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Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007

A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesusmania

Contributed by James White on Dec 31, 2007

With all the manias in the world, I believe the church should have what I like to call Jesusmania!

James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle www.crnlt.org Heb 12:1-2 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrath Of God-How Is It Described? Part I Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

A thorough description of God’s Trumpet Judgments in the Revelation of Jesus Christ

"THE WRATH OF GOD-HOW IS IT DESCRIBED? (Part I) In II Peter 3:7,10,12 the Lord gives us a vivid portrait of the fiery destruction of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifesongs Of Contemplation & Ascetics Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 4, 2008

Part 4 in series. Living a life of worship through contemplation and ascetic exercises - the values and the cautions.

LIFESONGS OF CONTEMPLATION & ASCETICS Part 4 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 3, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: No More, No Less Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ.

Christ: No More, No Less Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/27/08 FOCUS: • Postmodernism • Christ FUNCTION: • To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ. A. Pleasantries B. We are living in an uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008

By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 11, 2009

God opens the windows of heaven on our behalf. He has already done that on two major occasions and some day He is going to open the windows again.

The Windows of Heaven Malachi 3: 10-12 I LIKE WINDOWS. I wouldn’t live in a house without many of them. I wouldn’t want to work in an office or factory without them. Windows have two primary functions: to let light in and to let those who are inside see out. When I was a boy in grade ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Door

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 12, 2009

The presence of God is accessed through the door of Jesus Christ and all who go through that door will find more than they ever hoped for.

The Door Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:1-10 Key verse: John 10:10 – The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Premise: The presence of God is accessed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What You Got Ain't Nothin'

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 20, 2009

To many trust in their wealth to get them through in life, but it will never be enough to get them through in the next. It is all about righteousness, not riches.

What You Got Ain’t Nothin’ Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 49 Key verse: Psalms 49:16-17 - 16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner For Twelve Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2009

Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

Scripture References (Jn 13:1-17, Mtt 26:26-30, Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14-20) Series Introduction Mary Stevenson, in 1936, wrote a poem … Footprints in the Sand (read) We want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the days leading up to his crucifixion, death, resurrection. Jesus was on a journey to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Mothers Gifted By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009

As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Part 3 - Family Birthmark Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2009

The good choices members of God’s family make

A dendrochronologist can look at a tree stump and tell us the life story of that tree. They can look at the rings and chart the tough years and the good growth years. Raising a family is not all that different from tending trees – it’s a lot of work, you don’t do it overnight, there are storms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Is The Bible Reliable? Is The Bible Relevant? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine discusses the reliability, relevance and veracity of the Bible.

Is the Bible reliable? Can the Bible be trusted? Is the Bible relevant? There are people offering us answers from all directions, both from modern and ancient sources. We want to know if we can trust the sources we are being told to place our faith in. There are essentially three questions we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: *other