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The Book Most Awesome!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

I’ve marked my Bible. I mark all my Bibles. I wonder, as someone challenged once, “Has my Bible marked me?”...The invitation before you today is to discover or rediscover how awesome God’s Book really is!

The Book Most Awesome Psalm 119:97-104 Neil Pasricha wrote, “The Book of Awesome”. He saw the ‘ugly’ around him – things like climate change and the impacts of natural disasters. He started a website called 1000 Awesome Things which he created as a getaway from his everyday. The Book of Awesome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Demands Of A Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus experienced great demands on His time. He never forgot what His purpose was in coming here. He came to seek, serve and save mankind.

Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:15-21 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea.7a And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009

A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Our Mission

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2010

this message establishes the mission for our congregation is a simple manner.

Our Mission Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Introduction: Proverbs 29:18 says the following and I will be reading from the Amplified version of the Bible: “Where there is no vision, no redemptive revelation of God, the people perish; but he who keeps the law of God, which includes that of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66

Let's Talk Justice Series

Contributed by Danny Guglielmucci on Feb 16, 2010

A sermon given for Freedom Sunday, a day where Churches around the world preach about freedom and justice, and praying for victims of slavery.

As Christians we have a responsibility to share the freedom of the Gospel message, but we also need to activate what we believe, by lifting others to a place of strength and liberty. In John 13:34, Jesus gives us a new command -- 'Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Ash Wednesday Emtional Wounds--Emotional Healing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 15, 2011

This message was preached on Ash Wednesday and it deals with the power of Jesus Christ to bring healing to the emotional wounds of our lives.

Ash Wednesday Emotional Wounds & Healing 3/9/11 Isaiah 53:1-15 Luke 4:14-20 Ash Wednesday is a time when we begin to become clean with God and accept what God says about us. I came across the following section from the book “Imitation of Christ” “I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I "Be Perfect As God Is Perfect"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 1, 2010

What did Jesus mean when He called us to be perfect?

A Supremely Baptist Excuse: “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” This is something that we love saying and we mean it as a way to emphasize that there is no way to earn your way to heaven. That is absolutely true – salvation can only come by grace through faith. Too often, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Discipleship.... Not An Option

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 24, 2010

We are called to be students, apprentices, disciples....it involves worship, obedience, faith, sharing and imitating Jesus. The sermon includes quotes from Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life, Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy & Rev. John Stott The Conte

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2010 Text: Luke 9:57-58 Redeemer “Casual Discipleship…. Not an Option” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus”. Christian discipleship. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Because He Said So

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 21, 2009

This sermon deals with the concept of the authority of Christ as well as biblical and scriptural authority.

Scripture: Matthew 7: 28-29 Message: Because He Said So Anthony Perry Introduction: ἐîïõóßá: [exousia /ex•oo•see•ah/] We are going to look at the subject of authority found in these verses. These verses come at the end of a teaching session called the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus goes through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Final Words

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005

First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing With The Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2005

Those who have eyes of the heart are able to see things that other people don’t see. They are blessed because they have developed a unique ability to see the heart of God.

Seeing With the Eyes of the Heart Matthew 5:8 June 19, 2005 Maria Yudina was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, although she remains largely unknown outside of Russia. She has a fascinating story. She was born in 1899, died in 1970, and was graduated with honors from the St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Familiarity Breeds Contempt Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 12, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark 5:17; 6:1-6 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon point: From a human perspective the adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” has some truth to it. However, from a divine perspective, God is fully familiar with us and loves us with an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene