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A Sermon For The Seventh Sunday Of Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2007

What is the significance of celebrating the 7th Sunday of Easter, after we celebrate our Lord’s Ascension?

7th Sunday of Easter, May 20, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, we give you thanks for revealing yourself to us through your Son, Jesus the Christ. We confess our faith in his saving power, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, 1 John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Deborah Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

She was one of Israel’s judges. She is a prominent woman of the OT, what can we learn from this story? We learn to trust God regardless of gender.

Deborah: The woman who would lead. There is an old saying in the workforce. If the ironworkers won’t do the job, the carpenters will. It would suggest that if the ironworkers won’t build the structure, the carpenters will. However, that also suggests that the structure might not be exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defense Or Offense? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

God Rested That Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

This is the entire sermon.

God rested that day. Genesis 1 – 3 Chapter 1: The dark quiet chaotic colossal expanse Most scientists and scholarly philosophers speculate that the universe began in what has come to be known as the Big Bang. However, there is another more realistic version of the creation of the earth and the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Exaltation Through Denial Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007

Exposition of Acts 3:11-16 about the people’s denial of Jesus as the Christ, and how that was glorifying to God

Text: Acts 3:11-16, Title: Exaltation through Denial, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, AM Opening illustration: In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. …The man claims that the essential elements of marriage – love and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Age Movement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008

The New Age movement is huge pull on the world today, but it is nothing new at all. This is a study of its misleadings and contradiction to the Bible.

New Age Movement The Serpent’s Old Lie in an Updated Package Intro Among the myriad of new religions and cults today, nothing is more far-reaching or hard to define than the New Age Movement (NAM). Russell Chandler, a former writer for the Los Angeles Times, observed that “New Age is not a sect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Roadmap To Peace Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Peace...“The condition that exists when nations or other groups are not fighting.”

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). The Roadmap to Peace George W. Bush and I were in Israel earlier this month … not together. But I did see his airplane ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mormonism Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 7, 2008

A glance at Mormonism and comparison to Christianity.

Mormonism The fastest growing and most successful cult in the history of the United States, and perhaps the world, is the Mormons. Which are officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). They have been increasing at an average rate of 300,000 converts a year (as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“BORN OF THE SPIRIT” John 3:4-8 INTRO – How important is life? This past week, we were all shocked to the core as we watched the horror of the events that unfolded in Nickel Mines, PA, as Charles Carl Roberts walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse and proceeded to kill five girls, ages 7 to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Judging

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what does it mean to judge

"Judging" Matthew 7:1-6 6/22/97 Intro: It’s been said that the only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down other people, sidestepping responsibility, dodging the question, passing the blame, pushing their luck, and wrestling with their conscience. As we go on in Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Kendal Burton on Jan 29, 2005

Accepting Christ as your savious is one ting, but what about everything else that comes with it?

The Real Cost of Discipleship A young boy bursts into his house one afternoon and begins a frantic search that takes him through the entire house for Rex, the family dog. Eventually he runs into his aunt who greets him with the sad news that she had found the gate open that morning and that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

400 Years And No Word From God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message looks at the intertestamental period.

"The Sounds of Silence" is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Simon conceived of the song as a way of capturing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fickleness Of Public Opinion Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 6, 2009

This message examines the implications of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

In the political arena, the public opinion polls seem to have the ability to shape policy. Politicians are constantly watching their job approval ratings to determine whether or not policy changes are in the best interest of their political future. As our text begins, Jesus’ popularity is at an all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Being imprisoned by tradition can cause you to miss what is important.

The Danger of Tradition The Book of Mark Mark 6:53-7:13 I. Introduction: A. What we have done here today is a tradition in most churches. B. Tradition plays a big role in our families and our lives as well as our churches. C. A tradition by definition is something that is passed from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answers Even The Trick Questions.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 10, 2007

A sermon for the 24th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 27

23rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27 November 11, 2007 “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, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ to reveal your Word of grace and truth, and to redeem us through his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran