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The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001

We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scraping Barnacles

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 20, 2005

The ship of the church of Jesus Christ has been sailing for a long time. It has grown some barnacles that have slowed it’s movement. Let’s listen to the Lord and do some scraping.

Passage: Acts 1:1-11 Intro: As far as the church is concerned, there are no passages more important than this one. 1. It is as clear a mission statement as you will find. 2. these words of Jesus fueled a world-wide revolution that has rescued and transformed hundreds of millions of people. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritually Alive In 2005 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

What does it mean to be alive spiritually? Sometimes dead Christians just think they are alive!

Spiritually Alive In 2005 (Rev. 3:1-6) Intro: A. It’s a new year! Many of you may have stayed up until early hours of the morning yesterday and are still a little sleepy today. This last year has had wonderful memories of seeing some of you come into our part of the family of God. For some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For Practical Christianity

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming

Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004

A thought shared in a sermon format.

Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barbecue, The Banquet And The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 23, 2004

That all are invited to the Wedding Banquet, to the Feast, but will you accept the invitation and dress for the wedding?

Have you seen the commercial that asks, ”What’s America cooking up for Dinner?” (of course beef). This commercial superimposes an American idea that our favorite meal is beef. (Not arguing against it, and those connected with the beef industry would certainly applaud this commercial). Like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey To Blessisngs Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Life is a journey and a process, we must chart our course wisely.

I ponder today, how life is a journey. Life is a process --- should be a progressive process. We are ever, gradually, changing. We must steer this process that life’s results leads us the way we want to go. Life is a series of choices and actions. We need an evaluation system to determine, am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-67, Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breakthrough Praise

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Praising God can secure the breakthrough you need.

How many would like to see . . . A. Breakthrough in some circumstance/situation? B. Breakthrough in your own Christian experience/life of faith? [Either: (i) feeling dry; (ii) seems to be a ceiling over your level of renewal. C. Breakthrough in our church’s corporate expression of praise and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can I Give?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2002

This is a little lesson on giving 11 little things that can make a difference..

WHAT CAN I GIVE? Subj: Journey to GIVING IN LOVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com To: Kyfingers I ponder today, how life is a journey of giving. HOW INSANE IS IT TO EXPECT THE WHOLE WORLD TO CHANGE AND YOU STAY THE SAME. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE GETTING, CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 30, 2002

The Name above all names should be in our hearts and on our lips. Hebrews 1:1-2:4 clearly proclaims the powerful message of who Jesus is and how we must heed and hold on to Him.

The Name Hebrews 1:1-2:4 I heard about a man who as he traveled he began to visit churches. He was traveling in the North East and out West and in the foyer of every church he visited he noticed a golden phone with a sign above it that said, “Talk with God, $10,000.” Finally, he came to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using What God Gave You Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The King Is Coming" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon reveals the preparations that we all need to make to welcome the coming King of Kings, and Lord of lords.

THE KING IS COMING Text-2nd Thessalonians 2:1-12 "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our fathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone's Golden Rule

Contributed by Eric Muirhed on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus removes barriers between people and gives us a common ground of love.

Everyone’s Golden Rule In the name of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to found our lives on love. Amen. “Do unto others.” This pretty much sums up the Golden Rule. We’ve all heard about it, and to be honest it is a very simple, sensible statement that reflects wisdom in the matters of interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glory To Be Revealed

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christ's return will vindicate the faithful life we are now living in Christ.

Thesis: Christ's return will vindicate the faithful life we are now living in Christ. Intro.: 1. Illust. When I was a little boy growing up in Fredericksburg, VA the Second Coming of Christ was something that was very real to me. I'll never forget one hot, Summer Sunday night in June. As soon as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-13