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My God Is Bigger Than Your God

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 12, 2009

This "God of Wonders" that created this universe and placed all these stars into place is a star-breathing God. How big is the universe? Is our God really that much bigger?

My God is Bigger Than Your God Psalm 33:4-9 January 11, 2008 Grandma was rushing her two grandkids ages five and three out to the car from shopping when five year old Jason spoke up. “Grams, Susie put something in her pocket in the store.” After a quick investigation, Grams discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

When Memory Fails

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 15, 2009

When we can’t remember who we are, our baptism connects us to Jesus and each other, gives us our identity, and gives us a vision of eternity in difficult times.

When Memory Fails Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 11, 1009 Introduction: The baptism of Jesus is a text read and proclaimed every year. The account from Mark is simple and powerful. Mark 1:4-11 John the Baptizer appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cosmic Battle For Authority

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009

Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does God Require Of Me?

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2009

A review of God’s charge against Israel allows us to review why we live as we do. It’s not about "works" but instead a "matter of the heart".

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience & Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009

Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice With An Ancient Easter Hymn

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Rejoice with an Ancient Easter Hymn 1) Jesus was not abandoned to the grave) 2) We will enjoy eternal pleasures at God’s right hand

What’s your favourite thing about Easter? Is it the candy? Colouring eggs? Getting a new outfit to wear for the occasion? While those things are nice, I think the best thing about Easter is the special worship service and the opportunity to sing Easter hymns. Their melodies and words are upbeat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Masterpiece Of The Gospel: The Resurrection

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The only true masterpiece of man is sin, God’s masterpiece uses the centerpiece (the cross) to paint over the ugly and unacceptable work of man. God’s masterpiece is still the good news. It is still the greatest story ever told.

Intro: A masterpiece is the greatest work of an artist, or something superlative (the best of) its kind. Michelangelo had his Sistine chapel, Leonardo DaVinchi had the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, and Van Gogh had his self portrait. There is no work of art that compares to God’s masterpiece the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive!

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 25, 2008

An Easter Season Sermon using the Hymn, "Were You There?" as a basis.

He’s Alive! (But Don’t Tell Anyone) Matthew 27 & 28: 1-10 Key Verses: Matthew 28: 6-7 Hymn Suggestions: “Were You There?,” Traditional Spiritual, Public Domain; “He Arose!,” Robert Lowry, Public Domain; “My Savior’s Love,” Charles Gabriel, Public Domain; “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” Stuart ...read more

Denomination: *other

Commitment To The Church #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us is a part of this church family, of this church organization, and of this church army. We must each one love, serve, and fight with a deep commitment. We are members of the Family of God. How do we live up our commitment?

Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.1 Text: Hebrews 10: 19-25 Introduction: A. Last Sunday we have talked about our commitment to God the Father. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself taught us by word and example what commitment to the Father means. It is to be committed to His glory, fellowship, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Jesus’ agony on the cross and what it accomplishes in our lives.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS They’re hurting him. Make them stop," cried 4-year-old Caitlin as she watched the Easter cantata. She stared w\wide eyes as Jesus was beaten, mocked, & crucified. Earlier she had danced and sang as Christ healed the brokenhearted, forgave sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Try A Little A Little Tenderness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2009

An examination of a badly needed quality that is often lacking, even among believers--sensitivity to the needs of others.

Try a Little Tenderness Colossians 3:12,13 Have you ever wondered how it is that two children can grow up in the same home with the same set of parents, raised in the same level of love and yet, be so different?---like the man who had a dog that was a loyal, faithful member of the household for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

What You Were Called To...

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

This was a message that God gave me for our church in a time of transition that was a reminder of God’s Call and Mission for our church, but applies to all God’s Children.

What you were called to… Jude 1:17-23 This past week I had the privilege to attend our Foursquare National Convention in Houston. For me personally it was great time of renewal and reaffirmation. If you remember correctly we were supposed to begin our “Foundations” series today. Well on the last ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Letter To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 3, 2009

The opening of our study of the book of Ephesians. This sermon gives a brief overview of the book, it’s purpose, and theme

The Letter to Ephesus Text: Ephesians 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We are beginning a sermon series on the book of Ephesians and in doing so I hope that we can dig out all the truth of this great letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus. Now just like when you read any kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Men (And Women) Cry

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 3, 2009

Real Men (and Women) Cry 1) Over their sin 2) For God’s salvation

Well the Oscar hype has died down for another year, thank goodness. Last weekend movie stars and their fans gathered to honor the industry’s best. Awards were handed out and speeches given but at times the proceedings were painful to watch. Movie stars that normally are so cool and collected were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009

After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist