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Lessons Of Loneliness

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Oct 25, 2002

First in a series from J. Ellsworth Kalas’ book, IF EXPERIENCE IS SUCH A GOOD TEACHER, WHY DO I KEEP REPEATING THE COURSE?"

The Lessons of Loneliness By Rex S. Wignall, Chaplain, Valley Christian Home Genesis 2:8-9, 15-25; Matthew 27:45-46; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction to the Series: A few years ago, a teacher of preaching named Ellsworth Kalas wrote a book with a catchy title: If Experience Is Such A Good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #1 Hark the Herald Angels Sing teaches theology, Christology, and soterology in its stanzas.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Christmas Carol Series #1 (adapted from Michael Luke & Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION: The TEXT from Luke chapter 2 is a very familiar passage. Even people who never crack open the Bible had a chance to hear it in the Charley Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials Of Mission

Contributed by Romualdo Macam on Sep 24, 2003

All Christian must involve in missions. Isaiah provides the essentials of mission. Mission will not have substance without true worship of, transforming work of, and team work with God.

ESSENTIALS OF MISSION (Pastor Ronald Macam) (Isaiah 6:1-8) Proposition: God wants his people to be involved in mission work. Introduction: Abraham Lincoln was considered by many as the greatest American president because he liberated many people (Black people) from slavery. Yet Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

C. A. R. E.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2003

What do we have to do to be known as a caring church? What all is involved?

C. A. R. E. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:25-27 (MKJV) That there not be division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it. And you are the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel 37 (The Valley Of The Dry Bones)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

Can God bring life to those old dry bones? You betcha He can! ...

"The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry." A few years ago now an American university newspaper ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Apart From The Law

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The law is important, but only in the context of grace.

APART FROM THE LAW TEXT: Is. 40:1-5; Rom. 3:19-24 In the New Testament portion of our Daily Walk readings, we are moving from the book of Acts, which told us about the formation of the early church, into the writings of Paul. The writings of Paul in the New Testament begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

God has spoken to us through creation, the prophets, and His Son

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 1:1-2a Can You Hear Me Now? Introduction “Did I get any mail?” [Walk over to mailbox prop and look inside for a letter.] Many of us growing up can remember how excited we were when we received a letter. Most letters were addressed to our parents. But do you remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Work Of Creation

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 16, 2007

This is a practical application commentary of Genesis 1-2:4

The Work of Creation Genesis 1:1–2:1-3 Memory Verse: Genesis 2:3 – “ And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Comments about Genesis 1:1–2:1-3. For its literary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing School

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Congregational

A Maiden's Christmas Song

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

Joy, gratitude, and mercy, are a part of our calling as Christians. We often do more this time of year, but our calling extends beyond the Christmas holiday, our calling is a part of our lives every day. I can’t help but think that Mary didn’t just sing

At the turn of the 18th century, Christmas could be a very dangerous time for ordinary common folk like us. Back in those days, it was customary for bands of young men to go door-to-door, demanding food and drink and in exchange provide a song for the household’s entertainment. If nothing was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007

#9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Or Be-Attitudes? (Matthew 5:1-13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Christianity is not a form of self-help therapy. It’s a call to radical discipleship ...

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with ’The Lord is my Shepherd’ and ’For God so love the world ...’, the verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most popular in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Manner Of Man Is This

Contributed by Dr.johnny Ray Noble on Aug 5, 2005

Sermon on the Idenity and Power of Jesus

“What Manner of Man is This? Mark 4:41b clause In the second Gospel as recorded by John Mark during the period between 57and 63 A.D., Mark carefully and skillfully constructs the picture of Jesus as the suffering servant. Amidst the 16 chapters, the 678 verses, the 15,171 words, and of the 121 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:41

Denomination: Baptist

He Did It For Us

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005

The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God