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God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

This is the fourth message of five from the text in Isaiah 9:6 for Advent, Christmas, and Ephiphany on the Names of Jesus. As our Everlasting Father, Jesus is always faithful to us.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HE IS THE EVERLASTING FATHER! --Isaiah 9:6 The highest honour a nation can bestow upon one of her sons is to name him “The Father of his country.” This is a title given to heroes as far back in history as the Roman Empire. “When a Roman citizen had done some brave, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mission Of Amazing Grace: Seek Justice, Rescue The Oppressed

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 18, 2007

Based on Isaiah 1:15-17 and James 2:14-26 this sermon was prepared for "Amazing Grace" Sunday 2007. The thesis is that we are saved to be agents of God’s Grace in the cause for social justice for God’s oppressed children in our modern society.

A Mission of Amazing Grace: Seek Justice, Rescue the Oppressed --Isaiah 1:15-17 and James 2:14-26 Today North American Christians are celebrating “Amazing Grace Sunday,” but do you realize the significance in our celebrating the most beloved hymn of all time? On Friday, 23 February 2007, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Singing The Blues With Hannah Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 5, 2007

Hannah was depressed because she was unable to bear children, but discovered through prayer that God was always with her, regardless of how he chose to answer her prayer.

Singing the Blues with Hannah I Samuel 1:1-18 March 4, 2007 In 1903, W.C. Handy was waiting for a train in the town of Tutwiler, Mississippi. The train was late and so he fell asleep on the hard wooden bench of the station. He was awakened by an old raggedy man scratching the strings of an old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Make Sense Of My World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 9, 2006

Making sense of a world gone of out whack by finding rest in the Lord, who is creator and who brings order from chaos

HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF MY WORLD After watching the movie Cinderella, five-year-old Sarah started using her pinwheel as a magic wand, pretending she was a fairy godmother. "Make three wishes," she told her mother, "and I’ll grant them." Her mom first asked for world peace. Sarah swung her wand and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007

Final in the series which discusses how the celebrations in our lives are significant and how Easter is one continuous celebration!

“Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference” John 20:1-20 How many of you like to attend parties, I mean really good parties? What does it take for a party to be a really good one? [some participation this morning please]. Americans don’t need too much excuse to have a party. Wedding ~ Super Bowl ~ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Team Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 28, 2005

The church must play as a team if effective ministry is to take place in the world.

Football is big in these here parts. From late Friday evening through Sunday night, it is not hard to find a conversation concerning football. From the Benton High Tigers, to the LSU Tigers, to the La. Tech Bulldogs, to the New Orleans/San Antonio/Baton Rouge Saints, football is a language we all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

When we are baptized into the body of Christ, we become part of that great family of believers of all times and places.

Baptism Acts 2:38-39 8/7/05 2017 words I now invite you to turn in your bibles to the second chapter of the book of Acts and follow alone as I read verses 38 and 39. 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Father, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 14, 2005

We pray, "Our Father, which art in heaven," but we often wonder if he is there at all. What do we do with unanswered prayer?

Our Father, which art in heaven… When we pray, we pray to God. Have you ever wondered if God is paying any attention? I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ... Series

Contributed by Robert Konemann on Sep 28, 2004

Mark’s gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God who has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement.

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Summary Sentence : Jesus, as the Son of God has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement. Our study is more than just an attempt to familiarize ourselves with a text. It is not less than that but it certainly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

It has been said that if you have one true friend in your life you are lucky. This morning the Lord is going to teach us about FRIENDSHIP and HOW WE CAN HAVE SOME TRUE FRIENDS!

Everybody needs true friendship. There is a real hunger for it. The problem is finding the time to create real friends. It takes time and effort to make friends. Many of us settle for the imitation friends we have on the TV. ILL>>>I remember my dad used to talk to “Hunter” when that was a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most In Life!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

What Matters Most In Life! Love is the key to attracting the lost to church!

I almost died this week... The words, “I love you.” became meaningful to me. Love came alive in Janet, when she didn’t want to leave me even though they kicked her out. Almost every phone call - the words I love you were spoken from the heart. Tonight - Communion - I will tell about the walk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004

Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church