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Elijah: "God's Power In The Middle Of Tragedy” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 8, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 10,211 views

Jesus meets us at our "ENDS" with new beginings.

V. 17 SURPIZED BY TRAGEDY For a good while everything was great, God was performing daily miracles with the jar of oil and the barrel, but just when everything seemed to be going the widow’s way, tragedy strikes. Her son dies, the boy who God was keeping alive with the miracle of food everyday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 15,164 views

April 28, 2002 -- 4th in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon uses a word that might offend some -- some people even think of it as a "dirty word." Many think no Presbyterian would ever use this word, but statistics show Presbyterians do this as m

“Sharing The Good News” April 28, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh -- Senior Pastor John 4:6-43 Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" (His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 25, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 10,177 views

Straight Forward Salvation- Shows the greatness of Jesus and the simpleness of salvation. Simple enough for the unchurched and powerful enough for the long time Christian

What Must I Do To Be Saved Acts 16:27-34 Turn if you will to Acts 16 With all the religions from Buddhism to Islam to Christianity our world is seemingly covered in a cloud of confusion. When one finds the truth of Christianity... knowing that it is Christ... and Christ alone in which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:27-34, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Our Best Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

based on 381 ratings

| 58,226 views

Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Grow Up! Part Iii

Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 6,893 views

The last in a three part series on Spiritual Maturity.

IT’S TIME TO GROW UP Part 3 Spiritual Immaturity Instability in the Faith Ephesians 4:11-16, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

based on 84 ratings

| 10,810 views

5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Risk?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 11,753 views

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???" 14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 1, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 13,329 views

Many are going through difficult times and struggling with major issues: health, or finances, besetting sins, family matters, or a myriad of other battles. There’s hope - don’t lose heart.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 2, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 6,466 views

It is so easy to put the hope of our salvation onto our achievements as believers. Paul not only shows us the uselessness of such an exercise, he also points us to the only source of our hope which is the resurrection of Jesus.

Philippians 3:1-11 Knowing The Power of the Resurrection Scripture Readings:- Romans 6:1-14. Philippians 3:1-11. Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, I want you to recall for a moment the transformations which took place in the lives of various people who witnessed the resurrection of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed To Overflow Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 10, 2007

based on 64 ratings

| 39,103 views

2007 New years message- Steps of anointing, need and purpose of anointing.

Anointed to overflow John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ " 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Counting M&m's Or Choosing Ice Cream? - Pt 6 In Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

based on 17 ratings

| 5,243 views

Part six of series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing Dan Brown’s errors and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Part 6 “Counting M&M’s or Choosing Ice Cream?” How many M&M’s are in this jar? (Have them guess). It isn’t a matter of opinion. There is a correct number. Picture of ice cream cones What is the best ice cream flavor and brand? (Have some give answer). Mine is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed In This Confession

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,770 views

Why is knowing Jesus as the Christ such a "blessed" thing?

Confession of St. Peter Matthew 16:13-19 Blessed in This Confession 01/18/04 King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, was once touring a Berlin prison when a group of prisoners fell to their knees in unison before him to plead their case. I’m innocent, I tell you. I’ve been falsely accused. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 5,606 views

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk" 14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Christmas Heart

Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 11,082 views

"Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons Of Wine?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,788 views

Jesus and the miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding of Cana.

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons of Wine? John 2:1-11 February 12, 2005 It is two days before Valentines Day and I thought that it would be a good time to focus on marriage this morning. This sermon didn’t come without some real discussion with myself. I debated whether or not to speak ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

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