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Pancakes And Peanut Butter

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008

based on 3 ratings

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This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worshipping Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of commmunity on the need to worship together.

It’s hard to believe but here we are in our last week. Next week will be our celebration Sunday and we will share testimonies, stories of what God has been doing during our 40 Days of Community. How has God blessed you or your small group? How has God challenged you? How have you grown? What ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:3

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunday! He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

based on 7 ratings

| 58,453 views

An Easter Sunday Sermon. Adapted from The Story by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - 27 April 24, 2011 The first Easter Sunday was so good because that Saturday had been so bad. The enemies of Christ were confident they had put an end to this movement. His work was now a total failure. On Saturday Christ was in the grave. His life was over, His tongue had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14, John 20:11

Denomination: Baptist

Supreme Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baby Dedication Service

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 17, 2023

based on 2 ratings

| 13,365 views

This is a baby dedication service that can be adapted and used for any dedication of a baby or child

Introduction The practice of dedicating a baby to the Lord is found in the presentation of Samuel by his mother, Hannah, in 1 Samuel 1:28 where Hannah says, “So I have also dedicated him to Yahweh; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to Yahweh.” When Jesus was still a few days old, Mary & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28, Luke 2:22, Psalm 127:3-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Of Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2022

| 6,435 views

This is an adaptation to the sermon in the SC series pack, "The Heart of Christmas"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/169217 Last week we began Advent by studying the heart of Christmas as a season of hope. We see the faithfulness of God from his prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Brethren

Compassion In Action: Reflecting On Modern Applications Of Jesus’ Example Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 771 views

Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment?

Compassion in Action: Reflecting on Modern Applications of Jesus’ Example Intro: Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment? Scripture Mark 6:30-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The dual image of Jesus as depicted in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 22, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 8,725 views

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation Take out your outlines. Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:18

Denomination: Baptist

We Need More Men In The Pea Patch

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 26, 2007

based on 79 ratings

| 38,163 views

A Great Father’s Day sermon, but can easily be adapted to fit any men’s outreach group. Some elements of this sermon have been adapted from a text found on the internet, in another sermon service.

Happy Father’s Day! Today America honors dads throughout the land. And for my Father’s Day Sermon I want to call your attention to 2nd Samuel 23. 2nd Samuel 23 tells us about ‘David’s mighty men.’ These were a group of highly trained soldiers who fought on many battlefields along side of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008

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The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Malachi 3:16 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 14,792 views

A textual sermon on Malachi 3:16. It was adapted from several Sermon Central sources.

Sermon for 1/20/2002 Malachi 3:16 Does it Pay to Serve God? Introduction: A. Have you ever come in contact with someone who says that they went to church for a long time, got involved in the programs of the church, made a decision for Jesus Christ, but through a period of years they have come to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16, Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002

based on 158 ratings

| 15,109 views

I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listening Guide To 4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

based on 16 ratings

| 3,683 views

This is the listening guide for the 4 play material, adapted from Jack Allen’s work.

Session One First Down: Focus on the Goal A. It’s hard to keep focused in a marriage. a A successful football team will line up for first down with one clear goal: To execute the play as a single unit. Not flawlessly, just successfully. b Matthew 19:5-6 "[5] and said, `For this reason a man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

But Continue Thou...graduation Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 26, 2005

based on 427 ratings

| 47,043 views

Easily adapted to any crowd. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint Template.

But Continue Thou… 2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” [scroll down for outline] ILL.- Joe: “My college really turned out some great men.” Bill: “When did you graduate?” Joe: “I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Table For A God Visit Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 16,159 views

This is the Kick-Off Message for the 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

Setting the Table for a God Visit: How to Get the Most Out of 40 Days of Community Exodus 19 I want you to imagine something this morning. I want you to imagine that the Queen of England is coming to Idaho. The queen wants to get a feel for what real American life is like and wants to have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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