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"Zeal For God's House"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 17, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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3rd Sunday in Lent, Series B. Preached 3/15/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa

Our Gospel reading for this morning is one that tends to catch a lot of people off guard. When you think of Jesus, you don’t usually think of Him as someone who gets angry, who resorts to violent behavior. We think of him as a tender, compassionate, easy going person who wouldn’t hurt a fly. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 4,964 views

How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their fourt

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To The Lord

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 13, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 3,199 views

God does not desire to hide Himself from you. He desires the way to Him to be simple and easy to follow. God does not desire to hide His purpose for your life.

The Way of the Lord Acts 18:1-27 Introduction: One of the fun things that kids like to do is to hide from their friends and their parents. They like to hide behind the curtains, or the couch, or the door. Sometimes they like to build those little tents, with a sheet and a couple of chairs so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trapped In Idolatry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 13,617 views

Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Out

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 22,531 views

There Are Times When We Need to Steal Away and Spend Personal Time With God to be Refreshed.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 20, 2005 (Inspired by a commentary by Rev. Robert E. Houston, Sr.) Scripture: St. Mark 1:35-38 - 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Up Short

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002

based on 53 ratings

| 8,996 views

This is the second of a series on the book of Romans. It focuses on our inability in any way to achieve grace, which of course is a gift freely given through Jesus Christ.

Last Sunday Mike and I provided the snack supper for the children and youth. I went to pick up the 10 pizzas I had ordered which Little Ceasars had given me a great deal on of $5 a pizza because I was buying them for a church function with $53 dollars in cash in my hand. The bill was $53.69. I, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Methodist

My Country 'tis Of Thee

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 5,002 views

There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003

based on 53 ratings

| 14,766 views

A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucified King

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 12, 2003

based on 60 ratings

| 4,345 views

This sermon takes a look at the Trumphant Entry and how some refused to recognize Jesus as King, other wanted Him as King but not really, and yet some truly submit to His authority.

This past week no doubt you were glued to the television set as many were as we witnessed the liberation of a people from a tyrannical dictator. For close to thirty years the people of Iraq were oppressed by violent means by a man who wanted to set himself up as the ultimate ruler with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-38

Denomination: Methodist

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 4,376 views

What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

Sermon for 8/24/2003 Matthew 7:24-27 Practice Makes Perfect Introduction: A. I play basketball on Monday nights with Dean. I am not a great player. I do it to keep my figure. B. This past Monday we started out with 30 guys. Some of them got frustrated and left. We began at 6:45 and at 7:30 we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 8,645 views

Esther, Pt. 5

SUCH A TIME AS THIS (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ctwccofgw #4 - The Guarantee Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 29, 2007

| 2,902 views

Number 4 in this series based on the Navigators’, "Lessons on Assurance" studies.

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #4 – The Guarantee of Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 Introduction Just a warning: you’re not going to beat the Baptists to Steak and Buffet today. But I think you’ll find that our time today will be a blessing to you. In the movie, “Hook,” Robin Williams ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 8,316 views

This is the last of a series of four on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central

Go for the Gold Last Sunday Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm when he should have been focusing on the right target. Can you imagine? Here is the moment when everything counts and this young man fires at the wrong target with his final shot. He was leading by three points and only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004

based on 81 ratings

| 20,182 views

There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 18,119 views

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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