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A Call In The Cacophony

Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 11, 2011

Though our lives are a chaotic mess, there is One who calls us out in the cacophony and leads us to abundant life.

Do you all know much about Emperor Penguins? I was not very familiar with these birds until a few years ago when the documentary, March of the Penguins, came out. And as I watched this documentary, I learned many intriguing facts about this largest of the penguin family. For one thing, Emperors are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 3, 2011

Believers are responsible for obeying the governing authorities as long as doing so doesn’t conflict with obedience to God.

Romans 13:1-10 Introduction: A. Have there ever been laws you didn’t agree with and were therefore tempted to disobey? B. Have you ever disagreed with decisions our government made? C. I think mainly of the political upheaval of the sixties and seventies in our country. D. An enormous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Run Away Series

Contributed by Christopher Young on Feb 15, 2013

This is the 1st in a series takes us all the way through the book of Ruth to allow us to discover exactly the Who, What, Where, Why, and How Jesus is our Kinsman redeemer.

You Can’t Run Away Ruth 1:1-5 I. Intro: A. On his book “The Conduct of Life”, the American novelist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.” B. If you think about it that is just as true today as ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2012

A Sunrise Service Sermonette focusing on all four gospels and witness perspectives encouraging listeners to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Matthew 28:1-10 + Mark 16:1-12 + Luke 24:1-12 + John 20:1-18 I would like you to imagine standing at a busy street corner. You are standing on one corner waiting to cross. At each of the other corners of the busy intersection stand other pedestrians waiting to cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Know That I'm Led By The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

The Holy Spirit is the one whom the Lord has ‘called alongside of us’ to give us help. But how do we know when we're being led?

Andy Rooney (60 Minutes) once said that the (2) most popular books in any bookstore are Cook books & Diet books: (1) tells you how to cook it & the other (1) tells you why you shouldn’t eat it We live in a confusing world that’s difficult to find our way in @ times: so long before we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-27

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Key To Everything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2011

A sermon for Easter.

John 20:1-18 “The Key to Everything” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The End Of Faith?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

An Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007

The sermon hightlights the conversion of Saul who was gloriously and miraculously changed by the power of God.

Subject: “An Extreme Makeover” A Week in the Life of Saul Text: Acts 19:1-19 Introduction: Have you ever watch the show called Extreme Makeover? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live through one of those before and after situations? The show normally begins with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.16.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Is Here Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Jesus brings us real peace.

THE PEACE THAT JESUS PROVIDES. One of the things that stands out to me from my seminary days is a lecture that one of my professors gave on the topic of the peace that Jesus has secured and gives to those whom He saves. Who knows where my notes are from that class but I do remember that this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"God Calling: Abraham And Sarah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2016

A sermon about God calling us, no matter our situation in life.

"God Calling: Abraham and Sarah" Genesis 11:27-12:9 It can be terribly difficult to make decisions in this life. Some of us have a difficult time deciding what to wear in the morning. Others of us may have a hard time trying to decide what to order from a menu. And as far as major life ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Authority

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 28, 2015

Christ came to heal and to save people, and he was able to do so because of the power of God in him, which he used with unquestionable authority. Christ gives the same power to his disciples, how can we work in the world with authority to heal and to save?

Several years ago, there was a terrible ferry accident in the Mediterranean Sea. You may have heard about it. This boat, loaded with cars and vacationers, failed to shut its doors properly, and before too long, the water was pouring in. Needless to say, the boat began to sink and panic set in. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Grounded In Hope Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016

People all around are drowning in a sense of hopelessness. Christ offers the greatest hope we will ever need; our task is to share that message of hope in the communities around us.

I have this little feature on my cell phone where I get pop-up notifications of breaking news from a couple of different news outlets. Most of the time, these pop-ups make me cringe; probably because a lot of them have to do with campaign politics. But the thing is, when it’s not about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist