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Sacred Things

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 17, 2006

A message about recognizing the sacred things of life.

19, March 2006 Dakota Community Church Sacred Things If I asked you this morning to name something that is scary or funny or irritating you probably would not have to hard a time with coming up with something. If I asked you to name something sacred, it might be a little more difficult. You may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Emerging Church

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 15, 2009

Principles you will find in the emerging church.

THE EMERGENT CHURCH by Jerry Falwell Five years ago the phrase, “The Emergent Church” was a generic term to describe any innovations, cutting edge technology, or new methods that were being used by new churches to do ministry. However, the generic term emergent church has taken on a technical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Without And Within Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

Grace is a complex word with many shades of meaning depending on its context and application in text. Grace was an important word to Paul and it needs to be an important word to us today.

Grace Without and Within Grace In Our Lives 05/17/09 AM Text: Titus 2:11-12 Introduction Grace is a word that anyone who has spent anytime following the Gospel of Jesus has heard. You’ll find the word Grace in the New Testament more than 170 times. It is a word that conveys wonderful hope and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Grace Seen By Unconditional Love

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 3, 2011

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.

Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Walking In The Love Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2011

For Peter to lead the early church his overwhelming drive must exemplify supreme love for his Lord.

Walking In the Love of God Text: John 21:15-17 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 19, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE SPLENDOR OF STEPHEN,THE SERMON OF STEPHEN,AND THE STONING OF STEPHEN.

THE DEACON WHO WAS DEVOTED TO JESUS Acts 6:8-15, 54-60 Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are God's Living Epistle

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Just as Paul encourages the people of the Corinthian church to become epistles upon which God writes of His love and mercy, so too we are to become epistles carrying that message to others.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Apostle Paul teaches, “You are our epistle written in the heart, known and read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Today I would like to challenge you to become a living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Foolishness Of Preaching

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Some things are hard to hear within the volume of God’s word. Some things are hard to understand and comprehend. Something may even sound foolish to folks but I assure that is not the case.

The Foolishness of Preaching 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Message: The idea of preaching as a method to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is viewed by many in our day and time as foolishness. Strangely this was the very same attitude of the people who heard St. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2019

Are we ashamed of the Gospel … ashamed to be known as a Christian? What might trigger that kind of embarrassment/shame?

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:16-17 Introduction Steven Kryger writes about his experience visiting Christians in Iraq. He writes, “In the heartland of violent anti-Christian extremism, I was confronted with how openly and unashamedly Christians are displaying their allegiance to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Along With Each Other Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians need to get along with one another.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#6] GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction: I remember when I was growing up, that my brother and I fought all of the time. I know my parents got tired of it because I got tired of my kids fighting all of the time too. Especially on trips, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lower The Nets For A Catch Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2013

Jesus calls us to lower the nets for a catch, even though it means persecution and rejection. We must learn the four steps of evangelization of our surroundings, friends and coworkers.

Third Sunday of Easter 2013 Vatican II About forty years ago, acting on the directions of the Fathers of the Council, a team of expert Scripture scholars and liturgists gave the Church what is called the “expanded Lectionary” for Mass. The exact words of the Liturgy Constitution are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Spirit Of God In The Old Testament Scriptures Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 6, 2015

How did the saints of old interact with the Spirit of God?

The Spirit IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 11:1-8. 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God