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Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001

Through an angel, God changed Joseph. What "angel" does God use today to change us? How can we be "angels" to others?

Matthew 1:18-25 “Touched by an Angel” Have you ever heard of the show “Touched by an Angel”? It’s a pretty popular show. I did some research on the show, and here’s what I’ve found. The show usually begins with a person or some people who have problems. Maybe they brought these problems upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Have A Sure Thing

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 21, 2002

May God grant us the courage and willingness to exalt Christ in life and in death!

There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” That statement brings out the blatant skepticism inherent to the human nature. Whether you’re dealing with the stock market or simply perusing the coupons in the Sunday paper, people are cautious to jump at something. After all, if it seems too good to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27, Philippians 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Temples Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2002

A sermon based on the temple of God (adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz and a few Sermon Central sermons)

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Temples of God 6/2/2002 Introduction: Billy Graham in his book, World Aflame, tells a story about Dwight Eisenhower. During his term as president, he was vacationing in Denver. It came to his attention that a six-year old boy named Paul Haley was dying of an incurable cancer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fall Down And Worship

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

WE MUST FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP JESUS BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WORTHY OF ALL OUR WORSHIP!

FALL DOWN AND WORSHIP REVELATION 1: 4-8/ 5:1-14 EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Little Girl byJohn M. Montgomery Her parents never took the young girl to church Never spoke of his name; never read her his word Two non-believers walkin’ lost in this world Took their baby with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Money: Its Grip On Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2002

Thinking biblically on money and its hold on us

MONEY: ITS GRIP ON US By Andrew Chan, GIBC, Vancouver, BC 2002-04-21 What some people won’t do for money. In an attempt to collect 40,000 euros ($44,780) in insurance payments, a 58-year-old German landscape gardener had a friend cut off his thumb and forefinger with a chainsaw. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Lost Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul describes the inner workings of a person without Christ.

WHAT DOES A LOST PERSON LOOK LIKE? EPHESIANS 4:17-21 · This morning we are going to continue in Ephesians 4, beginning with verse 17. Last week we looked at how important our role in the body of Christ is. 1) We looked at how God is has given to each of us at least one gift for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21

Trusting Or Trying Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 12, 2002

Here is the heart of Paul’s argument in Galatians: the difference between Trusting and Trying, Faith and Law, Human Effort and God’s Grace.

Introduction When washing a child’s hair you tell the child to put their head back and they won’t get shampoo in their eyes. Their natural reaction is to put their head forward and rub their eyes, every time the water starts to flow. This illustrates the difference between trusting and trying. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003

Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 24, 2001

God’s grace is so incredible it deserves the title amazing!

God’s Amazing Grace Titus 2:11-14 November 25, 2001 Introduction A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers ’the Little Flower’ because he was only five foot four ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Call To Completion

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 13, 2002

Salvation is only the beginning. Seven features of a mature faith.

Call to Completion: After salvation what’s next? 8-11-02 2 Timothy 2:1-26 Once we have accepted Jesus as our Christ, what then? Now that we are in Christ… What do we do next? Turn we me to II Timothy, Chapter 2. In these verses, we get a succinct picture of what we should be doing. Here, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A House For All Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002

God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When Bad Girls Become Moms

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

The church should be the guiding voice for young parents seeking guidance and support.

"When Bad Girls Become Moms" by Rev. A. Lamar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church 1 Kings 3:17 I yet believe that the church, holder of the keys to heaven, is call to lead the world during this century. We, the bride of Christ, are to process down the isle of time, bringing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

While It Was Still Dark

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

The greatest miracles are often done in the darkest times, when no one knows and no one is watching.

WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK TEXT: John 20:1-18 For those of us who practice Christian faith, the resurrection is the central, monumental event of history. Whether you’re the type of Christian that looks at it as historical reality or the type of Christian that sees it as a story of only spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist