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Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.

(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

Many Christians today sing "Blessed Assurance" but do not have it in their hearts. This sermon explores false ideas concerning the assurance of salvation and then looks at what the Bible say concerning how we can come to know that we are saved.

Blessed Assurance I John 3:23-24 We sing “Blessed Assurance” but do we really mean it? We see Christians today that apparently do not have any assurance that if they died tonight they would go to heaven. As a result, they have no joy; their lives are filled with worry; they serve God grudgingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 14, 2006

Sample Marriage Ceremony

WEDDING SERVICE Bride & Groom (Names) Date Time P. S. Baptist Church Officiating Minister (Name) * THE PROLOGUE - Hebrews 13:4a Marriage is honorable ... ­ * FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRIDE & GROOM - We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom in the presence of God and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Red Rover- Red Rover-- LET FEAR COME OVER!

1 John 4:13-18 TOP 15 FEARS OF AMERICANS 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Terrorism 4) Insects and bugs 5) Financial problems 6) Deep water 7) Sickness 8) Death 9) Loneliness 10) Flying I want to talk about the Fear of Rejection Not being picked for the kickball game Not making the football ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Though a righteous man fall seven times, he gets back up again.

1 John 4:13-18 This morning continuing our discussion on Fear We have covered fear of Man, Fear of Rejection Today covering FEAR OF FAILURE We all have failed at one time or another: Parent, child, student, team member, friend, publicly, morally, privately, • Doctors say you should drink 8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of Religion Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

That’s me in the spotlight-- LOSING MY RELIGION

1 JOHN 4:13-18 This morning ---Talking about FEAR FROM RELIGION Religion in it’s simplest Greek meaning---- Doing out of Duty Martin Luther, “even in it’s most sincere form, Religion is man made.” You can religiously do a lot of things Drink religiously Diet religiously Be rude ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Blessed are those who fear the Lord

1 John 4:13-18 This morning discussing the Fear of The Lord The Blessings of Those Who Fear God Psalm 112:1-10 The fear of the Lord is a healthy Thing---- If you’ve been here, You know I don’t tell you that God is mean, HE ISN’T\ HE DISCIPLINES, HE CHALLENGES, HE TESTS, HE WAITS----HE”S ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Examination

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2006

A sermon on motives for self-examination, what to look for, and how to respond to deficiencies in our Christian development.

Self-examination I Cor 11:28 INTRO.: it is important we observe the Lord’s supper properly. The Corinthians were not and their meeting were doing more harm than good. V. 17. They had connected the Lord’s Supper to a love feast. It was a time of sweet fellowship and sharing. Each family brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006

John pointing out the path of God in a fllen world.

Loving One Another 1 John 3:11-24 June 11, 2006 When a therapist works with a couple that is struggling with communication/struggling with conversing, an activity she may use is to have the couple sit back to back with a identical set of blocks in front of each of them. The activity is for each ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life Through Christ

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006

Eternal Life through Jesus Christ.

July 2, 2006 1 John 4:7-21 Opening Story Monday Night - Just hiked up Heliotrope Ridge. Just walked thru waterfalls. on snow. up to last dirt spot. Fabulous Day Pesto Pasta - creek - hot cocoa Got into the tent and read our passage and 1 verse stuck out. v. 9 - repeat it after me. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006

Parenting

Under The Influence June 25, 2006 1 John 4:1-6 One of the primary roles of a parent I am learning is to be a filter a censor for children. a screening device for my family As a parent I am continually setting boundaries: on the TV - can’t watch this show - you can watch this one. on friends - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identify Yourself!

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 17, 2006

We are as He is in this world...As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an obligation first to our Lord then to others to live lives that identify us as set apart from this world, different from those who don’t know the Lord.

Identify Yourself! Text: 1 Jn 4:17; Re 1:13-16 Introduction: As a child, I remember a Sci-Fi TV show where the robot would go around saying, "Identify yourself!" As humans, we all have an identity. Our identity is very important - it is what distinguishes us or sets us apart as our own person - no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Settle For A Sideline Faith

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jul 19, 2006

A challenge to help your congregation realize that they have a responsinbility to get in the game themselves instead of settling for a sideline faith.

Don’t Settle for a Sideline Faith – Get in the Game! 1 John 1:1-9 It is possible to attend church your entire life and still spend eternity in hell. That’s a shocking statement! I suspect some might disagree with it at first, but it is the truth. It is possible to attend church your entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Thank You Lord!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

We should always give thank in everything we do!

“Thank You, LORD!!!” Learning to live in thankfulness I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD through CHRIST JESUS concerning you.” 5 Focal Points: 1) “In every thing” Learning to identify what “every thing” is. 2) “Give thanks” a. Sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist