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  • The Position

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,355 views

    here is true joy to those who serve god with their whole heart, but misery to those who serve Him half-heartily.

    THE POSITION *** There is true joy to those who serve god with their whole heart, but misery to those who serve Him half-heartily. *** This is the only way to find fullness of joy-complete, unconditional surrender to God. *** There is no very great measure of joy in a half-hearted Christian ...read more

  • The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

  • The Hand That Pulls The Strings: Godfather Trilogy Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,751 views

    In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and critically acclaimed in cinematic history.

    --note-- 1972, Paramount Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro - - - - - In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and ...read more

  • Let Jesus Show

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    But there is one gift that meets everyone's need, one gift that never breaks, one gift that will never wear out. The most valuable gift of all, is Jesus. Beloved, Let Jesus Show. (Great Illustration that allows a good ending to the Message).

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let us pray... O Heavenly Father We come to you this evening with hearts open ... open to your transforming ...read more

  • Weeds And Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 20, 2023
     | 2,287 views

    God reserves the right to judge between weeds and seeds.

    Weeds and Seeds – Matthew 13: 24-30 Intro: Gloria thought of herself as a good Christian mother. One day she allowed her son, Timmy to play in the back yard of their home. Afterall, it was fenced on all sides and nothing could really hurt him. When Gloria went outside to the backyard to take ...read more

  • From A Little Village Came A Great Savior

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,316 views

    God often uses the small and weak to confound the big and strong

    “FROM A LITTLE VILLAGE CAME A GREAT SAVIOR” MICAH 5:2 / ECCLESIASTES 9:14-15 David P. Nolte “It was in a little village, on a simple village night, when a message for the Ages, was sent in Timeless Light.” Bethlehem. Small, insignificant, despised, but noted by the prophet Micah, “But ...read more

  • Encountering Jesus Behind Locked Doors

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,999 views

    This is from a series I preached on encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

    Title: Jesus Encounters the Disciples in the Locked Room Script: John 20:19-23 Type: Expos./Encountering Jesus Where: GNBC 4-16-23 Intro: Over the past 2k years countless men and women have met Christ in a locked room. For millions it has been in the confines of a jail or prison cell. For ...read more

  • Childlike Not Childish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 266 ratings
     | 46,283 views

    Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

  • What Would Et See

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

    What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

  • The Inn, The Incarnation And The Invitation (Based On Luke 2:1-20) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Cox on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Preached 24th December 2013 at the Midnight Communion. Debunks Christmas and re-focuses on the incarnation of Jesus, what that meant to the shepherds and means to us.

    ***The following conventions have been used in this sermon, which may assist delivery: Capitals indicate Bold Text, parts bracketed between forward slashes indicate italics, it may also be helpful to skip who wrote or defined what*** Five minutes into the film /Love Actually/ (1) a little girl ...read more

  • Turning The Ordinary Into Extra-Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,265 views

    This is the beginning of a series on the Miracles of Jesus. In this sermon we look at how Jesus can take something as plain as water and turn it into something much greater. In this same way He can take us and turn us into more than we ever imagined.

    In our scripture today we find Jesus and his disciples along with His mother Mary at a wedding. More than likely everybody who was anybody in the town was there. Now weddings were a little different then than they are now, this wedding would have lasted all week and the host would have been ...read more

  • Angels We Have Heard On High

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    The message of the angels on Christmas is a message to dispel fear, bring cheer, and be shared.

    Angels We Have Heard On High Luke 2:8-20 INTRO.: This may be the oldest of all the Christmas carols we sing. There is evidence, although disputed, that this carol was sung in the Church at Rome as early as 129 BC. It’s inspiring to think we may be singing a carol nearly 2000 years old. Of course, ...read more

  • “a Way In A Manger”

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,671 views

    God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

    “A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

  • God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,190 views

    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

  • Visiting Down Under

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,392 views

    The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

    “Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more