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Women And Christianity Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 16, 2013

The teachings of Christianity were revolutionary. The ideas and doctrines found in the New Testament were radically different from the ideas and doctrines found in the rest of the world. One area where this was true was the status and rights of women.

The advent of the Feminist Movement in our Country in the late 1960s and early 1970s promoted the assertion that women were oppressed, being deprived of their equal rights and equal opportunities in society. They attacked Christianity as being patriarchal by denying women the opportunity to be in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entering The Race Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011

Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

7.1 On The Richter Scale. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 9, 2010

A brief message to the folks at the Corps, after the quake that rocked our city, reminding them that nothing can seperate us from the love of God.

Romans 8:37-39 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,d neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible that we are in God’s will.

Well, folks today we’re going to talk about how Abraham let God choose a spouse for his son Isaac, but this young man’s idea was probably not quite what God had in mind. Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-21

Generational Legacy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

The legacy of a Christ centered family. There are a lot of Scriptures used in this sermon.

One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, he said, “Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day only you don’t have to spend as much on the present.” The point is there are different approaches to both days but they do hold one thing in common and that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Joseph - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.

Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph And The 1st Christmas

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010

This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Now Is Not The End Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2011

This series focuses on how we sometimes allow what we are experiencing right now to overshadow where God is leading us - mistaking the noew for the end.

Now Is Not The End Scripture: Genesis 37:1-22; 23-28 Introduction: I want to take this time on our first Sunday of a New Year to wish each of you a Happy New Year. As I thought about the message I wanted to deliver today, I thought about a message that my brother had delivered at his church. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Adversity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2009

This message focuses on Jesus entering Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) and how He handled adversity.

Palm Sunday: Handling Adversity Scriptures: Mark 10:32-34; 11:1-10 Introduction: We traditionally celebrate the Sunday before Easter as Palm Sunday in recognition of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus entered Jerusalem with the full knowledge that He would not leave in the same manner ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 Forgive And Live Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To provide listeners with hope that their 2009 could be better than 2008.

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of glad that 2008 is over. 2008 had its up and downs didn’t it? And for many it ended like the DOW, down from where it was the year before. The year didn’t go as planned. The dreams we made didn’t materialize, 401’s fizzled, houses didn’t sell, loved one’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Ultimate Treasure #1 - Salvation Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

Part 1 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

Welcome Hill VBS 2007 – Treasure #1 – Salvation Acts 8:27 What would you class as treasure? Dictionary definition - Accumulated or stored wealth in the form of money, jewels, or other valuables. Valuable or precious possessions of any kind. Pirates are always looking for treasure, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ctwccofgw #1 - The Guarantee Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007

Very skeletal outline - I must have run out of time to type out the manuscript before I preached this one! This is the first in a series taken from the Navigator’s "Lessons on Assurance" new believer’s materials.

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #1 – The Guarantee of Heaven 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction Recently I had to replace the windshield wipers on my car. So I went and got some that I had heard advertised on the radio that were guaranteed to last for the life of my car. The only problem ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stewardship And Life Management 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 27, 2012

God owns it all, we are given so much, why is it an issue that we hold on for grim death to all we have when its to be shared? My cowardly approach to addressing these issues is to use the brillant Lutheran Scholar Dr Harry Wendt's material "In Heaven

Stwardship and Life Management 1 Subtitle: Alacrity: (Cheerful willingness, eagerness, lively action; sprightliness.) I’ve decided and it was a hard decision to make to have after many discussions with our planned giving department and those at DHQ who survey Corps budgets and also the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009

Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Simple Rules (1) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible