Sermons about Christopher Columbus

Looking For Pennies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Mighty Minions Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 134 ratings

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Looking at three of David’s Warriors and their commitment to him. This was first preached in 2001 and rewritten for our Minion series in 2017

It was a time of reflection for David; 2 Samuel Chapter 23 begins by telling us these were the last words that David spoke. Now whether or not they were literally the last words that he spoke, or the last words of importance that he spoke, or the last recorded words he spoke, we don’t know. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Chronicles 11:11-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

based on 21 ratings

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A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3doomed To Failure: Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 6, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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There are none so blind as those that refuse to see. Mental and spiriutal blindness is a terrible disease that can thrive within the church. Lord open our eyes!

DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS #3 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE THAT REFUSE TO SEE! I. ASK THE QUESTION: WHY DID GOD CREATE THE SABBATH DAY? MOST SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE WILL ANSWER TO REST? Can we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring The Spirit Of Adventure

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

based on 13 ratings

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God is working in this church, not because we’re special people, but because we’ve chose to be obedient to His call. That’s our choice. I invite you to become a total part of this family of faith and move ahead with us. We don’t know what the future holds

Restoring the Spirit of Adventure Genesis 6:1-8 and 22 (John 10:10, Hebrews 11) One of our church members shared with me at one time and she said “I am 100%+ in favor of TIBC moving forward. I have been gravely concerned for several years about the way we have seemed to move only on those projects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Declares War On Christ Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The third of a series about spiritual warfare, THIS MEANS WAR! This examines how Satan tempted Christ, much like he does us, and how Christ deflected Satan’s temptations.

It was a time of reflection for David; 2 Samuel Chapter 23 begins by telling us these were the last words that David spoke. Now whether or not they were literally the last words that he spoke, or the last words of importance that he spoke, or the last recorded words he spoke, we don’t know. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

His Name

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

based on 109 ratings

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A message on the Name of Jesus and it’s importance.

His Name By:Charlse Kyle Matthew: 1:21 And she shall bring forth! a son and His Name shall be called Jesus; for he shall save his’ people from their sins. Luke 2:21, his Name was called JESUS, I want to say at the beginning of this morning that there is a great importance attached to a Name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

‘what Mean These Stones?”

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 22, 2001

based on 364 ratings

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Memorial Day is an important day to our Nation, but every Christian should have a “memorial stone” to go back to that reminds them of a certain time and place they experienced the power of God.

‘WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Joshua 4:6-7 In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons, an elderly woman walked to two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. "What are you doing? Those are the graves of two Union soldiers." The reply, "I know. I also know that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Dear Woman, Here Is Your Son" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 4, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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This statement speaks of the love and responsibility Jesus felt for his mother. But I also challenge you to see this from a different angle. His total obedience also showed the cost that total obedience can have on the family. We also see the cost of o

Today we come to the third week of our seven week series on the Statements from the Cross. Last week our statement was, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” A wonderful statement about salvation and what awaits those who put their trust and faith in Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Memorial Day - 2004

Contributed by Steve Klink on May 30, 2004

based on 144 ratings

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Respecting the sacrifice of those who bought our freedom with their lives.

“In New York harbor stands a lady, With a torch raised to the sky. And all who see her, know she stands for Liberty for you and I. I’m so proud to be called an American To be named with the brave and the free. I will honor our flag and our trust in God, And the Statue of Liberty.” Memorial - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Christmas message

This week in Columbus Ohio five individuals died in a tragic and senseless manner. I must tell you as I watched the daylong coverage on Fox News and even CNN I found it hard to take seriously the death of someone name after a bag of pot. Dimebag Darrel? His real name was Darrell Abbott; he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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