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Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001

Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

"Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look At Giving Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

There are many misconceptions about a Christian’s responsiblity to give to the Lord. In this message we will examine what the Bible says regarding giving to the Lord.

A Closer Look at: Giving Introduction: I like the old story about the guy who came to church with his family. As they were driving home afterwards he was complaining about everything. He said, “The music was too loud. The sermon was too long. The announcements were unclear. The building was hot. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your True Colors Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Detailing the values of a new church

Your True Colors Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’d like you to play a game with me, a game that almost everyone in the room can play-- maybe not Aidan Oglesbee but certainly Kyla; AS A MATTER OF FACT, even Graham Crain can play this game. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silver Or Gold I Do Not Have

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

The book of Acts takes up the history of Christianity where the Gospels leave off. After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit came in a unique way and the apostles moved forward dynamically and daringly to tell the story of the risen and living Chri

Reading: Acts 3:1-26 Text: “Silver or Gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk… It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him” (Acts 3:6,16 NIV) Introduction The book of Acts takes up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Footsteps Of Abraham

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In terms of God’s promises to Abraham, we claim that we are indeed hair of Abraham. But the question is—are we heir in the spiritual heritage of Abraham? Are we heir in the call and journey of Abraham?

December 7, 2002 I. Introduction: Within the Christian tradition, one of the truths that we share with our Jewish and Muslim brothers is the understanding that we are heir of Abraham. And we readily apply this understanding to the promise that God gave to Abraham. As God had indeed blessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

4 Times For Joy

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 14, 2016

Having Joy based on the past, future, eternity, and now.

As we lead up to the Easter Season, I want to talk about one of the biggest paradox’s of the Christian faith. You know what a Paradox is, don’t you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mary’s Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 21, 2009

Mary had hidden the Word of God in her heart since childhood. When she was filled with the HS she was able to pour forth this song of praise to the out of the treasure of Scripture in her heart. Mary’s hymn of praise reflects her character & her emotional

LUKE 1: (39-45) 46-55 THE MAGNIFICAT / Mary’s Song of Praise [1 Samuel 2:1-10] Mary had hidden the Word of God in her heart since childhood. When she was filled with the Holy Spirit she was able to pour forth this song of praise to the out of the treasure of Scripture in her heart. Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Working The Prayer Master Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

a six part series on building a better church body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 4 All my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwise noted and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. WORKING THE PRAYER-MASTER The Body of Christ is compared at times by the Apostle Paul to physical body we have here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Friend Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013

If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Way To Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 21, 2012

They Christian's way to a Joyful life

My way to Joy Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5:10 ILL. There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not talking about a little bit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do After Eating?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise GOD after every meal? Better do it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 11, 2015

Part 4 focuses on if God is our co-pilot then we must be the pilot and the ones calling the shot. If we are the co-pilot then God is calling the shots and we need to understand what He is saying about us.

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction This message is part 4 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” The foundational Scripture for this series comes from James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insecure Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

The identity crisis that grace can cause

Who do you think you are? That question is identity-shaping, life-altering, eternity-affecting. How would you describe yourself? How do you introduce yourself? How do you perceive yourself? That’s the greatest question you will ever ask yourself? It’s your identity…and the truest of what you think ...read more

The Sermon On The Plain: An Exposition Of Luke 6:17-38

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2019

Jesus calls us to radical discipleship.

The Sermon on the Plain: An Exposition of Luke 6:17-38 Scholars debate whether this sermon is another version of the Sermon on the Mount. It indeed shares a lot of common themes. Scholars who want to diminish the authority of Scripture try to prove that both evangelists copied and arranged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-38, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible