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The Potter

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon in story form that uses a made up fairy tale to lay the platform for discussing the Potter and the clay.

JER 18:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message." 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest Of Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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A harvest sermon that uses harvest imagary in relation to the Christian life. (some ideas taken from other Sermon Central sermons.)

Hope A Harvest is the result of many things - it is the result of hard work - it is the result of good weather and careful care by the Farmer or gardener. But underlying all of these things is hope. Without hope there would never be a harvest. In the Christian world too there is of course a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's In Your Blood

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002

based on 127 ratings

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All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three Lovers Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on May 2, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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A MESSAGE FOR THE BELIEVER/NON BELIEVER ON VALENTINE’S DAY.

“THE THREE LOVERS” (Valentine’s Service – 2002) INTRO: · Share the History of Valentines Day TITLE: “The Three Lovers” · (Illustration – “Husband in the costume”) “THE THREE LOVERS” I. THE LOVE OF THIS WORLD 2 Tim 4:9-11 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Caught Naked

Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 2, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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It’s a lot easier to witness with your clothes on than if you were naked...

Have you ever had one of those dreams? One of those dreams where you’re getting ready for the party of the year, it’s the biggest thing and every one will be there so you want to look your best. You spend hours getting ready, guys, you slick your hair back and comb your sideburns and put on your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:42-45

Denomination: Adventist

Put On What? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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A sermon on Isaiah 3 about the important things to put on.

Sermon for 5/5/2002 Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: James Gibbons- Worldly Womanhood She has her hair put up in tiers, And from her ears hang chandeliers; Her lips are painted red as blood- All badges of her "womanhood." She drapes herself in clothing tight, A sexy object to the sight; All bright, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:16-24, 1 Peter 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiraling Upwards - Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on May 6, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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A sermon that explores the vital componants to our faith and how those componants should be evidenced in our lives.

Spiraling upwards. a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, Recently I have been reading a book called Spy Catcher - It is a fascinating story about a man who basically helps clean up the British secret service. It seems that MI5 and MI6 were continually hampered by agents who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Important Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14.

THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14. This chapter hit at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Led Life Part 10 (Meekness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on May 9, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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Just because meekness rhymes with weakness does not make them synonymous.

Central Christian Church May 9 2002 The Spirit Led Life Part 10 (Gentleness) Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gentleness- The word is associated with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Does God Care About Me?” Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 10, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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One of a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

Pastor Rick A. Flowers First Baptist Church - Flushing, MI “Does God Care About Me?” Psalm 139:1-6 This is week #3 of the “What If It’s True?” campaign. For approximately 6 weeks, hundreds of ads were run on local cable channels, asking the question, “What If It’s True?” These ads were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Motive Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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This is the 16th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at what real love is.

Sunday Morning March 9, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#16] MOTIVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: 1. We have heard over and over again how we need to be faithful to God in all that we do. We have heard over and over again how we need to be unified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dressing For Success Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Takes To Make A Difference

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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What does it take to make such an impact on our society that God’s Word penetrates even the darkest corners of the region? Maybe one of the smallest book in the Bible has the answer.

What it Takes to Change The World: The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably a book we hear quoted the least out of all the books of the Bible and probably one that we look at the least. The book is a letter of Paul. But instead of a letter to a church, it’s a letter to a person – ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Stopped The Rain

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Who, more importantly what stagnated the Holy Spirit rain of Jesus Christ in churches across the world today?

Who Stopped the Rain? If we take this title literally into consideration, we are talking about the rain of the Holy Spirit. We are going to be taking a look at tonight, an inward display of our lives and the church across America as a whole and we are going to find out, who stopped the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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