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Come And See

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Remembering the excitement of becoming a Christian

Come and See John 1:43-51 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. I was reminded this week about age. I now say things that I heard my grandparents say. Things like, "I remember 40 years ago this month," or, "I remember the lines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Tears Are A Language That God Understands

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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God is concerned for his children and is moved by their broken hearts

Tears are a language that God understands John 11:32-44 One day when I was a fourteen year old teenager, I came across a letter in a Bible that my grandmother had on her bookshelf that was written and mailed from Morocco Africa in March of 1965. It was a letter from my 22 year old daddy written ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 27,298 views

IS THIS FOR YOU He had it all, at least on the surface. He had good business, a fine family, status in the community, he had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man those things were a

PEARL OF GREAT PRICE—Matt 13:45-46 TEXT "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. INTRODUCTION In The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure, I suggested that Jesus was depicting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Love That Changes Everything

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

based on 226 ratings

| 28,651 views

Have you experienced the kind of love that changes everything? Does it consume you? Does it burn within your heart? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? Does it break your heart over the needs of others? The love of God has been

A Love that Changes Everything Romans 5:1-5 Jack Kelley, a reporter from USA Today tells the story of a trip to East Africa in which he was taught a very valuable lesson. He was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to cover a terrible famine. It was so bad that as he walked toward the village he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Staying In Character

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,734 views

It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformer

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004

based on 77 ratings

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Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 5,744 views

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Strength In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004

based on 108 ratings

| 13,461 views

First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God Has Appeared Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 8,175 views

It’s not the beginning of a new year that will motivate us to change our way of life. Rather it’s the awareness that God has revealed the depths of his grace to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who came to purify us and to show us how to live in God’s pr

Christmas is almost upon us. Only 4 more sleeps left. But what does Christmas mean to you? For some it just means more work. For some it involves the trauma of family reunions. For others it’s a time of joy as families get together to catch up, while for others it means loneliness. It’s a time for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Peace Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 6,650 views

Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God's Blessing On All The Children!"

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 17, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 13,795 views

This sermon is to bestow God’s blessing on all the children, and to offer God’s grace to those who have felt outcast or abandoned..

I. Let me tell you the story of "Willow".(1) Every day as the Johnson kids played in their yard they would notice that they were being watched from the tree-line. The Johnson’s lived on a nice estate just this side of Greenville. It was a time when the days seemed "care free" and they enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-12, Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Parables:the Treasure, Pearl & Fish. Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 5,438 views

A fresh look at these parables, that leads us to better understand God’slove and grace towards us

Three parables: the treasure, pearl & fish. Mt 13:44-52 WBC 1/9/2 pm The good thing about parables - had lots on parables. Want to re-visit because God has re-visited me on it! These ones That’s the great thing about parables - so much in them. As many ‘truths’ as there are facets - So good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 3, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 5,757 views

This is the second of six on James. Tony Miano (Sermon Central contibutor) is quoted and several of his points incorporated. James speaks about temptation and how it is used by God and Satan to accomplish totally different ends. Let me clarify. We cho

Resisting Resistance Makes You Strong Many of us here today have made the decision to follow Jesus. That decision involves living as He taught us and showed us. Some of you are here because you are considering that decision. And there are some here today that aren’t considering that decision ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Nation

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 8,234 views

What makes America a Great Nation? Can God still bless the USA?

A GREAT NATION Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (NIV) What does it mean, “the people He chose for His inheritance”? God chose to set apart a people who would belong to Him. Humans normally do not get the opportunity to choose ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Calming The Storm

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,983 views

We have been the same boat as the disciples. We have the same fears and doubts and ask the same question, "Who is this man Jesus."

The Holy Gospel comes to us this morning from Mark the 4th chapter, beginning at the 35th verse. On that day, when evening had come, Jesus said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

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