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Preparation For Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003

Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers' Day & The Verdict Of Love Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 8, 2005

To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to CHOOSE LOVE.

8 May 2005 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD CHOSE LOVE; AND WE SHOULD TOO. REFERENCES: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Send Lazarus To My Father's House Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 2, 2004

Second in a two-part series on the Rich Man and Lazarus, this sermon looks at repentance leading to salvation and as a vital attitude for receiving Holy Communion.

SEND LAZARUS TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE—LUKE 16:19-31 It appears to be a very simply request, “Then I beg you Father, send Lazarus to my Father’s House, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Having realized too late that his destiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

"The Disciple's Heritage: Multiplication" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Beyond becoming like Christ, what should be the disciple’s objective?

In the Great Commission, Jesus made it clear that every one of His disciples is called to reproduce himself. "Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Crowning Moments

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 24, 2004

Every believer looks forward to the day when we will recieve the crowning moement of our lives in heaven

Crowning Moments Selected Passages August 22, 2004 Evening Service Introduction I absolutely love the Olympics and I was just thrilled to be able to watch part of the games over this last week. There is just something about the Olympics that makes them special. As I thought about all of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Pray For Our Labor

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2004

A sermon on how to pray for our labor, our career, our job, our workplace.

Evening Service for 9/5/2004 Labor Introduction: A father is asked by his friend, “Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” “Yes, he wants to be a garbage collector,” replied the boy’s father. His friend thought for a moment and responded, “That’s a rather strange ambition to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 3, 2005

This message was preached at a Christian School "Revival" during their Chapel service.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? EXPOSING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us music, and satan has created an industry that ruins the blessing of music. God gave us his word and satan tries to produce a counterfeit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Doorway To A Better Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 16, 2005

An examination of Jesus’ words in John 10:10: "I have come to give you life and that more abundantly."

Narnia: Doorway to a Better Life John 10:1-10 The classic novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells of four London children who are sent to a professor’s country home in for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Really Biblical?

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jul 16, 2002

Living Biblical lives for God’s glory!

Are We Really Biblical? (2 Timothy 2:15) John Wesley said: "I am a man of one Book." John Bunyan (the author of the Christian classic Pilgrim’s Progress) said: "I was never out of my Bible." And, this anonymous statement: "Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself, but because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visitng The Temple

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 4, 2001

Jesus’ visit to the Temple as a boy. The sermon focuses on getting it right on the inside. Also, a new year’s theme.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas 1 December 31, 2000 Luke 2:41-52, Col. 3:12-17 “Visiting the Temple” Can you remember what it feels like to walk into a vast, monumental building? Think of some of the places you’ve been. If you grew up in the country, can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Comparing Styles Of Worship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services  Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheol & Hades

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Heaven or Hell which will it be.

SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-31

Denomination: Christian Church

What We Believe: The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2003

Discover the areas and ways the church can mature

We’re in our two-week study of what we believe about the church. Last week, we looked at three essentials of the church, the make-up, the miracle and the mission of the church. This morning, we’ll be looking at the maturation of the church. This week, a lady and her son moved into our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other