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We Hold These Truths

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, John 18:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than Just A Sunday Thing

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Opportunity Found Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 4

OPPORTUNITY FOUND ME (ESTHER 4) Peanuts’ Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking together: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Wait On The Lord"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Managing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 3 – Managing the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) Two weeks ago, I told you that we, like David’s mighty men, are misfits. I said this because their description is our description . . . distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passion's Prayer: Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 26, 2005

Lessons on prayer from Jesus as he prayed the night before his crucifixion.

PASSION’S PRAYER: “YOUR WILL BE DONE” What does it mean to become a people of the Passion? I don’t think that I have explained what that means fully. I just assumed you knew. To become a people of the Passion is to have, not only the person of Jesus Christ as central in your life and thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Mennonite

Even God's Greatest Made Excuses

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 22, 2005

One of God’s servants, Moses, was called by God but Moses response was, "Who Me?" He fought and made 4 major excuses as to why he couldn’t serve before he accepted his call. We too always make excuses before we finally realize we should be serving God.

Even God’s Greatest Servant’s Made Excuses Exodus 3: 1-12, 4:1,10-12 I love basketball! I love everything about the game. The excitement of hitting the three-point winning shot at the buzzer. The scream of the crowd as they cheer you on to victory. The adrenaline rush as you dunk for the first ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of All Blessing!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 25, 2006

What are the blessings that the believers enjoy? Are we aware of the valuable benefits that God’s people have?

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformational Thinking

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

How does God change us? Through the renewing of our minds!

Transformation Romans 12:1-2 "The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible." –George Burns Romans 12 (Living Version) 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 6

FROM RAGS TO RICHES (MARK 10:46-52) Joel Gregory told a story of a blind, poor and hungry Indian beggar who sat beside a road, starved from the scarcity of travelers and how much rice they could give him. One day he heard the thunder of a chariot in the distance. It was the grand entourage of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would Jesus Say To Harry Potter? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

This is, I believe, a balanced look at the Harry Potter phenomenon, acknowledging that Christians have supported and opposed it. But beyond that, this message looks at what Jesus might have to say to Harry, if Harry were a real person.

[Preached in November 2002. Stats can probably be updated at Wikipedia.com] Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book about him by J. K. Rowling in 1997, Harry Potter has captivated the minds and imaginations of children around the world. But not just children. Parents, college students, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 9, 2011

Paul offers five basic principles that build the foundation for victorious living.

“Between the Lines: V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!” Romans 8:28-39 “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Victory – Victory – Victory!” I imagine many of you remember that ancient, once traditional cheer. I thought about having our staff members don cheerleading outfits and recreate the cheer for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expression Of Eve's Faith Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Last time we looked at Adam's faith now we need to look at Eve's faith.

Intro: 1. Ken Davis, "In college I was asked to prepare a lesson to teach my speech class. We were to be graded on our creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of my talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." I spent 20 minutes carefully teaching the physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Fresh starts as persons or churches do not come just out of guilt, nor out of blame, but out of a radical rebirth

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Sept. 5, 2004 Everybody needs, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you have done, sometimes you just need a fresh start. Trying to fix things the way they are doesn’t work; there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

A 32 week series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. Sermon 23 looks at the beginning of the ministry of Jesus.

Jesus’ Ministry Begins March 27, 2010 The Story - 23 Well we’re deep into March Madness. For all of you basketball fans, this is a great time of year as we watch game after game, see some young upstart kids make a name for themselves and watch a few upsets along the way. As I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist