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Ash Wednesday?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003

Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying Pumped

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 23, 2003

God has given us a distinct program by which we can build our spiritual muscles.

March 23, 2003 Evening Service Text: Jude 20-23 Subject: Edification Title: Staying Pumped I know I have really been challenging you folks lately. I have challenged you to step out in the Spirit. I have asked you to forget about religion and move forward in your relationship through the spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 11, 2003

What is the Gospel? Why isit important?

INTRODUCTION • Next week we will celebrate the greatest event in human history! We will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! This one single event has changed the destiny of millions of people over the history of the human race. • Over the history of mankind there have been many who claimed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Always Leads To A Breakdown In Relationships Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 1, 2009

The sin of Adam and Eve was to cease to trust God and to choose not to love him, which inevitably led to a breakdown of the relationship.

18.1.09 INTRO Computer virus analogy: Story this week – Trojan virus. Had to deal with it. The worm – infects everything Best cure is a reformat = wipe clean and start again POINT A very good comparison to the origin and the effects of sin. One of the most damaging computer viruses written was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrim's Path Part-6 Pure In Heart

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2009

God has called us to be transformed from the inside out.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-6, Mathew 5:1-12 The Pure in Heart Introduction In the forests of Northern Europe lives the ermine, a small animal known best for its snow-white fur. Legend has it that instinctively; this animal protects its glossy coat of fur with great care lest it become soiled. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Self-Mutilation Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 10, 2009

Sexual immorality mutilates the believer’s body and the Body of Christ through attitudes of control, impulse, and ownership.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES D.) SELF-MUTILATION (1 Cor. 6:12-20) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: One of the fastest-growing and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnate Word Is The True Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 15, 2009

A sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 15

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 15] August 16, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Receive The Word Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2008

The philosophers of Paul’s day are not really that much different from what we see in the world around us in a post-Christian society. How Paul addressed them can help us in dealing with people who collect thoughts like Matchbox cars.

What did you collect as a child? I collected a number of things, pennies, model trains, marbles, and Matchbox® cars. I would wait anxiously until my mother would drive me down to the toy store so I could drool over the latest and greatest tiny little car or truck. I used to show off my more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proper 'dress' Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009

Applying the biblical principles of Christian Liberty to how we ’dress’ - in appearance and attitude.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “PROPER DRESS” (1 Cor. 11:2-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 31, 2009 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009

Introductory sermon on the uniqueness of Jesus using passages from John 1 and John 20

That 23-second blurb opens a quirky half-hour sitcom called "Big-Bang Theory". In it four geeks work in a university and live a pretty much clueless life. In the last episode Sheldon, who does not believe in God runs away and goes home to Texas and his bible thumper mom. When she finally annoys ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Court Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 16, 2008

The Apostle Paul has put himself in harms way and now stands before a Roman court. Thanks to the Lord working through other people, he is bold to share his faith - a boldness we can have too.

As we saw in verse 11 of chapter 23, Jesus’ will was for Paul to go to Rome. Paul may have not known just how he was going to get there but here he was in Roman custody, having barely escaped being torn to death twice—first by the Asian Jews in the Temple and second by the Sanhedrin itself. What ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Proof Of The Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 5, 2010

Why is the resurrection important and how do we know it is true?

A Christians, we make much of the cross, as well we should. For apart from the cross, and the sacrifice of Christ for our sakes, we would be eternally condemned to pay the penalty for our sin, and would have no hope of salvation whatsoever. However, apart from the resurrection of Jesus, the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

As A Result Of The Resurrection, Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday of Easter, Series C

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you defeated sin and death, and brought us ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran