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It's All In The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 6,138 views

First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creating An Atmosphere Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2003

based on 194 ratings

| 22,533 views

Paul often asked the churches to pray for him... but why? The key is found in Romans 15. Find out about the power that we often overlook.

OPEN: In the backwoods of Kentucky there was a family of wayward “church members.” One day while brothers Jim, John, and Sam were out in the woods, a large rattlesnake bit Sam and he became violently ill. The doctor was summoned and did what he could, but he told the family that he believed they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-31, Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 10,482 views

The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 9,306 views

How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 14,356 views

Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob's Final Transformation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 10,863 views

After Jacob gave his heart to God, and saw the Lord change his character, there was a point where God needed to break Jacob so that he would be fully devoted. God does that in our lives as well - what does it mean?

You give your heart to the Lord - saying "I’m yours, be my Lord and Savior." Then the Father begins a process of transformation. The Apostle Paul put it this way: "being transformed into His image with ever increasing glory" (1 Cor 3:18). That transformation process often involves the tearing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Can Live On God's Holy Hill?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 14,754 views

A sermon on Psalm 15 on how we cannot live on God’s Holy Hill except through Jesus Christ.

Sermon for 7/17/2005 Psalm 15 Who can live on God’s Holy Hill? Introduction: A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 8,876 views

Do we realise that we have a God of second chances

The God of Second Chances My text for this morning is taken from Mark 16:7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter ’He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as He told you’. Why single out Peter? You see our God is the God of Second Chances, He hasn’t given up on us, even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Anglican

Burning With Desire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 13,139 views

A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He Lives

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 89 ratings

| 12,888 views

Looks at what the resurrection meant for various people.

John 20:19-23 He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted was everything, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gospel According To Luke Series

Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004

based on 122 ratings

| 37,185 views

How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter – Sifted, Sustained, Serving. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 27, 2005

based on 48 ratings

| 22,713 views

We know more about the life of Peter than any other disciple which means we can trace his growth as a disciple. In a three section sermon we will see how Jesus helps His impulsive disciple to persevere, even when they fail.

Simon Peter – sifted, sustained, serving. I recently went to a Men’s Shed Ministry where they were interviewing different men. One man told the story of his life. Which went like this:- Married – divorced. Married – divorce Married – divorce Found God Married first wife The end result is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiving: An Act Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 5,372 views

The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. We are called to imitate Jesus. Forgiving is not easy. I do not pretend to do it well, nor does anyone else I know! Yet we must.

In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2007 Text: Luke 4:11 Easter VI - Redeemer “Forgiving: An Act of Faith.” 5th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) Jesus did not start a church, at least not in the sense of people who assemble on Sunday morning to hear a man preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dragon

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007

based on 10 ratings

| 5,426 views

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13 "The Dragon" 4:1* ¶ And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2* for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,336 views

The Jews expected a Messiah, was it Jesus?

Jesus Who? November 11, 12, & 15, 2007 Jesus The Christ Jesus the Messiah It may be surprising, but “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name. It is a title, and a description. “Christ” is from the Greek word that translated the Hebrew word “Messiah:” They both mean “Anointed One.” In Jesus’ day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

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