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Jesus' Power To Heal

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2005

Examing four healings that take place in Matthew 9:18-34

You think you have problems Rick Cato tells the story of Mathieu Boya: “Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, Boya set off an unbelievable series of events. The shot, described as ‘a glorious slice,’ hit a bird, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Fountain Of Smart

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn a lot in this message on how to get wisdom.

The Fountain of Smart How To Get Wisdom 5/19/04 I. Introduction Sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. For example: · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him.” · ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Passion For Reaching People For Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2005

Basic message telling the church that the job of reaching people is up to us!

Developing a Passion for Reaching People for Jesus. Various Scriptures February 20, 2005 Introduction Today we wrap up our series on the five purposes of the church with a look at how we are to be involved in reaching our world for Jesus Christ. This is the only one of the five purposes that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Pastor's Heart -- Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2003

What is really inside the heart of a true pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 12, 2003 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

A Question About Values Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

What are you willing to exchange for your soul? Jesus asked His Disciples that very question. In this continuing series from Questions Jesus Asked we will note it is not the gathering of things but the giving up of things where one finds value in life

Introduction: Today is Father’s Day and to be honest it does not carry with it the same endearment as Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, Cards are purchased, Restaurants are filled to capacity and preachers preach sermons on how to love and honor one’s mother. According to “A Discover Card Survey” On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Worship

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

Exposition of worship. Go ahead and make some noise in church--its what we’re called to do!

Alright, for those of you who are you into sports? Who is your favorite team? Is it a basketball team, or a football team, baseball, or maybe hockey, Do you absolutely love to see a great play? Do you get excited and shout when you see a touch down, a home run, a goal, or a slam-dunk? Do you enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

No Coincidences With God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

Text: Ruth 2:1-23 II, Title: No Coincidences with God, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/14/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Providence: God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that he 1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which He created them, 2) cooperates with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

#2 - What Can We Learn From Mary & Joseph? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

The lesson of obedience that we learn from Joseph and Mary is something we can all benefit from.

Lessons of the Christmas Story #2 – What We Can Learn from Mary & Joseph? Matthew 1:18-25 December 17, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) Opening comments: Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dreams And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

God gave Joseph dreams and interpretations of dreams but he needed to work on Joseph’s life to bring those dreams alive.

If you have not been part of St Stephen’s morning services for the past few weeks, you might have missed our series on the life of Joseph. Here was a young man, born into a well-off family already well-equipped with sons. Yet his father Jacob favours him over the others, possibly because his mum ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

#1: We Reap Much We Did Not Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries.

Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries. Supposedly, two ounces a day of this stuff and your insides will be as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Empty Frame

Contributed by Donald Tabberer on Jul 10, 2007

Christians must display a frame filled God if we are to prperly influence the world with God’s love.

"An Empty Frame" – Exodus 20:1-20 Sunday, July 8, 2007 In the lobby of the courthouse in Pulaski County, Kentucky there hangs a large Empty Frame… It isn’t there as a joke…It’s not a mistake either… It’s a testimony to what used to hang on this wall… The frame used to contain the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Freedom of religion is very expensive with one of its major prices being respect for those whose religion is different than ours.

The Cost of Freedom A Christian group has proposed an amendment to our constitution. Here’s why: “Believing that Almighty God is the source of all power and authority in civil government, that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Ruler of Nations, and that the revealed Will of God is of Supreme ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

If we let the world have its own way, we could reach a place where we think that we can’t do anything, therefore we don’t do anything. We could reach a point of all talk or thought, and no action.

Title: The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up? Scripture: Romans 12:10-21 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel