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Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 6, 2002

A sermon about Jesus, Asking people who they are looking for in Jesus, Someone who could make them feel better or with whom they could have a relationship.

Whom are you looking for? John 18:1-7 Whom are you seeking? Let me put it in other words: When you came to this church this morning who were you looking for? This will become clearer once we move on….. I want you to notice a few things in this passage: 1.You’ve got a small group of soldiers and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Ready To Meet God?

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 23, 2001

A lesson on the fragility of life with reference to the attacks of September 11th. Asks how we can be better prepared to meet eternity. Includes lyrics from "Meet Me in the Stairwell."

ARE WE READY TO MEET GOD? ARE WE READY FOR ETERNITY? I. Read lyrics from popular song: Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Our ability to be content is under attack. Can we really be satisfied with God and His plan? Discover the truth of contentment and satisfaction.

Living a Satisfied Life May 2002 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (in prison awaiting death) “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” · A life of contentment lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001

This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Survive A Crisis Series

Contributed by Thomas Ward, Sr. on Dec 11, 2002

This sermon deals with how God worked through the life of Joseph a spirit-filled man in order to deliver Egypt and his own family from a serious crisis--starvation. The way Joseph survived the crisis is the same today.

Introduction: “A study of 300 highly successful people like Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Winston Churchill, Albert Schweitzer, Mahatma Gandhi, and Albert Einstein revealed that one-fourth had handicaps such as blindness, deafness, or crippled limbs. Three-fourths had either been born in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Ezekiel (Religious Experience Vs. Religious Action) Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 24, 2004

This is about Ezekiel’s God encounter. It explores the difference between religious experience and religious action. Religious EXPERIENCE means nothing without ACTION.

Read Ezekiel 1:4-3:15. This is a bizarre vision. Not all God encounters are alike. We see here two things: Religious Experience (ch. 1) and Religious Action (chs. 2 & 3). What is the difference between the two? * Religious Experience is… In chapter 1, we see Ezekiel’s strange religious ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Need To Marginize!

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Just as Adam walked in the Garden with God, as is related in Genesis 3:8, this intimacy can be had today if we don’t squeeze Him out!

Title: We Need to Marginize! Theme: Rest / Margin Thesis: Jesus calls us to rest. Text: Mt. 11:28-30 and Mk. 6:31 Intro How many of us are glad to be here today? Whew!!! or Ffllbbppbb!!! Sigh of relief? or Sigh of exhaustion? Pray I. Marginless Living If one more thing comes into my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 6:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Gift Of Christmas Is Jesus!

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 19, 2001

Get the best gift of the season

The True Gift of Christmas is Jesus! Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Gift Fits All

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A Christmas Eve Message

ONE GIFT FITS ALL 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 INTRO: A sign in a local restaurant advertised a gift certificate as the ideal Christmas present. Their slogan was “One Gift Fits All.” The idea was that everyone needs a good meal at a good restaurant. I didn’t buy a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002

In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Eighth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO GET STUFF? 1. Work. How does God want us to get STUFF? “Let him that stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something good” (Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Beautiful To Me

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 27, 2001

We are transformed by the way God sees us

Some years ago Jill and I went on holiday to Cyprus, the Mediterranean island. Towards the end of our holiday we saw an advertisement for a Christian Musical by a man called Roger Jones. We had met Roger on two occasions when he came as a guest to the Conference Centre we were running at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving To The Needy Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004

Attitude and Action in regards to our giving to the needy.

Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Balance

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001

God is the great weights and measures inspector who weighs men’s hearts and deeds. God expects an even balance and not a false weight.

Job 31 1I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity? 4Doth not he see my ways, and count ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-8, Proverbs 20:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Pt 1)let Me Introduce To You Christian Enemy Number One Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I WILL LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU, A DECIEVER, MURDERER, FATHER OF LIES, ACCUSER, A TEMPTER, A DESTROYER, AND THAT ANCIENT SERPENT. WITHOUT FUTHER DELAY MEET CHRISTIAN ENEMY #1------------SATAN.

BEFORE GOING TO WAR YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOUR ENEMY IS. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOUR ENEMY CAME FROM WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR ENEMY, WHAT HIS TACTICS ARE, WHY HE WANTS TO KILL, STEAL FROM YOU AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST DESTROY YOU. CAN YOU BELIEVE HE WAS ONCE LIVED HEAVEN AND WAS AN ANGEL NAMED LUCIFER (THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal