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Taken By Surprise Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

based on 129 ratings

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To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

- A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 14,777 views

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

The Art Of Really Listening Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 8,697 views

The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 21, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 11,130 views

This is a sermon eulogy for a man who was not in Christ but members of his family were.

Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields 3/21/2002.hb Leslie Gordon Fields, a son, brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and co worker. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for him. We all go through that cycle of birth, life, and death because its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 12,291 views

Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Say About Safe Sex?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

based on 108 ratings

| 9,629 views

God has given us his word about "safe sex."

I Corinthians 7:1-7 What does God say about “Safe Sex?” There has been a campaign for our young people as well as for elderly people to practice safe sex. Some of this came about almost a decade ago when a famous basketball player named Ervin “Magic” Johnson had announced his retirement from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 7,709 views

These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Right Hand Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 28, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 15,989 views

Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.

Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

based on 4 ratings

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The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are Facing Failure

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002

based on 166 ratings

| 23,898 views

Everyone loves a winner. The problem is that we’ve all failed, every single one of us because we have "all sinned and come short" of God’s plan. Every after becoming a Christian, we still fall from time to time. Here are several truths to learn when you

What is failure? For some it is not living up to certain expectations, to be a disappointment. It may be a breakdown in our lives, it may be a let down. There was once a man who said, “We are either failing, or living with the consequences of failure, or recovering from failure, or facing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Take The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,150 views

The Route of Jesus with the woman at the well!

DO YOU TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED?? JOHN 4:3-39 The road to Samaria was less traveled!! But our reading said He must needs go through Samaria!! This was both a city and a region in the heart Of Palestine It was close to the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Holy Spirit sent Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

based on 52 ratings

| 9,340 views

Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,822 views

Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 2,881 views

Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Most Often Worked Miracle

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 3,729 views

In feeding the 5,000, Jesus sets a pattern for his disciples’ future ministry.

Feeding the 5,000 Jesus’ miracles are commonly understood to prove his divinity. And without a doubt many of the miracles that Jesus performed were signs intended to validate his identity and his mission. We can think, for example, of the first miracles recorded in Mark’s gospel. They were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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