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Caution: Watching Out For Wrong Way Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

The issue is not: Will you worship? We are wired for worship. The issue is: Who will we worship and how will we worship?

You are wired. Wired for worship. Lots of people are walking around our city day-after-day and don’t know it. Wired for worship. Some of you are thinking, “Come on. A series on worship? Man, why do I need that? I’m a business person. I’m a teacher or homemaker or student or carpenter. Tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Work In The Vineyard?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 22, 2005

Jesus calls his children to work in the vineyard, and reprimands those who think they are most willing with their lack of true service.

September 25, 2005 Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ”‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Friend Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002

Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as

Ecc. 4:9-12 Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as the Church’s responsibility to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting The Best Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

Jesus liked people and drew out the best in them.

GETTING THE BEST Matthew 9:9-13 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: The love of God Pr: JESUS LIKED PEOPLE AND DREW OUT THE BEST IN THEM. ?: How did he do it? KW: Needs TS: We will find in Matthew 9:9-13 four needs that Jesus met in order to draw out the best in people. The ____ need that Jesus saw was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Love To Serve Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

We are to lovingly serve others.

I WOULD LOVE TO SERVE! Galatians 5:13-15 S: Service Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LOVINGLY SERVE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in Galatians 5:13-15, three reasons why we are to lovingly serve others. The _____ reason we lovingly serve others is because it… I. OPPOSES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering People (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2002

Memorial Day is about remembering people.

REMEMBERING PEOPLE (Memorial Day) Phil. 2:3-4 INTRO.- ILL.- There’s a story about a city fellow who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become Mature In Christ Like Love – I Cor. 13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2002

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 & Eph. 4:15

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 Eph. 4:15 – Speaking the truth in love let us grow up in all aspects into Christ. We live in a world that subtly influences our assumptions and perspectives about love. Recognize that we have to overcome the world’s way of thinking about love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eager To Tell! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to eagerly invite a response to Jesus.

EAGER TO TELL! Acts 2:37-40 S: Witness Th: Freed to Minister Pr: WE ARE TO EAGERLY INVITE A RESPONSE TO JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:37-40 four needs that each person has that demonstrate why we need to invite people to know Jesus. The _____ need that each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Laity 'move Out'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian's Bonus Program

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Unchangeable

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

God can change anything

Sept. 14, 2003 Esther 8 “Changing the unchangeable” INTRODUCTION “Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. “The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004

To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Channeling Anger Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003

Dramatic monologue: Jonah analyzes the sources of his anger, but prays that God will use all of his misdirected energy for Kingdom purposes.

Hmmph! Blah! Of all the fool things! Repent and be saved! Who would have thought it? Why in the world? I am angry. Yes, I don’t dispute it. I am angry. And why wouldn’t I be, after all I have gone through? I am angry. And with good reason. I went through hell and back, and with what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The $$$$ Of Following Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist