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Sealed With A Kiss

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 9, 2002

The Biblical kiss was one of submission/worship, that’s the attitude we need to have for Jesus.

Title: Sealed with a Kiss Text: Psalm 2 Introduction Before I heard the doctors tell the dangers of a kiss, I had considered kissing you the nearest thing to bliss. But now I know biology and sit and sigh and moan; Six million mad bacteria, and I thought we were alone. 1. If you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed To Be Mortals

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 9, 2002

3rd To Last Sunday In Pentecost: Our mortality can be a fearful thing. But Christ has turned it into a blessing. Have no fear, Christ is risen!

We are near the end of another church year. At this time of the year the themes typically begin pointing us to the ’end times.’ And our readings today don’t disappoint. Today we turn our attention to matters that are difficult – to matters that deal with the end of life. The readings for today ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Message

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002

Funeral message of the passing of a 99 year-old lady who wanted to go to heaven.

FLOSSIE WILDMAN INTRO.- Eccl. 9:5 "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten." THE LIVING KNOW THAT THEY WILL DIE. We should know this. The older we get, the more we realize this. The more loved ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life And Times Of A Fallen Hero, Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2002

This is an inductive sermon done in a narrative form, with the application at the end. These are hard for me, Enjoy the effort.

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS BIRTH. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and was under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. EXPLAIN a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation 3. The nation needed a savior ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Time And The Task

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 1, 2005

A sermon for our covenant (rededication) service just after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of Boxing day 2004. Covers suffering, taking the gospel and commitment.

Time and the task. Sun 2nd Jan 2005 pm .WBC After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26th Dec 2004 Luke 13:1-5 and Eph 3:1-21 FALL AND FRAILTY Like me, shocked and pained by images on screen? - but I want to say, this has strengthened to me why I am a Christian and not something else (more on point ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Get Clothes For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 7, 2005

Clothes aren’t always the most prized gifts at Christmas. But the Lord gives us just that for Christmas: Clothes. 1.These Clothes Save You. 2. These Clothes Define You.

Christmas 2 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 This week, we all have yet another Christmas under our belts. And probably many of you thought back during the holidays to past Christmases you had, and the fond memories of these events. Maybe your mind was turned to the presents you remember opening up as a child. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

But What If?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005

What if Jesus is really risen?

BUT WHAT IF??? 1 1st CORINTHIANS 15:1-19 Tonight I have one question about Life, Death and Eternity!! IS JESUS REALLY RISEN?? John 2:18 says: What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?? John 2:19 Jesus said: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Away From The World Brings An Uneasy Peace

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

We don’t need to offend unbeleivers because we follow Jesus. Let the Cross offend them, but not us.

I once worked at a grocery store which employed a truck-driver and while his instructions were basically to get a load from point A to point B he felt on occasion that in order to meet a deadline he would have to speed or otherwise break a few laws. Yet the double edge to the sword was if he got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:22-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Christmas is a spiritual journey

Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Minding God's Business

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003

We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Obey

Contributed by Karl Kruse on Jan 25, 2003

This sermon speaks especially to congregations and communities experiencing stress, and a lack of unity; reinforcing the call to obediently seek and follow the will of God.

January 26, 2003 "A Call To Obey" Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’” Now, if the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, it only makes sense to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

God Will Not Part A Red Sea Back Into Egypt

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Sep 28, 2003

There is a grave danger in going in the opposite direction from whence God has called us. Do not expect God to make a way for you to go back to your old habits, your old way of doing things. For God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt.

Read Text: Number 14: 3-4 State Subject: The danger of turning back Title: God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt! Objective: the purpose of the message this morning is to inform the listeners that there is a danger in turning away from the will of God. Introduction: Church, what the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 1 Conviction Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART I – CONVICTION JOHN 16:7-14 INTRODUCTION: In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s a shift in preaching and evangelism took place that has caused a crisis in Christianity. What has been termed as "easy believism" permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist