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Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Christian Baptism? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is Christian baptism and how does it go with God’s plan of salvation?

INTRODUCTION  Baptism. The word conjures up many different thoughts and images when it is mentioned. To some it brings to mind Jesus and His baptism. Some think of the baptism of John the Baptist. Some think of the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is spoken of in the scriptures. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day The Aliens Came

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

Christmas Sermon on the Magi: God reveals Himself to all kinds of people – and the least likely are often the most open.

Intro I haven’t seen them for a long time, but about this time of year when I was a kid, we would see ads on TV that informed immigrants that they had to fill out certain forms to register with the government. Which wouldn’t have been that memorable, except that they didn’t call them immigrants. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Troubled?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 5, 2002

The invitation of Christ to anyone is twofold...examine me and experience me.

August 4, 2002 They still call it the Easter miracle in Tanzania. It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Destruction Of Jerusalem (6 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the destruction of Jerusalem and the prophecies that foretold it.

The Destruction of Jerusalem (Part 6 of 6) At this point we should lay the historic foundation and take some time to look at the destruction of Jerusalem. After Jesus’ triumphant entry, He looked over Jerusalem and wept. Look at Luke 19 41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Corruption From Within (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the Ananias and Saphira passage

INTRODUCTION: Bruce Olsen, a single American, (his fine book is Bruchko), has in effect become a Motilone Indian, of South America. He was taken hostage by communist Guerillas in the late 1980s. He taught the communists to read with the beautitudes. The recognized that the kingdom of God was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life, Pt.2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2003

We are called to withstand the devil’s daily attacks on the Kingdom.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2003

Paul told the believer how to stand firm against the enemy.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003

My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Word Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 16, 2005

Though everyone had written Jesus off after He was crucified, He surprised them all through rising from the dead. Through His resurrection, Jesus had "The Last Word!"

Pastor Craig Baynham, tells the story of an uncle who one day was leisurely driving his convertible in the mountains. He had his top down, his radio turned up loud, and was enjoying to the full the beauties of the winding mountain road on which he was driving. So intent was he on the scenery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Count On Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2008

You can count on Jesus because he is compassionate, he knows your needs, and he provides.

How many different ways can you count the objects you see on the screen? You can count them one by one. You can count them in groups of twos or threes (2, 4, 6… or 3, 6, 9…). Counting in English isn’t so difficult. Counting in Japanese, however, is another matter. It’s not that adding up the total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 23, 2008

The attributes and rewards of faithfulness.

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Scripture: Matt 24:35 - 25:30 Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 We’ve just read a good deal of what God’s Word - the Bible - has to say about faithfulness. And we’ll look at that in just a moment. But first I want to answer the question as to WHY we remain faithful. And ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 22, 2007

Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today somewhere around the world!

I just want to go on record again as saying; these 2 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing, but rather it’s been an exposing of the mystery behind the veil that makes Islam so intriguing to its 1.5 billion followers. Last week we found out the complexity of the Muslim messenger and the confusion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Three Benefits Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2007

This sermon speaks of the three of the top reasons fellowship is important. 1. Fellowship builds Friendships. 2. Fellowship builds Unity. 3. Fellowship builds God’s Kingdom.

Three Benefits of Fellowship One Sunday morning a seminary student was in his car headed to Church. As he was leaving his dorm room the rain had started to fall and the closer he was getting to the church the harder the rain was coming down. The weather man had predicted severe weather that day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational