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Let It Be...

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 4,536 views

First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Gonna Tell Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 2, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 6,388 views

The first in a series exploring the 5 foundational purposes of the church: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Ministry & Fellowship.

Today we will be taking a look at the 5 Biblical purposes of the church. I want you to look at these messages, not just from the overall picture of the church, but I feel that God will direct you to make each of these things a foundational principal in your life. As we look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares? And Who Cares!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 6,498 views

There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two.

"Who Cares! "and "Who Cares?" Thesis: There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two. Text: Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

based on 140 ratings

| 13,806 views

Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

“Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

"In The Beginning"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 4,192 views

We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

“In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

How Are You Worshiping God?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Nov 28, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 7,486 views

This sermon deals with vain worship.

How Are You Worshiping God? ISAIAH 1:10-20 I am amazed at the vain worship that takes place today in our modern churches. It seems to me that many people come to church to be seen, or to pay God his dues, as if that were possible. Many people come to church because it’s their family church. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Song

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 28, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,964 views

Jesus was born to bring Glory to God and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.

THE ANGELS SONG LUKE 2: 1-10 DECEMBER 22, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It’s all about singing! It’s all about the music! I don’t know of anytime within the year that calls us to sing like Christmas. Someone that found Jesus this year as her personal Savior sent me an e-mail I had seen before but just seemed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Stewardship?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,904 views

Stewardship is the way we express our love for God.

TALKING POINTS: 1. We are nearing the end of our series Bible Jeopardy: You Know The Answer, What Is The Question? (Overhead 1) As both a brief summary and a set up for introducing today’s topic, here are the questions that we have asked. (Overhead 2) All of these are a part of our topic for today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Search

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

based on 121 ratings

| 6,459 views

About the quest for meaning and completeness in a world that believes it has all the answers

The Search Mathhew 7:7-8 Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 3rd December 2000 You might not believe this but I have discovered the world’s best method for searching for something. It works everytime, I always find what I am looking for. When I lose my wallet or my keys, usually both, I don’t use up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 39 ratings

| 8,908 views

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Thanks To God For Your Faith

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 4,203 views

Christians are led to rejoice in knowing that even their faith is a gift from God.

O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good His mercy endures forever! How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like me you find yourself speaking those phrases right around meal time. If you’re also like me you’ve probably caught yourself ripping through those words that are often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Sinners Does Receive

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 6,322 views

This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

“Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship: It Ain't About Potlucks

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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The nature of Fellowship and why we mess it up so badly

An interview with Tia and Tamara Mowry, the stars of WB’s Sister, Sister yielded a very mature comment from these then 19 years old. One of them said (they’re exact twins); “A lot of girls expect this prince to come into their life on a white horse and make everything wonderful. What the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treatment For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 6,471 views

A sermon that outlines, seriusly interprets and applies the text; we all experience "troubled hearts," and the Lord offers us steps to move them toward "peaceful hearts."

Treatment for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-31) 1. Did you ever play board games like “Shoots and Ladders” or “Gooses Wild” or even “Candyland?” You know the kind of games—your goal is to get to the finish line…. 2. John chapter 14 is outlined in a similar fashion: we begin with “troubled hearts” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Your Way

Contributed by Jongtae Choe on Jan 4, 2003

based on 4 ratings

| 2,433 views

Every one must go his own way God calls for him.

Go Your Way God’s purposes for man are two fold. 1) to serve God above, 2) to serve the people below. To fulfill these purposes of God, God calls people as he did Abraham. I want to share with you what God does with us when he call us. 1. God’s Free Will was the Cause of the Call It was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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