wise and enlightened man. • Mormons believe Jesus was a man who became a god. • Jehovah’s Witnesses believe Jesus was the first creation of Jehovah. • The Church of Scientology believes Jesus is one of many good teachers. The title of the cover story in the March 31, 2008 edition of MacL ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 1:42:58 PM - Jonathan McLeod (Eastern Passage, *Province/Other) - Topic: God's Attributes - SubTopic: Majesty http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122715 122714 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122714 Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is hard in this age of rising prices. There are bills that are due, but you had some pretty good tips tonight so you should be able to pay the gas bill and the electric bill that is a week overdu ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 1:28:16 PM - Scott Kircher (Tinley Park, Illinois) - Topic: Jesus' Birth - SubTopic: Joseph http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122714 122713 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122713 Genesis 17:1-27 John Shearhart May 4, 2008 Introduction Tonight we are going to look at the seventeenth chapter of Genesis. You might not realize it, but thirteen years pass between chapters sixteen and seventeen. In 16:16 Abraham was 86 years old. Ishmael is now a thirteen year old boy, and Abraham is almost one-hundred. By now I’m sure the hope of the promise is beginning to fade a little for Abraham and Sarah. In fact, we’re about to learn that Abraham probably decided that Ishmael ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 1:05:43 PM - John Shearhart (Clarendon, Arkansas) - Topic: Christmas Season - SubTopic: Christmas Eve http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122713 122712 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122712 For Pentecost 3, 31 May, 1 Jun 2008 Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28; Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b – 31; Matthew 7:21-29 Gretchen had had a hard life. She had been married and divorced before her 20th birthday. She also had been through drug rehab at least twice, and was now clean and sober. That was the reason she was divorced – her husband didn’t want to be clean or sober – or around someone who was. Gretchen moved to a town of 1300, to live with her mom, Gretal. And yes, in this case I am using ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 11:00:01 AM - Wally (Stephen) Seibel (Curtice, Ohio) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Of Teaching http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122712 122711 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122711 Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than they are. You may not be able to palm a basketball either but I bet you can palm a Bible. Even children have the ability to grip a small Bible with one hand. So what? Holding a Bible does us no good ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 10:20:41 AM - Daniel Habben (St. Albert, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122711 122710 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122710 Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed for each hole. Par is usually between 3 and 5. Hitting a birdie means that you were one hit less than par. 3. Willie Nelson pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s a par 47. Yes ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 10:06:10 AM - David Owens (Liverpool, New York) - Topic: Twelve Apostles - SubTopic: Andrew http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122710 122709 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122709 Message: Cassandra Polster born into God’s world September 29th 1991. Entered into God’s Kingdom May 8th 2008. Jesus says in today’s gospel, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” but right now that is about the most ridiculous words that could ever come out of my mouth. Of course our hearts are troubled. We have lost someone very special. We are stunned. We are hurting and we do not understand. All of us are searching for answers. Yet I do not stand before you this morning with any ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 9:44:01 AM - David Trexler (Highland, Indiana) - Topic: Christian Values - SubTopic: Of Holiness http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122709 122708 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122708 Cooperation is needed in every part of our human body so it will function properly. Take for example the foot it has 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Walking up stairs requires the cooperation of 300 different muscles. The sense receptors in your foot let your brain know exactly what kind of surface you’re walking on—rocks, ice, soft sand—and your foot immediately adapts. In the course of your life, you will walk about 100,000 miles. If you walk or jog for exercise, of course, that ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 9:39:20 AM - Mark Tonkery (Little Hocking, Ohio) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Obadiah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122708 122707 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122707 Holy Trinity 2008 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” During the week I thought maybe this Sunday I might take off from going deep. It’s been a tough week on everybody, and I thought a nice relaxing, perhaps uncomplicated message might be in order. Today is The Holy Trinity. How that for an uncomplicated topic? While the Holy Trinity may seem like a deep concept, I’m determined to make this a nice relaxin ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 9:38:31 AM - David Trexler (Highland, Indiana) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Lost Coin http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122707 122706 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122706 Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the scriptures have to say about the issue of focus in the believer’s life? UW: Questions Topic: “A Problem of Focus” INTRODUCTION: A- It is important that you and I maintain the proper focu ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 9:01:41 AM - George Bannister (Warren, Ohio) - Topic: Giving - SubTopic: Tithes http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122706 122705 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122705 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 20, 2008 Text: Matthew 28:5-6 (King James Version) "And the Angel answered and said unto the women, ’Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. (v. 6) He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.’" Topic: An Empty Tomb - He Is Risen! The three (3) words - "He Is R ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 8:09:07 AM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Women - SubTopic: Dorcas http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122705 122704 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122704 TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will commit to passionately sowing the seeds of the Gospel in a lost world. PQ: What are the absolute truths that determine the kind of spiritual harvest that we will reap? UW: Truths TOPIC: “Thre ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:40:58 AM - George Bannister (Warren, Ohio) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Rich Fool http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122704 122703 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122703 A Study of the Book of 1st Peter Finding Hope In Our Lives Sermon # 10 “What Jesus Did For You” 1 Peter 3:18-22 Most of the Bible is easy to understand. But as you preach through the Bible you will at times come upon those “problem verses,” those verses that are not so easy to under-stand. We do not have to solve all the problems found in this passage but we do want ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:24:15 AM - John Hamby (Vilonia , Arkansas) - Topic: Holy Spirit - SubTopic: Leadership of http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122703 122702 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122702 The Restoration of a Failure Judges 16:20-22 Today I want to start by looking at some Famous Failures. 1. He was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of creativity and imagination. 2. He did not speak until he was 4 and didn’t read til 7, his teacher called him "Slow" 3. He went broke 5 times before devising the first assembly line produced automobile. 4. 12 times he failed in business and in politics before he became the 16 President of the United States 5. In grade school he did so ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:22:21 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Amos http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122702 122701 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122701 Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – through Jesus’ Sacrifice alone. This is the first large controversy in the church, and you can see about the council that was called to deal with it in Acts 15; where they decide that Paul is ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:16:02 AM - Mike Wilkins (Toronto, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Temptation with Satan http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122701 122700 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122700 The Destructive Wake of Sin Judges 13:1-7 Today I want to deal with a very serious subject… The destructive Wake of Sin. Not what I had planned… God often moves in ways different than I have planned. Today we will be looking at negative example… Samson. Today I will plan to do something I only plan to do once a year… deliver half a message just the negative Usually do that on Palm Sunday so I can offer the good news on Easter Today we are going to see half the message in the life of ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:10:38 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Jesus' Miracles - SubTopic: Invalid healed http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122700 122699 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122699 Table Talk Luke 22:7-20 Communion is a very special day in the life of the church. Today we observe one of the most beautiful events of the church calendar… The Lord’s Supper. Gourdvine celebrates communion once a quarter. Other churches do it more often and some, less often. It is a service that is filled with visual messages. Every part of the service has a object lesson it it. Today, I want to help you to understand the lessons from each object. We start with the TABLE Fell ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:04:38 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Sinlessness of http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122699 122698 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122698 Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country, But, it too, seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settle ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 7:00:31 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Jesus' Birth - SubTopic: Genealogy http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122698 122697 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122697 Hidden Sin Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today… sin in the camp…. Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to themselves… I am saved, I am going to heaven, I don’t have anything to fear. And they wink at sin… think there is no consequence because they are saved. Today’s sermon will address that mistake. This is ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:51:10 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Jesus' Miracles - SubTopic: Invalid healed http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122697 122696 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122696 Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements for son-ship/discipleship which He set are very tough HATE family LOVE enemy DENY self HATE world Jesus always went a little further in his obedience love Sacrifice If you want to ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:42:46 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Jesus' Miracles - SubTopic: Invalid healed http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122696 122695 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122695 Did Jesus Have To Die? (The offense of the cross) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Did Jesus have to suffer and die?" To say that it was necessary causes Christians no problem at all. In fact, the story of the cross, or forgiveness of sins, of paying our ransom, or the just dying for the unjust... THE GOSPEL... is, for us, the sweetest story ever told. We never grow tired of hearing of it because it proclaims God’s unbelievable, unfathomable love for us. We can sing the words of the old ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:33:55 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Evangelism - SubTopic: Overcoming Objections http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122695 122694 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122694 Who REALLY Killed Jesus? Mt 26:47-27:26 One of the first and most vocal groups to reject the movie is the Jews. They claim that the movie is anti-Semitic... anti-Jewish. They feel that the Jews come off as the bad guy... the villain. They also feel that is an unfair portrayal of the facts. Many say it was not the Jews who killed Jesus because they had no power to take a life... only the Romans could do that. Some point to Pilate and say he had the power to stop it, so he must bear the blame. ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:15:04 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Evangelism - SubTopic: Overcoming Objections http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122694 122692 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122692 Ongoing Study of Rom 8:31-39 Rom 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Ps 44:22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. - Bed of roses is an English expression, which means an easy and peaceful life. - Most likely based on a rose representing happiness and love - The expression is from a line in Christopher Marlowe’s poem “The Passionate Shepherd to His L ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:06:02 AM - Ralph Andrus (Elkins, West Virginia) - Topic: Christian Character/Fruits - SubTopic: Love http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122692 122691 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122691 The Testimony of the Redeemed Psalm 40:1-3a I have watched that 2 minutes of film about 20 times this week. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. It was not meant to be a Christian film or have a Christian message but I tell you that is as powerful, as convicting, as biblical and as relevant as anything that ever came out of the mouth of Billy Graham. I want to pick that video clip apart and give you a message God spoke to me. When Johnny Cash started singing, in this clip, it was ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 6:03:34 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Malachi http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122691 122690 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122690 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he could not outrun the consequences of his actions. He hit the boxing world like a haymaker. He K.O.ed the competition. Hardly any of his fights got past the first round. He left the competition f ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 5:51:56 AM - Rick Pendleton (Rixeyville, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122690 122689 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122689 TEXT “Pray for them which despitefully use you”. INTRODUCTION We will have enemies as we take our stand for Jesus. How should we respond? We should pray for them. Pray for those who have a spite against you. Pray for those who harass you. To do this is not natural, it is supernatural. Only with God’s help can we do it. 1 Timothy 2:1 teaches us that even our enemies should be the subject of our praying - “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and g ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:57:39 AM - Jonathan Campbell (Derry, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Divinity - SubTopic: Testimony of the Father http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122689 122688 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122688 The main text for today’s thoughts is Matthew 28:16-20. Lets hear it again. 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:55:53 AM - Richard Schwedes (East Devonport, *Province/Other) - Topic: Church - SubTopic: Body of Christ http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122688 122687 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122687 Rediscovering the prophetic - MLK Amos 5:1-24 I watched a BBC programme about Martin Luther King Junior (MLK) a couple of months ago now presented by Oona King a past Labour MP in London (before she lost her Bethnal Green & Bow seat to the controversial George Galloway). She seemed to want to portray MLK as a man who used faith & religion to gain power for himself & to drive forward an agenda of moral change. She was of course driven by her own lack of faith & belief that moral change for ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 3:36:02 AM - Joseph Neil Adams (Birmingham, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Baptism http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122687 122686 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122686 ACCEPT THE SITUATION : EXPECT THE CHANGE ******************************************************* The Serenity Prayer ********************** God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. JAMES 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. ACCEPT THE SITUATION ****************************** OUTLINE 1. CREATION 2. POSITION ..... May 20, 2008 5/20/2008 1:22:16 AM - Dr.Stanley Vasu (Chennai, *Province/Other) - Topic: Evangelism - SubTopic: Fear of http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122686 122685 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122685 In broadcasting or film making there are several types of ways of getting from one scene to another. Two of the most common are a cut and a fade. In a cut one scene is suddenly replaced with another. In a fade one scene fades out to black and is then slowly replaced with another that fades back up from black. For the disciples of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion was a cut. Suddenly and with great force Jesus is taken, tried, and executed. Everything they had put their trust into was yanked away ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 11:35:18 PM - Tom Fuller (Newberg, Oregon) - Topic: Evangelism - SubTopic: Style http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122685 122684 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122684 Propósito: Que podemos buscar ser perfectos en medio de una sociedad mediocre. Tema: Dios busca completarnos para así vivir una vida de bendición. Introducción No seamos mediocres: Este hombre pasa frente a una casa que tiene un letrero que dice: Pero que habla a la venta. Toca la puerta, “perro esta en el patio y que puede ir allá a verlo”, va a patio, allí esta perro, ¿Tu hablas?, “si”, sorprendido: “como es possible? “Bueno, descubrí que tenía este don a una edad muy joven, asi que ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 11:04:49 PM - Justin Colon (Bayamon, *Province/Other) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Of Service http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122684 122683 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122683 We live in the best place on earth. Our nation is the best nation on earth. And our people are the most generous of all people on earth. You might be tempted to think of this as a little bit of heaven, right here on earth, but there is a problem. Our nation is at war. We are fighting the most unorthodox enemy we have ever known, and perhaps the most deadly enemy. Why do I say that? Because those who we are fighting against have no fear of death. In fact, they relish the thought ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:25:44 PM - Bruce Ball (Claremore, Oklahoma) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Gideon http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122683 122682 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122682 DO YOU HAVE HEART BURN ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Before we can understand this lesson we must have a basic understanding of WHAT PRESENT MEANS: PRESENCE: Being in view or at hand. The fact or condition of being present. Being in the space within one’s immediate vicinity. Close relationship. To aim, point, or direct. B. WE MUST COME TO GOD WITH A MADE UP MIND... It was a terrible Sunday outside. The snow was ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 7:58:54 PM - Wade Hughes, Sr (Smiths Grove, Kentucky) - Topic: Ten Commandments - SubTopic: 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122682 122681 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122681 NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t expect to reap tomorrow. You reap in proportion to what you sow. You reap what you sow. C. WE ALSO KNOW A VERY CLEAR LAW: THE LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND... WHEN YOU RUN OUT --- YOU ARE EM ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 7:46:59 PM - Wade Hughes, Sr (Smiths Grove, Kentucky) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Women - SubTopic: Mary Magdalene http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122681 122680 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122680 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 19, 2008 Text: 1 Peter 1:16-21 (King James Version) "Because it is written, ’Be ye holy; for I am holy. (v. 17) And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: (v. 18) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible t ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 6:01:40 PM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Women - SubTopic: Deborah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122680 122679 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122679 “A Royal Courage” Lessons from Prince Caspian May 18, 2005 Introduction: This weekend the movie “Prince Caspian” was released and I’m sure Hollywood is thrilled with the adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ timeless Narnia book of the same title…this morning we are going to close our sermon series on Prince Caspian with a message entitled, “A Royal Courage.” Caspian is the sequel to “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In the first story, four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, t ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 3:52:24 PM - Mike Parry (Jackson, Missouri) - Topic: God's Nature - SubTopic: Son http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122679 122678 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122678 Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit is due Throughout his life, David had surrounded himself with “mighty men.” If you want to be a winner, you must get yourself on a winning team. Do you know Christ? He is the "Son of David." ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 3:37:37 PM - Jerry DePoy (Muskegon, Michigan) - Topic: God's Will - SubTopic: Sovereign will http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122678 122677 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122677 Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While that is good, and I don’t really know anyone who desires to discriminate, it is a much more difficult thing to put into practice in regards to not discriminating based upon sex. Police fitness s ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 3:02:26 PM - Scott Kircher (Tinley Park, Illinois) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Ten Minas http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122677 122676 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122676 Pornography Is it really so bad? slide Last week as we talked about defending life, and celebrating the life God has given to the unborn, I also want to take a moment and celebrate the life that God extends. Marian turned 90 yesterday and we just want to encourage you all to wish her well as God uses her life to be a blessing in others. Intro We are continuing in our series Too Hot To Handle this week. This week, we are talking about pornography. Slide When I began pr ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 2:56:39 PM - Scott Kircher (Tinley Park, Illinois) - Topic: Jesus' Divinity - SubTopic: His Foreknowledge http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122676 122675 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122675 Abortion - A Matter of Life or Death God Gives Life… … that Reflects His Image Abortion ends a life that God gave There is forgiveness for those who have been involved in an abortion There is judgment for those who have closed their eyes to abortion There is hope to overcome the culture of abortion What can I do about abortion? Speak for the unborn Sacrifice for the unborn Stand for the unborn Slide Life. Life is an amazing thing if you stop and think about it. It i ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 2:52:28 PM - Scott Kircher (Tinley Park, Illinois) - Topic: Jesus' Divinity - SubTopic: His Foreknowledge http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122675 122674 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122674 Too Hot to Handle - Homosexuality Slide Series Intro Today, we begin a new series entitled “Too Hot to Handle.” We will be dealing with and discussing topics that are hotly debated in our society and even the church. We will look at the biblical teaching or biblical principals that interact with these topics and see what the Bible has to say about them and what we as Christians should do in light of this teaching. We are going to be talking about Homosexuality, Alcohol, Abortion, P ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 2:48:34 PM - Scott Kircher (Tinley Park, Illinois) - Topic: God's Activity - SubTopic: Judges http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122674 122673 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122673 Zephaniah The Day of the Lord Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7 Introduction: I would dare say that not one person in a thousand has heard a message from the book of Zephaniah. This little prophecy just three chapters long is one of the most overlooked passages of Scripture in all God’s Word. Unquoted from in the New Testament, Zephaniah is perhaps the least known book of the Old Testament. And yet this book has much to offer us. In the opening verse Zephaniah identifies himself for us, tracking ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 1:37:15 PM - David Moore (Stoke-on-Trent, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Triumphal Entry http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122673 122672 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122672 Rev. George R, Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 19, 2008 Text: Luke 12:16-21 (King James Version) "And He spake a parable unto them, saying, ’The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: (v. 17) And he thought within himself, saying, ’What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?’ (v. 18) And he said, ’This will I do: I will pull down my barn ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 1:18:56 PM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Women - SubTopic: Mary Magdalene http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122672 122671 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122671 A Fitting Memorial! Exodus 12:1-14 1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2"This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ’On the tenth day of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household. 4And if the household is too small for the lamb, let him and ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 1:07:50 PM - David Rigg (Albion, Illinois) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Women - SubTopic: Deborah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122671 122670 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122670 [The title and points to this message come from a book by John and Linda Friel, but the principles come from the Book of Proverbs written by Solomon.] Solomon’s experience fits our current series "No Perfect Families Allowed," because his was a long way from a perfect family. He started out his reign as king of ancient Israel in pretty good fashion. When he came to power as a young man, instead of asking God for wealth and fame he asked for wisdom to rule God’s people. God honored his req ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 12:12:38 PM - Brian Atwood (Huntsville, Alabama) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Jonah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122670 122669 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122669 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 8 Matthew 6: 24-34 Do not be anxious 24* “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 25* “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26* Look at the bir ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 11:27:18 AM - Tim Zingale (Fort Dodge, Iowa) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Samuel http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122669 122668 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122668 Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter mentions Jesus as the Cornerstone is shortly after Pentecost, after Jesus’ resurrection and the Holy Spirit came filling the disciples like tongues of fire. Peter and John were dragged before the religiou ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 11:00:32 AM - Matthew Stoll (Petoskey, Michigan) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Obadiah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122668 122667 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122667 Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will understand. This standard is consistent with the character and nature of God. If we desire to live with God’s blessing on our life and to truly seek His kingdom first, we must allow Him to begin to ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 10:40:35 AM - Mark Opperman (Elgin, Oregon) - Topic: Holy Spirit - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122667 122666 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122666 Living the Life of Jesus John 14:30 – A Genuine holiness is the greatest tool against sin. What is holiness? Is it morality, a certain political stance? No. It is living the life that Jesus lived. Let’s look at some examples of the nature of Jesus in ministry. • John 2:1-11 – The wedding at Cana. A time of celebration, only there is one concern, a big concern. One that would bring shame upon the families represented at the dinner party, they are out of wine. Mary, Jesus’ mother comes to Hi ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 10:29:01 AM - Johnny bOND (San Jose, California) - Topic: Ten Commandments - SubTopic: 9. You shall not give false testimony http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122666 122665 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122665 “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” I think we could all agree that this first admonition of Paul’s in verse 16 is far from being an afterthought; that in fact all he has been telling them to do in the past 15 ver ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 10:21:29 AM - Clark Tanner (Montrose, Colorado) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ishamael http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122665 122664 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122664 Last week on Easter Sunday we focused on the resurrection of Jesus. We looked at how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. People who encountered the resurrected Jesus were completely changed. One disciple in particular, Simon Peter, had abandoned Jesus in his hour of need, along with Jesus’ other disciples, and then went on to deny knowing Jesus three times. We shared last week that he likely experienced guilt, discouragement, despair, self-loathing, disappointment, fear. He was de ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 10:07:22 AM - Matthew Stoll (Petoskey, Michigan) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Elisha http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122664 122663 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122663 I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle would begin all over again. What is wrong with me? Can’t I just be satisfied with church like other Christians? Isn’t it our duty to go to church; to join the church? Doesn’t the Bible tell us that we ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 9:40:01 AM - Steven Spillman (Travelers Rest, South Carolina) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Men - SubTopic: Apollos http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122663 122662 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122662 It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the crowd coming to arrest Jesus, and they could have warned Jesus and saved him. Of course he already seemed to be expecting them. And who would have imagined that one of their own, Judas, would betray h ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 9:37:24 AM - Matthew Stoll (Petoskey, Michigan) - Topic: Evangelism - SubTopic: Style http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122662 122661 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122661 Psalm 136:1-26 “The God of History” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful witnesses that we have, as Christians, is a life lived with thankfulness. I believe this is one of the reasons why the Bible is resplendent with exhortations and invitations to be thankful—Psalm 136 being one such invitation. Certainly a life of thanksgiving stands out in today’s world where there is so much moaning and complaining about a slow economy, and high gas and food prices. (News anchors almost have a ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 9:01:44 AM - Kevin Ruffcorn (Surprise, Arizona) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Of Discernment http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122661 122660 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122660 Introduction: Cartoon on screen. (Leadership, Spring 2008, pg. 48) Background: It has always been a temptation for us to desire the attention of others, be it for acclaim, approval, and various other reasons. If you don’t believe it just walk down the aisles of a toy store where children clamor for mom’s ear, or a high school hallway where clothing styles, or lack thereof scream for attention. Today even the negative things of life are used to draw attention to ourselves and even p ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 9:01:40 AM - Jim Kilson (Heyburn , Idaho) - Topic: Jesus' Miracles - SubTopic: Bleeding woman http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122660 122659 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122659 INTRODUCTION Cyclone Nargis has claimed 80,000 lives. The final death toll is expected to be over 100,000. Two to three million are homeless. It is the worst disaster in Burma’s history, comparable with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. One eyewitness described Burma as a “war zone”. ’Nargis’ is an Urdu word meaning ’daffodil’. The country is Buddhist and has no time for the gospel. Like China, it persecutes Christians. God has judged Burma. Scripture doesn’t specifically mention cyclones bu ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 9:01:35 AM - Jonathan Campbell (Derry, *Province/Other) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Abiding in http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122659 122658 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122658 RESTORING THE BACKSLIDER APRIL 2, 2000. Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the fourth in a series which has included the following previous messages. 1. When people backslide. 2. Hidden in the Body. & 3. Hidden in the Body part 2. I. If we are to really care about restoring those who have backlidden, we must understand just how high the stakes are. There comes a point at which the backslider is in grave danger regarding eternity. Jesus could not have made this more clear in the f ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:56:38 AM - Eric Hanson (South Paris, Maine) - Topic: Christian Character/Fruits - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122658 122657 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122657 Together in Prayer Part 2 Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 18, 2008 Last time, in the first part of this message, I told the stories of the birth of the church age, when the Holy Spirit came to live inside of believers. This happened at the end of an extended season of prayer by the 120, who were in the upper room in Jerusalem. We also looked at some modern day examples of believers banding together in tenacious joint prayer, and how this changed things in their church and even in their city ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:40:31 AM - Eric Hanson (South Paris, Maine) - Topic: God's Attributes - SubTopic: Holiness http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122657 122656 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122656 UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and called upon the Lord for His Spirit to be the mighty one among them. a. Threats were met with warfare prayer. b. Godly boldness, signs, and wonders are weapons of this warfare. c. II Cor ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:35:22 AM - Eric Hanson (South Paris, Maine) - Topic: Jesus' Humanity - SubTopic: Hunger http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122656 122655 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122655 Absolute Assurance Hebrews 6:9-12 Purpose: To display the richness of God’s salvation. Aim: I want the listener to exult in God’s awesome redemption. INTRODUCTION: Is it possible to know for sure that you are on your way to heaven? John said that he wrote his gospel, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:31 NAU) Paul assured us that, Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in C ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:29:15 AM - David Scudder (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Women - SubTopic: Dorcas http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122655 122654 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122654 Sermon for 5/18/2008 Not Your Possessions But You- 2 Corinthians 12:14 Introduction: A. Getting back to the city of Corinth, it was the Las Vegas of the day. B. remembering that this was before the time of the TV, there were people in the city of Corinth who were good at entertaining. They were like the vaudeville acts before the time of the movie theater. People would give them money to perform and entertain them. C. Some of these entertainers were good at rhetoric= the art of m ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 8:04:45 AM - Davon Huss (Mount Airy, North Carolina) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Given to all http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122654 122653 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122653 I was recently introduced to a new cereal. At least it was new to me. I think ever since I can remember my favorite cereal was frosted shredded wheat. Anyway, one day Amanda (my wife) and I were walking through the grocery store and we get to the cereal aisle and I head for the shredded wheat, but Amanda has a different cereal in mind. She shoves off a few eight year olds that were huddled around one particular cereal and she brings to the shopping cart a box of lucky charms. I told her, “y ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 7:41:26 AM - DJ Castilleja (San Marcos, Texas) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Of Interpretation http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122653 122652 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122652 What would God say to America? Would He tell us we need a new president, would He tell us we to pull out of Iraq, or would He tell us we need lower gas prices? What would God say to America? (First,second,third), He would tell America to: 1. Lay Aside Every Weight. God would tell America to lay aside every weight of srongholds, every weight of hindrances, and every weight that’s holding us back as a nation from serving God as a nation. God would tell us to lay aside every wei ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 7:36:27 AM - Eugene Pansler (Lakeland, Florida) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Gideon http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122652 122651 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122651 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 19, 2008 Text: Luke 15:17-18 (King James Version) "And when he came to himself, he said, ’How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! (v. 18) I will arise and go to my father,’ and will say to him, ’Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee.’" Topic: Going Home! ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 6:23:20 AM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Joseph http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122651 122650 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122650 JOHN 5: 33-38 WITNESSES FOR THE DIVINE SON [Isaiah 35:5-6] Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26), and to be the judge of life (27). Jesus was claiming to be divine. Are there any other witnesses to support this almost unbelievable claim? There most certainly are. This section stresses testimony supportive of Jesus’ claim. Jesus’ authority was brought into question ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 5:50:42 AM - Dennis Davidson (Knoxville, Tennessee) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Men - SubTopic: John the Baptist http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122650 122649 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122649 A. A teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write “I love you” in 25 words or less, without using the words “I love you.” 1. She gave the class 15 minutes. 2. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. 3. The last five minutes she wrote frantically, and then read the class her results: “Why, I’ve seen lots worse hairdos than that, honey”; “These cookies are hardly burned at all”; “Cuddle up—I’ll keep you ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 5:18:51 AM - Justin Imel (Alum Creek, West Virginia) - Topic: Descriptions of God - SubTopic: A (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122649 122648 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122648 One Sunday on the way home from church a pastor was beaming with pride. He had just preached what he thought was his greatest sermon. After walking in the door, he asked his wife “Well dear, what did you think of the sermon this morning?” She was very non-committal in her response, “Oh, it was good.” The pastor wouldn’t let it drop so easily. “Mrs. Smith said on the way out of church that I must be one of the great preachers of our generation.” Still no response from the wife. The pastor pushed ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 4:54:32 AM - Jordon LeBlanc (Fredericton, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Balaam http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122648 122647 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122647 INTRODUCTION China is one of the worst persecuters of believers. The Communist government threaten the death penalty to anyone professing Christ. Christianity is looked upon as “an evil cult”. It is against the law to share the Gospel with under 18s. It is my personal opinion that the earthquake was God’s judgment upon the nation. China has been on a collision course with Almighty God and the two have finally collided. Britain is also on a collision course with God - we have abolished the bl ..... May 19, 2008 5/19/2008 12:35:21 AM - Jonathan Campbell (Derry, *Province/Other) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Abiding in http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122647 122646 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122646 The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote from Dr. King. I heard it for the first time when Obama delivered his speech last Tuesday (May 6th 2008) after winning the democratic primary in South Carolina. He was explaining to the crowd why h ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 11:29:24 PM - Rohan Diedrick (Plantation, Florida) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Growing Seed http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122646 122645 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122645 Expect Joy Great Expectations Part 4 05/18/08 PM Reading/Text: Acts 3:1-10 Great Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Great Expectations. I know it is probably true of many gathered here tonight, I know it true for myself, that when we had obeyed the call of the gospel, accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and been Baptized into Him there were great expectations of what our faith would do in us, for us, and through us. And we are justified in these expectations: 2 Co ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 8:46:40 PM - Daniel Austin (San Diego, California) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Habakkuk http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122645 122644 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122644 Faith Accounting 101 Romans 4:1-8 * Institutions of higher education have a system of numbering their classes which allows the student to know the difficulty (in theory) of a class. As you know, these range from numbering beginning with 1 for freshman to 6 or 7 which is doctoral level. The courses numbered 100 are (most of the time) basic studies giving a basic knowledge of the subject. In a basic studies class you would use a text book designed for that particular level of study. Two yea ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 5:58:09 PM - Jerry Watts (Hueytown, Alabama) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Balaam http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122644 122643 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122643 OPEN: (I had the people stand as we sang the "Star Spangled Banner") O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof thru the night that our flag was still there O say does that star spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 5:54:49 PM - Jeff Strite (Logansport, Indiana) - Topic: Easter Season - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122643 122642 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122642 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV); John 20:19-31 (NIV) – Jesus Appears to His Disciples; and Jesus Appears to Thomas; Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 4:31:21 PM - Ken Harris (Monterey, California) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Net http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122642 122641 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122641 “Oh Lord, you were the fountain for the Samaritan woman, and you quench the thirst of every single person that comes to you. You are indeed The Fountain-King, Victorious Warrior, Lord of everything. Oh come and quench our thirst this morning Oh Fountain, come and meet every need we have, come and reign supreme oh King Jesus, you Who defeated the devil and destroyed his power and eradicated sin, oh You victorious Warrior, come and win our affections this morning.” Let’s Turn in our Bibles to ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 3:31:35 PM - Mike Cleveland (West Salem, Ohio) - Topic: Kingdom of God - SubTopic: Growth of http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122641 122640 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122640 REVIVAL #1: THE NEED FOR REVIVAL (HUNGER) OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). • The Lord declared that the glory of the latter church would be greater than the former. • We’re not there yet! Look at the early church: o Thousands of people were saved in a day o Signs and wonders, healings and miracles were common place o Peter’s shadow healed people; Paul’s handkerchiefs healed people “Behold, I send the Promise of My F ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 2:52:33 PM - Chris Jordan (Beausejour, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: John the Baptist http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122640 122639 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122639 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the very beginning of the Bible, Genesis 1:1 through 2:4a (TEXT) Dear Brothers and Sisters! The Title of this Sermon is "Let’s talk about race". I didn’t make it up. Today many pastors across the United Church of Christ will be preaching on race in hopes of beginning a sacred conversation, a dialogue that is needed in our pews, our homes and the hallways of power across our country. Th ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 2:48:20 PM - Daniel Haas (Orem, Utah) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Boyhood http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122639 122638 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122638 The Joyful Sound By Pastor Jim May Sound plays a large part in life of every man. There are some who, through either accidental causes, or because of birth defects, are unable to hear. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be able to hear anything – to live in a world of silence. You never hear a chirping bird. The sound of a loved one saying, “I love you” is something that a deaf person never hears. Warning sounds, like train whistles, car horns or ringing bells are useless to the ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 2:36:26 PM - James May (Prairieville, Louisiana) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Cleansing Temple http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122638 122637 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122637 The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. It’s significant to take note that in the Scripture there are two groups of nine in connection with the work of t ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 1:05:54 PM - Howard Strickland (Calhoun, Georgia) - Topic: God's Activity - SubTopic: Forgives http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122637 122636 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122636 IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is GOD’S… I. POSITION II. POWER III. PERFECT PA: How is the change to be observed? • I need God to be the center of my life. • I need to allow God to be at work in my life. • I need to app ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 12:20:01 PM - Paul Decker (Williamsville, New York) - Topic: Messianic Prophecies - SubTopic: Jesus' Deity http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122636 122635 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122635 In the beginning the world was in chaos. There was no form, no function, no order, "Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths." GOD was not pleased with what He saw and created the heavens, the earth, and all living things. "GOD said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. GOD saw that the light was good, and GOD separated the light from the darkness." The creation plan was orderly, achieved step by step; following each step GOD stood back, ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 10:23:57 AM - Ricky Johnson (Rutherfordton, North Carolina) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Rich Fool http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122635 122634 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122634 The Feast of Pentecost Pentecost as celebrated before the coming of the Holy Spirit It was a one day festival celebrated between two great festivals – Pass Over & Feast of Tabernacle. It was named Pentecost because it fell on the fiftieth day after the offering of the barley sheaf during the Passover celebration. Other names given for the feast of Pentecost.: This festival has been known by several names: “Feast of Ingathering” / “Feast of reaping or harvest,” / “Day of First Fruit ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 10:02:10 AM - Asiri Perera (Colombo, *Province/Other) - Topic: Jesus' Divinity - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122634 122633 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122633 The abiding presence of the triune God is our Peace Jn 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Illustration Parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, a state trooper sees a car puttering along at 22 mph. Thinking the driver is as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turns on his lights and pulls the car over. As he approaches the vehicle, the o ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 9:38:26 AM - Asiri Perera (Colombo, *Province/Other) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Lost Coin http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122633 122632 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122632 The Un-named Maid – 30th March 2008 am 2 Kings 5:1-3 The prophet Elijah is named 29 times in the New Testament while Elisha is named only once Luke 4:27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. Naaman was a Gentile and the commander of the army of an enemy nation., but with all his prestige, authority and wealth, he was a doomed man. Underneath his glorious uniform was the body of a leper, only the pow ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:18:15 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Isaac http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122632 122631 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122631 Rahab – 5th May 2008 am Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25 Rahab was a lost pagan woman who lived in the city of Jericho. Yet she became one of the most honoured women in the Bible. She is mentioned in Hebrews 11 and in the book of James. In Hebrews 11 she stands as an example of faith; in James, she is exemplified as an illustration of works. Putting the two together, we see in Rahab the picture of what we should all have – a belief that behaves. The Bible doesn’t have a whole lot to say about the ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:15:38 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Isaac http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122631 122630 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122630 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 18, 2008 Text: Mark 2:3-5 (King James Version) "And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. (v. 4) And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the press, they uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. (v. 5) When ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:15:36 AM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Spiritual Gifts - SubTopic: Of Helping http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122630 122629 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122629 Enoch – 20th April 2008 am Hebrews 11:5-6 The Bible tells us nothing about the early years of Enoch. All we know is that at the age of 65, Enoch became the father of a child which he named Methuselah. After that child was born, we are told that Enoch walked with God for the next 300 years of his life. What was it about the birth of this child that caused Enoch to come to faith in God? It may have something to do with the name of the child. The name “Methuselah” means “When he is gone, ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:13:34 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Isaac http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122629 122628 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122628 Barzillai – 27th April 2008 am 2 Samuel 19:32 Background – David running from Absalom Bar-zil-lah-ee The Holy Spirit says something of Barzillai that He says of very few people. He says that he was “a very great man.” The Bible does not hand out this kind of praise openhandedly. It marks Barzillai out for special notice. His name means man of iron or strong, he was what we would call today a highland chief. Alexander Whyte says that he had highland characteristics of loyalty, co ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:10:49 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Isaac http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122628 122627 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122627 I MUST SEE JESUS By Pastor Jim May Luke 19:1-4, "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way." Jesus was on his final journey to Jerusalem. The time for the fulfillment of his purpose ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:06:33 AM - James May (Prairieville, Louisiana) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Caleb http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122627 122626 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122626 A. Chapter 4 Outline I. The Dream (4:1-18) a. The King’s Introduction (4:1-5) b. The Councillors Ignorance (4:6-7) c. The Prophet’s Insight (4:8-9) d. The Dream Illustrated (4:10-18) II. The Interpretation (4:19-27) a. Daniel’s Thoughts (4:19) b. Nebuchadnezzar’s Tree (4:20-26) c. Possible Tranquillity (4:27) III. The Fulfilment (4:28-36) a. The Pride (4:28-30) b. The Proclamation (4:31-32) c. The Punishment (4:33) d. The Praise (4:34-37) Message II. The Interpreta ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:03:31 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122626 122625 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122625 A. Chapter 4 Outline I. The Dream (4:1-18) a. The King’s Introduction (4:1-5) b. The Councillors Ignorance (4:6-7) c. The Prophet’s Insight (4:8-9) d. The Dream Illustrated (4:10-18) II. The Interpretation (4:19-27) a. Daniel’s Thoughts (4:19) b. Nebuchadnezzar’s Tree (4:20-26) c. Possible Tranquillity (4:27) III. The Fulfilment (4:28-36) a. The Pride (4:28-30) b. The Proclamation (4:31-32) c. The Punishment (4:33) d. The Praise (4:34-37) Message This is a unique c ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 7:01:25 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122625 122624 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122624 A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Chaldean’s Report (3:8-12) ii. The King’s Reasoning (3:13-15) b. The Testimony (3:16-23) i. The Hebrew’s Answer (3:16-18) ii. The Kings Anger (3:19-23) III. