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Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Preaching through the Psalms

Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-12 1 Why do the nations conspire (rage) [1] and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.[2] 3 "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Holy Priesthood Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sagacity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

A Sermon Series on the Parables of Jesus. This is on the parable of the dishonest steward in Luke 16.

What's In It for Me? - Sagacity Introducing new sermon series We love to hear stories and we learn best from stories Fairy Tales. Aesop's Fables. Mother Goose Rhymes. Prairie Home Companion - Garrison Keiler Jesus was the best story teller of all. He told parables. Parables have been called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgent Or The Important

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

One of the secrets of life is knowing the difference between the urgent and the important.

The Urgent or the Important Ecclesiastes 3:2 One day a professor took out a one-gallon pitcher from under her desk. She also produced about a dozen fist size rocks. She carefully placed the rocks in the jar. The rocks stacked up to the rim of the pitcher then she asked her bright students if the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:2-8

Denomination: *other

Philip And The Uncommon God Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 26, 2004

Philip: Commonness and the Uncommon God

The 12 Apostles Week 3 – Philip Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Commonness and the Uncommon God" The Art Collector A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He does a double take. He knows that the saucer is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Maker Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The first phrase of the Creed, "I believe in God the Father, maker of heaven and earth."

MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH TEXT: Isaiah 43:9-13; Romans 1:18-23 Across this coming year, we are going to be talking a lot about charting our course. What that means is that, as a church, we are going somewhere and that somewhere is greater mission and ministry in our community and world. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Graduation 1999 - Learning

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!”

TEXT: Proverbs 8:33 SUBJECT: LEARNING (Graduation 1999) Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!” You may not know this, but school was never meant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No Competition"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005

In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Enemies Of Faith - Fear

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 25, 2005

A continuing look at the enemies of faith. This week looking at fear using the pictures of the Shield of Faith and the Shield of Fear.

ENEMIES OF FAITH: FEAR We have been studying “Faith” and its victory - we looked at one of the enemies of faith – “The Divided Mind” today we look at another, “Fear”. In this study we will in particular be looking at the shield of faith and the shield of fear. THE SHIELD OF FAITH AND THE SHIELD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On Up

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

Like the Jefferson’s of the 70”s sitcom fame it is time for some of us to move on up in the Kingdom of God.

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Moving On Up! Introduction: Like the Jefferson’s of the 70”s sitcom fame it is time for some of us, especially some of the youth to move on up in the Kingdom of God. At some point in time each of us must make the decision to stop coming to church to be fed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Keeping Our Souls Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Breaking out of the routine to experience the presence of God

A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and doing a word "search and replace", had the computer put in the name of the newly deceased, "Edna", as a replacement for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God