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My Testimony (Renewing The Mind Stage) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2009

But for me I made my stand on the Gospel and I determined after reading Romans 12 that I would serve him 100% and renew my mind so that I could be a faithful witness for Jesus. I told the Lord that I was in this for the long haul.

My Testimony (renewing the mind) Opening Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-21: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Common Knowledge Fails Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 12, 2017

"Everyone knows" can become an excuse for our bias in the church. The Apostle instructs us to see our strength as imposing responsibility rather than conferring privilege.

“Concerning food offered to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ This ‘knowledge’ puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. “Therefore, as to the eating of food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Jesus resolutely set his face towards Jerusalem and it was on the road the Jerusalem that we find the road of humility, the road of fulfillment, the road of obedience and the road of destiny

"The Jerusalem Road" Matthew 21:1-11Read at beginning of Service: Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing At The Crossroads Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2002

Which path will you choose? This is another 1996 rework for me. I hope it isi better this time!

INTRODUCTION • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this morning? What do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of A Boss Do You Have?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 11, 2001

Last sermon in a series on shepherding in the church.

Sermon for 6/10/2001 1 Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28 What Kind of a Boss Do You Have? Introduction: A. What kind of a boss do you have? B. A best-selling book business book is “Best Boss, Worst Boss’ by management techniques expert Jim Miller. The book grew out of a contest he began in 1992 to find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gotta Have A Dream Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

A series based on the winter games

Well it almost upon us, only 5 more days and the eyes of the world will be focused on Salt Lake City Utah. As most of you know I am not a sports fan, never have been never will be. I know that never is a long time but trust me on this one. But even for a non sports fan like me there is mystique ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Give The Devil A Foothold

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil .

Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil . If a Christian harbors sin in his life, he is giving the devil an opportunity to get a foothold in his life. The Devil will use this opportunity to invade and take over other areas of his life. The devil is like a cat we had when I was a little boy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This is the last of a series of four on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central

Go for the Gold Last Sunday Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm when he should have been focusing on the right target. Can you imagine? Here is the moment when everything counts and this young man fires at the wrong target with his final shot. He was leading by three points and only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Has Been Will Be Again

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2006

1- Learning is wearisome, but don’t stop learning. 2- Work is tiring, but don’t stop working.

INTRO.- Sometimes life gets old. Does it not? If not, then you’re not human! What has been will be again. Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be just a revolving door of sorts? Every day it’s the same old routine. Every month. Every year. Year in, year out. ILL.- Marriage counselor to mother: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2006

This is a Fathers’ Day Sermon with the primary text being Ephesians 5:15-6:4 with the supportive Old Testament text coming from Genesis 2:18-24.

HUSBANDS AND FATHERS --Ephesians 5:21-6:4; Genesis 2:18-24 I still deeply love and respect my Dad even though next month he will have been with Jesus for nineteen years. Dad was forty-three when I was born and Mom was forty-one, they had lost their only other child and son at birth sixteen years ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Needs Of Our Children

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

God has entrusted every parent with the responsibility to love, nurture, care for, and discipline our children.

The Greatest Needs Of Our Children Matthew 18:1-5 Children’s Ministry Appreciation Introduction: Letter From Camp Dear Mom, Our scoutmaster told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 1 of our tents and 2 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

#7: We Cannot Do Anything About Last Year's Harvest Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lett

Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lettuce, And Brussel seeds grow sprouts; If pea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2007

When we walk by faith, life is fun!

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn’t it.  I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Driving Our Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

A fully functioning church is one driven by the five main functions – worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service.

Rick Warren tells the story of Westside Church’s yearly church council meeting whose sole agenda item was to determine the church program for the next year. Convened by the chairperson, Steve Johnson this is a summary what happened: “We’ve got a lot to cover tonight, folks, so we’d better get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God