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The Lord Has Truly Risen, Alleluia Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 8,129 views

“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” Mark 16:6.

Theme: The Lord has truly risen, Alleluia Text: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Mk. 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The world has heard many important messages, learned many great truths and experienced many dramatic and life-changing events. But none of them can come close to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 2,713 views

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

based on 32 ratings

| 3,825 views

The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading Men To The Unknown God

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

based on 28 ratings

| 6,040 views

Witnessing the message of the Gospel to a sinful world requires that we use wisdom in order to win them to Christ. Let’s follow Paul’s example at Mars Hill.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aren't All Religions The Same? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2002

based on 196 ratings

| 24,109 views

A look at Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people wonder if perhaps there ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-13, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 8,162 views

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 11,056 views

The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Not An Island

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 5, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 7,773 views

This sermon explores Jeremiah 29s call for us to be engaged with our community, and recognize that "in their peace, we will find ours."

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” The famous words of Jeremiah 29:11. A well-known, well-publicized, well-memorized, even a life verse for many. But do we know the context for that verse? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing For The Storms Of '07

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007

based on 25 ratings

| 5,887 views

The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Methodist

Prodigal Responding

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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The example of prodigal responding is given to us in the Father’s example.

Prodigal Responding Cornwall/Montreal February 19, 2005 We all know the story of ‘the Prodigal Son’. Today, I’d like you to put yourself in the position of the younger son, in this story and consider the response to the openhearted and openhearted response of your father. You know the story- you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Died For You And Me - True Or False

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

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Examining the question did Jesus die for you and me? Easter Series

Jesus died for you and me– True or False? Well, today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Christ’s death on the cross. Have you ever stopped to wonder about this contradiction in terms. You would normally only associate celebration or happiness with the death of someone bad or evil. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 13, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 4,497 views

In his last parable, Jesus gives unbelievers a warning of judgment to come, and gives believers a model of enduring suffering on the way to greater glory

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,960 views

Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,278 views

Days before His crucifixion, Jesus exposed the hostility of the unbelieving world to Himself, and (by implication) to all those who are loyal to His mission.

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Principles Of Evangelism From Acts 17

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on May 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 10,018 views

A look at Paul’s evangelism methods in Athens and what we can learn from him to better reach the culture around us.

Principles of Evangelisms from Acts 17 I was driving a group of teenagers to a concert last weekend and while we were all talking one of them turned to me and said, “Did you know that there is an actual atheist in the class below me? Can you believe that?” It sounded like she was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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