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Men Of The Bible - John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

We would not think a man like Herod came close to the Kingdom but his closeness to John the Baptist changed all of that

Two months ago we actually looked at two men from the bible. Nehemiah and Ezra. One rebuilt Gods city the other rebuilt Gods people with his statutes. This time I would like to look at two men so different and yet so connected in the bible. The year was 1948 and a young and strange man set up ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

It’s Exactly The Same, Except Different Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 7, 2010

Our God-given gifts are offered not for individual glory, but so that we would join together in serving God’s Kingdom.

I would like to begin by sharing with you today an event in my life that at the time felt like the worst thing that had ever happened to me, but which in retrospect has proven to be a significant and defining point of my life. This seems especially true as I think about that particular event from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 20, 2006

Thanksgiving and joy are linked together. When we focus on thanksgiving and praise we enjoy the attitude and spirit of joy in our life.

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Leviticus 23:34-40 Luke 17:11-19 When I check out the comics in the newspaper I look at two comic strips: Peanuts and Garfield. My top comic strip is Peanuts, written by the late Charles Schulz. Schultz describes the lives and relationships of Charlie Brown, Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Taking The Plunge 2.0 Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2009

The order is always belief, followed by baptism. A sermon that pulls together verses on baptism so that beleivers will take the plunge and obey the Lord.

Taking the Plunge 2.0 Selected Scriptures Rev. Brian Bill 10/25/09 Note: This manuscript provides a more in-depth treatment of baptism than previous sermons called, “Proclaiming God’s Purposes in Baptism,” and “Taking the Plunge.” I’m grateful to Ray Pritchard, John MacArthur and John Piper for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

"Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How God Stepped Into Chage Oure World

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 17, 2002

How God came to Mary aand changed her life to bring us His Only Son.

How God stepped into change our world The Angel Appears to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. [27] The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph. The virgin’s name was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Challenges Of Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006

Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

That Divine Light Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008

John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

John's Testimony

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more.

John’s Testimony Matthew 3:11-12 Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more. Though John was truly great, great in the sight of the Lord, yet he sees himself unworthy to bear the sandals of Jesus. It is a great comfort to the faithful ministers, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Testify Of Love

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

A follow-up Thanksgiving sermon that came a week after giving our congregation a "Love Loud Dare".

Testify of Love Matthew 5:13-16 Thom Tapp, a pastor in TN and one of my favorite cartoonists said this yesterday, “Thanksgiving is not a season, it is a way of life. How can a Christian NOT be thankful?” As born again believers, we have every reason to be thankful, and not just once a year...but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Behind Christmas

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

A seven part series on the last words of Christ- for this He cameThat we might live with Him

The Real meaning behind Christmas In a month or so you may sit down to enjoy a movie in which a story of fiction will be hailed as the truth and many will turn to Christianity and say "I knew that you were fake, no wonder we don't want anything to do with you!" But before that happens I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012

How can you look at Christams and not talk about the love of God that came to this earth to redeem mankind.

God’s Love Turn to John 3:16 Last week we looked at being prepared for Christmas. It was more than just buying presents, wrapping, exchanging gifts. It is more than eating and gathering with family, although that is very ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Heers And Jeers Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013

Palm Sunday message to understand how people had the wrong impression of why Jesus came to them.

Crowd cheers; Jesus weeps Luke 19:28-44 Introduction- As we continue in our mini-series “journey to the cross”, I would like for us to prepare ourselves for Easter celebration. Sometimes scriptural passages lose their appeal because we are so familiar with them. I would hate to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan