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Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001

The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want What You Have – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

Philip’s journey continues as he meets the Etheopian and offers what he has...knowledge of scriptures.

I want what you have – Part 2 Today we are picking up with the second half of Chapter 8. Last week we learned about the dealing of Philip in Samaria and in particular with Simon the Soarcer. The main focus of last week was that when Simon say the success of Philip he was impressed and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Congregational

Christ Suffered For You

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 6, 2006

Will you suffer for Him?

CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU Many things can be send about how Jesus spent his dash, his love, his compassion; today we’ll focus on how CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU. Turn your bibles to: (1 Pet 2:21 NIV) To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Really Importat Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 13, 2006

For Paul, knowing Christ, constantly moving closer in his relationship with Christ, and doing so with others was of primary importance.

Introduction I. I personally was not, but I have certainly heard the zeal of some that have been; born in a Christian “home” that is. A. I must believe that it would be a great benefit to have a strong Christian heritage. 1. I was once in a prayer group with a pastor, whose ancestry included a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Name That Heals Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

Regarless of our history and past, there is a Name given by which changes can come and new future begun to take us from that history to hallelujah!

[Illustration] A little boy was standing by his father watching him trying to put a floppy disk into his computer. The father was having trouble getting the disk to go in all of the way. The little boy said to his father, “Maybe it has a penny in it?” Sure enough, when the father fished around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Get Busy For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010

The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

As We Go About Our Life, Make Disciples

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 20, 2008

The Great Commission is Jesus main instruction to all disciples. This sermon highlights that the main instruction of the Great Commission is that as we go about our life we are to make disciples.

The main text for today’s thoughts is Matthew 28:16-20. Lets hear it again. 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Presence - John The Baptist

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

A Christmas Presence for Baby Jesus.

For the next 4 Sundays we are going to be spending our time preparing for Christmas by becoming familiar with those people God invited to be at his son’s birth. When God decided the time was right, he birthed his son in the flesh to be Immanuel - "God with us" and when he did he sent out some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Plant A New Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005

The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2007

What if you were willing to believe the bible?

September 2, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: Spiritual Power Title: What If? Do you know anyone who lives in the past? I think that as a rule most people will reflect on the past and wonder what things might have been like had they made different choices. What if I had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jan 9, 2010

Characteristics of an effective leader

Leadership - by Grant S. Sisson 2010-01-09 INTRO We’ve had a great Sunday morning. It is not often that a church’s leadership structure so dramatically changes in such a brief time as ours has at Countryside. Years ago when the oil patch went belly up there was a mass migration out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-9

Learning To Sit By Wells

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 15, 2010

Seeing the Church as a resource rather than a social group

“ Learning to Sit by Wells “ John 4: 1-15 If you have your Bibles this morning I invite you to turn with me to the Gospel of John 4: 1-15 John 4: 1-15 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Transition Into The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 26, 2009

I believe that the church is in a transitional period. God is waiting for us to become all that He has given us to be.

December 27, 2009 Morning Worship Text; Matthew 3:1-12 Subject: The Kingdom of God – Part 1 Title: Making the Transition Into the Kingdom Charlotte and I were sitting at the breakfast table yesterday morning watching the snow fall. What a delight it is to be able to see those big flakes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God