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Burn (3:24-30) a. The Discovery ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:58:17 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122624 122623 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122623 A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Chaldean’s Report (3:8-12) ii. The King’s Reasoning (3:13-15) b. The Testimony (3:16-23) i. The Hebrew’s Answer (3:16-18) ii. The Kings Anger (3:19-23) III. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Burn (3:24-30) a. The Discovery ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:56:16 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122623 122622 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122622 God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see in the future. Positive Let me give you some really good news: we are up in every category that is measured for our chu ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:55:31 AM - Brian La Croix (Aberdeen, South Dakota) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Zechariah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122622 122621 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122621 A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Astrologer’s Report (3:8-12) ii. The King’s Reasoning (3:13-15) b. The Testimony (3:16-23) i. The Hebrew’s Answer (3:16-18) ii. The Kings Anger (3:19-23) III. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Burn (3:24-30) a. The Discove ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:53:33 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122621 122620 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122620 b. Daniel Reveals the Dream to Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49) ii The Information (2:31-35) First Daniel told the king what he had seen in his dream and then he explained the meaning. (1) The Statue (2:31-33) Nebuchadnezzar was a king who had subdued all his foes. He had built a virtually impregnable fortress-city on the Euphrates. Even though he was at rest at this time, he knew that other empires had risen and fallen. The one most fresh in his mind would have been the Assyrian Empire. ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:51:43 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122620 122619 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122619 b. Daniel Reveals the Dream to Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49) i. The Proclamation (2:24-30) (1) Daniel’s Testimony Verse 24 Yet again we can see the type of person Daniel was. He has kept his testimony every time something is thrown at him, no matter what it is. The diet, the death sentence and now he has the perfect opportunity to get rid of any rivals in the kings court. He has the answer and interpretation of the king’s dream. Daniel literally holds the lives of the magicians, astrologer ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:49:39 AM - Darren Rogers (Porth, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Ezra http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122619 122618 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122618 TEXT: John 14:6-8 TITLE: “Give them something they can’t get anywhere else!” SERIES: The Growing Church Part 2 TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church PROP.: Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts to reach the lost, let’s make sure we give them what they can’t get anywhere else…let’s give them Jesus! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ILLUSTRATION: Growing up, one of my favorite sodas ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:36:35 AM - Mark Nichols (Carthage, Illinois) - Topic: God's Will - SubTopic: Moral will http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122618 122617 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122617 JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they ar ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:23:52 AM - Michael Stark (Dawson Creek, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Obadiah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122617 122616 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122616 Just in case you haven’t noticed we are adding on to our building here. The block for the north and east walls are nearly all the way up now. Lord willing, this next Friday, the first floor will be poured and sealed. And, on June 8th, which is in just three weeks, (weather permitting) we will have a scripture writing celebration immediately following our morning worship services. All of us can write our favorite verses of scripture on the floor of that new building. Our historian team will ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 6:03:03 AM - Greg Nance (Signal Mtn, Tennessee) - Topic: Prominent O.T. Men - SubTopic: Obadiah http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122616 122615 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122615 She is the quintessential rags to riches story. She started life without any of the breaks that you normally associate with those who will go on to dominate their field and she has made it all the way to the top. Probably one of the most powerful and influential women in the world she is Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama rolled into one. Some people have said that she could be President if it wasn’t for the cut in pay and influence. And every one has an opinion about her, you might love her ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 5:45:44 AM - Denn Guptill (Hammonds Plains, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prominent N.T. Men - SubTopic: John the Baptist http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122615 122614 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122614 In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson attempts to persuade Huckleberry to behave by explaining to him the difference between heaven and hell. Huckleberry responds with the following observation: Now she had got a start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said all a body would have to do there was to go around all day long with a harp and sing, forever and ever. So I didn’t think much of it. But I never said so. I asked her if she reckoned Tom Sawyer woul ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 5:29:47 AM - Pat Damiani (Tucson, Arizona) - Topic: Ten Commandments - SubTopic: 3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122614 122613 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122613 One of the most important moments in a military officer’s life is their commission. It is the moment when they swear to defend their country against all enemies, foreign or domestic while upholding the rules governing their country. When officers finish their training they gather together in a public ceremony to sear their vow and receive their commission. Both before and after the resurrection Jesus said He would meet His disciples in Galilee (see Matt. 26:32; 28:7, 10). He had called a gre ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 4:54:50 AM - Matthew Kratz (Everton, *Province/Other) - Topic: God's Will - SubTopic: Moral will http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122613 122612 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122612 Parenting is Heart Work Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 5/18/08 I came across a job posting this week that I thought I’d pass along to see if there any takers. JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term team players needed for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24-hour shifts on call. RESPONSIBILITIES: Mu ..... May 18, 2008 5/18/2008 4:29:45 AM - Brian Bill (Pontiac, Illinois) - Topic: Disciples - SubTopic: (Other) http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122612 122611 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122611 Romans 1 - 4: The Righteousness of God (Justification) Rom1:1-1:17 Introduction Rom1:1-3 “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures, concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” Theme: The Gospel of God. Incorrect to picture Jesus as persuading the Father to forgive us because the gospel was God the Father’s idea. Gospel (from “good spiel”) means “good news”. ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 11:10:36 PM - Wayne ODonnell (Abington, Pennsylvania) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Baptized in http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122611 122610 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122610 El Perdón 18/05/08 Colosenses 3:12-13 Intro: Una de las prácticas más importantes y necesarias en nuestras relaciones en general, y particularmente en la familia, es el perdón. Perdonar se hace indispensable porque en la familia vivimos varios pecadores juntos y tarde o temprano nos haremos daño el uno al otro. Papá puede con mucha facilidad ofender a mamá. Mamá puede hablar mal de papá. El hermano puede ser egoísta con su hermanito. El hijo puede desobedecer al padre. Los suegros pued ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 11:08:22 PM - Wilbur Madera Rivas (Merida, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prayer - SubTopic: Intercession http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122610 122609 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122609 L’image du berger ou pasteur occupe une place importante dans les pages inspirées. Le berger remplit son humble fonction, en général loin des centres de civilisation et des bruits de ce monde. C’est le métier par excellence dans lequel une oreille attentive, dans le silence de la plaine ou du désert peut s’ouvrit à la voix du Créateur. Nous lisons que « tous les bergers sont une abomination pour les Égyptiens » ; néanmoins, Moïse, qui était « instruit dans toute la sagesse des Égyptiens », ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 11:04:42 PM - Patrick BERTHALON (MARSSAC, *Province/Other) - Topic: Prayer - SubTopic: Intercession http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122609 122608 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122608 SURVEY OF MATTHEW - THE CHANGE IN JESUS’ MINISTRY Chapters 1-10. Jesus Ministry Before the Turning Point Two Key Outline Verses Matthew 4:23 23And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Matthew 9:35 35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and hea ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 11:03:55 PM - Wayne ODonnell (Abington, Pennsylvania) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Compassion of http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122608 122607 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122607 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from h ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 7:49:05 PM - Kenneth Jarman (New Bern, North Carolina) - Topic: Jesus' Life - SubTopic: Temptation with Satan http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122607 122606 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122606 A Time to Gather A Funeral Sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- 2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance. 5 A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; A time to embra ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 7:18:26 PM - Susan Blader (Winterset, Iowa) - Topic: Small Groups - SubTopic: Accountability http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122606 122605 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122605 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 17, 2008 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 (King James Version) "The Word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, (v. 2) ’Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear My Words.’ (v. 3) Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. (v. 4) And the vessel that he made ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 6:33:57 PM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: God's Will - SubTopic: Sovereign will http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122605 122604 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122604 Today – conclude the series on Stewardship. * First sermon – God owns everything we have. God gave us the responsibility to manage his resources. * Second sermon – Stewardship of time * Third sermon – Stewardship of talents (gifts) * Today – Stewardship of treasures (money) Don’t leave! I haven’t started yet! I am simply going to allow God to speak His Word to our hearts. We’ll look at what the passage says to us and then you and I need to decide what we should do about it. We will ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 6:01:33 PM - Dale Pilgrim (Kitchener, *Province/Other) - Topic: God's Nature - SubTopic: Eternal http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122604 122603 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122603 Revelation, Part 35 Revelation 18:1-24 Introduction Previously we had seen the destruction of the woman who has convinced the world to be a part of her sin, and we have also watched humanity be stricken with horrible diseases and plagues that have destroyed the Earth. The religious system of the beast has been revealed and those upon the Earth, even knowing this, continue to blaspheme God and ensure that their hearts are forever hardened. Recap very quickly where we are in Tribulat ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 5:46:40 PM - TJ Conwell (Millbrook, Alabama) - Topic: Parables - SubTopic: Rich Fool http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122603 122602 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122602 Loving the Lord, Part 2 John 15:9-13 Introduction Last Wednesday night we began a series of messages surrounded by the focus of “loving the Lord”, and being sure to display that love in a manner that reflects Christ. This morning, we continue on that same path by discussing the commandment of love given to us, and the application of this love in our lives. In your bibles turn to John 15 Jesus talked very often throughout the Gospels about love, and about the application of love ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 5:43:40 PM - TJ Conwell (Millbrook, Alabama) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Son of Man http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122602 122601 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122601 Loving the Lord, Part 1 (Loving your Enemies) Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction For some of us, the title of this message could be “Mission Impossible”. Ask yourself tonight -- How can we love our enemies? How can we look at people who have done us wrong and honestly look at them with a heart of love? It is not easy to love and to overlook sin, but Jesus does this daily for us. Therefore, let’s examine tonight the beginning of 4 or 5 messages (which will include Sunday mornings) on ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 5:40:24 PM - TJ Conwell (Millbrook, Alabama) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Son of Man http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122601 122600 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122600 INTRO.- When you hear those words, "the new you," what do they mean to you? You may think, "it sounds good but I don’t believe it." Of course, we think in physical terms. For example, did you ever watch that TV show, "Extreme Makeover?" I’m referring to the one where they take perhaps homely looking man or woman and give them an extreme physical makeover. Sometimes they give them a facelift, a lift here and a lift there, liposuction, a new hair dew, etc. And I admit, some of those peo ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 4:03:52 PM - Steve Shepherd (Jonesboro, Arkansas) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Son of Man http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122600 122599 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122599 INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story of the duck hunter who was proud of his marksmanship. After a period of time a lone duck flew overhead. "Watch this," the hunter said to his friend, as he took careful aim and shot at the duck. But the duck just continued flying as if nothing had happened. The hunter turned to his friend and said, "You have just witnessed a great miracle! There flies a dead duck!" Miracles sound good, don’t they? Did you ever have one happen to you? Maybe a s ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 3:41:38 PM - Steve Shepherd (Jonesboro, Arkansas) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Son of Man http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122599 122598 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122598 Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross country runner v. Drummer in a rock band vi. Cowboy vii. High school band member viii. Drama club member ix. Skateboarder x. Student body officer xi. Student leader at church xii. Heavy drinke ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 3:02:20 PM - Roy Probus (Kansas City, Missouri) - Topic: Prayer - SubTopic: Supplication http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122598 122597 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122597 Scripture Let us read Romans 7:1-6: "1 Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? 2 For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law of marriage. 3 Accordingly, she will be called an adulteress if she lives with another man while her husband is alive. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law, and if she marries another ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 2:48:44 PM - Freddy Fritz (Tampa, Florida) - Topic: Christ - SubTopic: Head of Church http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122597 122596 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122596 You Can Never Go Home Again, Matthew 28:16-20 Thomas Wolfe penned the immortal words, “You can never go home again.” And our Gospel for today points to the reality in a special way. Over the years, Jesus and his disciples toured his hometown and beyond. But most people weren’t able to accept him. Their perspectives were limited by how they had always known him to be: a child, a young person, a local carpenter. Thus, they were unable to see him as the Messiah. They rejected him. A ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 12:50:20 PM - Jonathan Emerson-Pierce (Toronto, *Province/Other) - Topic: Spiritual Disciplines - SubTopic: Of Solitude http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122596 122595 http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122595 Rev. George R. Dillahunty Virginia Conference Evangelist African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 685 Grant Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-3047 May 17, 2008 Text: Luke 19:39-40 (King James Version) "And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, ’Master. rebuke thy disciples.’ (v. 40) And He answered and said unto them, ’I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." Topic: Can’t Keep It To Myself! The triump ..... May 17, 2008 5/17/2008 11:55:00 AM - George Dillahunty (Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Topic: Bible - SubTopic: Devotional Reading http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?sermonid=122595 122594