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Pointing Out To Another What We Have Experienced From God's Hand To Share

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Psalm 118

Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Title: “Pointing out to another what we have experienced from God’s hand to share the joy of solution.” Psalm 118:1-29 This Song of Thanksgiving was sung in the context of a thank offering liturgy. We can easily divide the Psalm into two scenes: verses one to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 25, 2002

What is Intercessory Prayer, and why is it necessary for our church, our community and our nation?

This morning we want to prepare for the coming New Year with the most important topic a Christian church can entertain – the ministry of Intercessory Prayer. What I want to place before you this morning is based upon Scripture and has formed the most firm belief inside me that the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, Romans 8:28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving – Your Heart Condition

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition Thanksgiving is much more than a holiday celebration; it is more heart condition! It is more than a celebration of food; it is the celebration of faith!

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition • Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Have Feelings?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

The God of the Bible is a God of feelings. God is angry at our sins; God is in tears when he gives up an unrepentant sinner to hell.

Does God have Feelings? Hosea, 11:8 06/12/05 2410 words 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Last Sabbath, Rev. Billy Barron delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chew On This Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Angels In The Outfield Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

A look at the message the angels delivered to the shepherds, and how the shepherds responded.

It was March 10, 1876, when years of experiments finally paid off. A message of six simple words changed the way we live. With the words "Watson, come here. I want you" Alexander Graham Bell sent the first complete sentence over the telephone and ushered in a whole new era. It was a message that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Doesn't Seem Like Christmas Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #3 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #3: “IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS” LUKE 2:8-20 President John F. Kennedy’s goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s decade launched the space program and our imaginations. Everyone seemed caught up in the hope and the reality of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's Something About Joseph Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What was it about Joseph that caused God to choose him to be the father of the Messiah?

There’s Something About Joseph Christmas Eve, Evening Service December 24, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. This morning we talked about Mary and the characteristics that set her apart as a person God could trust with His most precious gift of all…His Son. There was “Something About Mary” that set her apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Snakes And Doves Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of texts unique to Matthew’s gospel and taken from Chapters 9 and 10. Jesus shows his compassion for outcasts, his caution among unbelievers, and his consideration for believers.

Matthew’s Unique Message #2 Of Snakes and Doves Matthew 9:27-36; Matthew 10: 16, 34-37; 40-41 CHCC: June 10, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m going to be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. We’re going to look at the things Matthew tells about Jesus that none of the other Gospels ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Peace Of Christmas

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

A look at what lies at the Heart of God for Christmas

Christmas can mean so many things … For my kids… presents For many …. Family time… which may involve the warmth or challenge of being together. For many… a little break at the end of a busy year. What lies in the heart of God this morning? What is heaven celebrating? > PEACE Luke 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational