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Emmaus - Surprising God

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Mar 24, 2008

Do we understand our calling to be Christ to the needy & poor? Francis of Assisi & Mother Theresa are illustartions in this message that links the parable fo teh sheep & goats to the Easter Emmaus story.

Luke 24:13-35 Matthew 25:31-46 Isaiah 53:1-3 This Emmaus scripture is a strange one isn’t it? Friends walking with not just a close friend but their leader; yet despite knowing him so well they fail to recognise Him. Yet it is not just a case of the risen Christ being so different to the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Who Christ Has Made You ....now

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Don’t be discouraged...Don’t be condemned. Christ has done in you, what He said would do.

Fads growing up... Styles Change so Fast...One thing one day...something else the next ROMANS 8 :9-11 Who Christ has made you ....NOW 1. Now... you have been justified Romans 5: 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conditions Of Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A message on prayer.

THE CONDITIONS OF PRAYER John 14:12-15 INTRO: A close study of the N.T. will reveal that Jesus did not promise answers to any prayer but only to certain kinds of prayers. What kind of prayers does God answer? What conditions must be fulfilled before answers will come? No passage in the N.T. so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"What It Means To Be A Member Of A Local Church?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2006

Ten things that people should expect of their Pastor. Ten things that the Pastor should expect of his people.

“What it should mean to be a Member of a Church” Introduction: A look at the birth of the New Testament Church… Before I attempt to preach on what a Pastor should expect of his Church members, it would be best to let the people know of what they should expect of their Pastor first. Before a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Scripture: John 2:12-22 Introduction: My messes – church, elementary – blame=me. The worse the case the less hope I have. In our text today – Christ faced a horrible mess. Instead of running from it like I might be inclined to do – Christ addressed the problem and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002

A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 2

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jan 27, 2006

secong in a series on Galatians

Two weeks ago we started looking at the book of Galatians and we saw the problems that Paul was having with a group of Jewish believers, called Judaisers, who sincerely believed that the laws of Jewish tradition had to be observed because the cross was not enough to save someone from their sins. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 11, 2006

THERE’S A SONG THAT BOAST "YOU CAN’T MAKE ME DOUBT HIM (GOD/JESUS), I KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT HIM." THAT’S THE STORY OF THE BLIND MAN WE SEE IN JOHN 9. THAT’S THE TESTIMONY EVERY CHRSITIAN SHOULD HAVE.

THAT’S MY STORY AND I’M STICKING TO IT JOHN 9:1-12 SOMEONE SAID TO HELEN KELLER, "WHAT A PITY YOU HAVE NO SIGHT!" TO WHICH SHE REPLIED, "YES, BUT WHAT A PITY SO MANY HAVE SIGHT BUT CANNOT SEE!" TEXT – PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT SEE. NOT JUST THE BLIND MAN . . . THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS WERE BLINDED BY ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Peace But Division!

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

What did Jesus, the prince of peace, meant when He said:no peace but division?

1stBBC No peace but division! Luk 12:49-53 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2009

A review of Psalm 130- how repentance restores our hope in the Lord.

Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to be written by Hezekiah Verses 1-2 The Psalmist declares where he is at in his life. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed, Let Down And Denied

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 17, 2014

A short talk for our Billericay team Maundy Thursday Communion. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples shortly before he was betrayed, let down and denied. Whose feet would Jesus want us to wash?

Jesus washed the feet of Judas Iscariot – the man who later that evening betrayed Jesus when he led a detachment of soldiers and officials to arrest him. Many of us have at some point and in some way betrayed people that love us. I know that I have. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom Requires Vigilance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014

Never drop your guard or you will be enslaved.

Psa 119:45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” - Edmund Burke “The truth is that if Israel were to put down its arms there would be no more Israel. If the Arabs were to put down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist