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Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Truth Ever

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

We are going to look at Paul’s amazement over the greatest truth

Text: 1 Tim 1:12-17, Title: The Greatest Truth Ever, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.4.18, AM A. Opening illustration: If you could decide on a news story/event/truth that would be life altering and world changing, what would it be? One such story is about a nineteenth-century South African named Afrikaner, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Eloise Fergurson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 23, 2011

This is a eulogy for a woman who believed in God but was not a part of a local church. She was greatly loved by her family and community.

Eloise Fergurson by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Psalm 97:1-7,11 John 14:1-6 Eloise Fergurgson On September 27, 1920, God decided to give the world a special gift in the form of a tiny little girl by the name of Eloise in a small section of place called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ok Corral

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 25: 31 – 46

Matthew 25: 31 – 46 None Fight at the OK Corral 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 10, 2023

The greatest comeback in all of history happened in Jerusalem when Jesus came back from the dead.

SERMON: THE GREATEST COMEBACK Scripture: Matt 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Extreme Measures

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

God took extreme measures to provide a healing for us. Shouldn’t we do the same for others?

Extreme Measures Last week we looked at the lengths people will go for a healing. Naaman went to a prophet in a foreign land. The leper disregarded the law of the Old Testament to call out to Jesus for a healing. This morning we’re going to look at more extreme measures that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

Preached on Easter Sunday, the emphasis is on the results of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.

Introduction: Taking a Shortcut Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul is writing to correct false teaching re: the Gospel THE importance of Easter! Purpose Statement: Because of Christ’s death & resurrection… I. Victory of Death is Removed A. Spiritual 1. We are more than physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Living consistent with God’s will

A FAITHFUL WALK IN THE LIGHT Ephesians 5:8-14 · This morning we looked at Paul’s command that Christians live their lives as an imitation of who God is. 1) He told us that God’s footsteps are characterized by a spirit of sacrificial love. 2) Paul also warned us against IDOLATRY which shows ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

The Four Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002

AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Greed with it’s power to grab hold of your soul will rob you of making wise decisions, and will turn you into a fool. Greed is costly, it’s not a cute little sin that just sits there being harmless, it’s robs, steals, kills and destroys all that you hold

Passage: Genesis 13:10-13; 2 Peter 2:7-8 A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex." "But you are not wearing any of those things," he replied. "I know," she said. "It’s in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 12, 2001

Easter should make a difference in your enthusiam, your endurance, your evangelism, your everyday living, and in your enemies.

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES” Acts 10:39-43 In 1957, a song, entitled ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ sold more than two million copies. When I think of of that song title, I realized that could apply to many dates and events. But the greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007

Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist