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I Believe In You! Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 17, 2007

We all need to be encouraged. Do we however have an obligation to be encouragers?

MOVIE CLIP – “SAVE THE LAST DANCE” Lead character is on the stage auditioning when she stumbles. She feels she cannot make it, when her close friend enters stage left and challenges her, leading up to him saying, “I believe in you.” She tries again and succeeds. What a beautiful lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Makes A Good Samaritan Really Good?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Describes the characteristic that makes a good samaritan a really good samaritan. It is not what we often think this characteristic is but something often overlooked.

March,2007 “What Makes a Good Samaritan REALLY Good?” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: What color was the first ambulance in the Bible? Who knows? It was probably gray or brown. A donkey. Today our scripture talks about a need and who God used to fill that need. It wasn’t probably the person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Living At A Higher Level

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

Preached at the "Sermon at the Mount" in Rogers, OH at the Lake Mount Church of Christ.

None of us want to be average. I doubt that anyone got up this morning and thought to themselves, “I want to see how bad I can look today.” Now, before you judge me realize God made me this way. None of us want to simply be average. Parents do not dream about their children being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Argument In Eternity Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 2, 2010

Sermon 1 of the Series. "Things that Accompany Salvation" series of sermons deal with evidences of genuine Christian faith. In sermon one, we are introduced to a group of religious individuals who, to their dismay, discover that, in spite of their many wo

An Argument in Eternity Matthew 7:21-23 August 14, 2005 OPEN: Student in Dr. Barrett’s class that argued his answers with foolish, untrained logic. He was arguing with a professor who had written his doctrinal dissertation on comparing the accuracy of the Septuagint, the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jack Out Of The Box

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 6, 2010

Ever feel like a Jack in the Box? Ever feel crammed or pressured by people or problems in life? God never designed you to be stuck in a box that limits you. Discover how to escape the the box that you find yourself in.

Take a stroll down memory lane with me for brief minute. I want you to think back to your childhood and all the toys you played with as a little girl or a little boy. Maybe you had an Etch N Sketch or a Simon Says. My favorite was Lego’s. I loved building things. But there is one toy that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Double Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2008

If symbolism is gold, then Ex. 12 is ‘Fort Knox!’ A passage rich in practical truths to enhance Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Double Meanings Exodus 12:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/doublemeanings.html The OT is rich in symbolism. Throughout it you find golden gems...stories which could stand alone and be powerful enough, and yet they have further meaning which apply later in the NT. If symbolism is riches, then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Name

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2010

Brit Hume of Fox News got it right: No one says "What in Allah's name is going on?" No one texts "OMB" for "Oh My Buddha." Because only Jesus' name has the power and punch behind it to matter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Only Name Acts 4:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyName.html Acts 4:12 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Jesus. It's the only name people take in vain. The only name people swear by. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Any Meal

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 20, 2009

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:17-22 regarding the way to rightly receive the Lord’s Supper.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-22, Title: Not Just Any Meal, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/19/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about a wedding being the initiation of a marriage and anniversaries being the renewing, or possibly the renewing of vows… B. Background to passage: Paul began in chapter 11 dealing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Missionary Heart

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 8, 2010

God has always been on a mission. From Creation to Consumation God has been on a mission. From making us in His image to restoring us to that image, God works with missionary zeal. Matthew reveals how Jesus forms that missionary heart into the disciple

We have been studying the gospel of Matthew. Let me get a running start on today’s lesson in chapter 10 by reviewing briefly the message of Matthew thus far: What is in the first chapter? The genealogy of Jesus and Joseph’s story. Verse 21 is the key verse: “You shall call ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is The Victory

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010

The victorious life is not derived from external influences; it is settled inwardly in the Christian’s identity.

This Is The Victory 1John 5:4-5 (4) For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. (5) Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Building The Non-Building

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Exploring our identity as Christians and the actions that should come out of that identity.

Building the Non-Building 1 Peter 2:4-8 August 16, 2009 Intro: We are one week into our renovation project, and a lot has happened! I did a real rough calculation and am excited to report that we put in more than 250 volunteer hours in the last week, getting as much done as possible before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion: A “humble Pie” Not “black Tie” Event Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2010

How does one prepare for Holy Communion? With a humble faith. The parable of the Prodigal Son will illustrate such a faith.

The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) held the grand opening of its hip new $88 million building in January. Were you invited to this black tie event? Neither was I. Then again I didn’t give a million dollars for the construction of the Gallery nor am I a friend of the mayor. Gallery openings are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Throne Room

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 15, 2010

Revelation 4 is pure description. It is a portrait of the throne room of God, calling for awe, fear and reverence.

When we go to an art museum and look at a great painting, we are sometimes confused as to what the artist was trying to accomplish with his work. This is especially true of abstract art. In our image overloaded society, we seldom take the time to really take in a picture. However, there is a way to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

“living A Spirit-Filled Life”

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Do we really know the reality of the Holy Spirit?

“Living a Spirit-Filled Life” OPEN: I want to speak this morning on the topic of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is something we Christians like to talk about a lot - but I think for some it is a matter of talk but not necessarily a matter of experience. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Comes Later Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Jesus begins His ministry at a wedding in Cana.

JOHN 2:1-11 11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. If you were writing trying to convince someone that Jesus was the Son of God and wanted to tell them about some of His miracles, which one would you start ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11