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God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Set The Captive Free

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002

THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Abigail Series

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Apr 22, 2002

Este es el primero de tres sermones basados en mujeres no muy conocidas de la Biblia

INTRODUCCIÓN Por las próximas 3 semanas queremos hablar de tres mujeres en la Biblia, que no son muy conocidas, pero de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones. ¿Quiere decir esto que los hombres van a dejar de venir a los servicios? No. Hoy vamos a meditar en una mujer de gran carácter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

El Yugo De Cristo

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Exhortad al esclavo del pecado acerca de la necedad y locura de continuar en su penosa vida de pecado. Invitadle a probar el suave yugo de Cristo. Animad a los discípulos de Cristo a "seguir al Cordero por donde quiera que fuera". Imitando sus virtudes.

EL YUGO DE CRISTO Mateo 11:29-30 Introducción: El capítulo del cual seleccionamos este ejemplo empieza con el mensaje enviado por Juan a Cristo y la respuesta de Este (ver. 3-6). Cristo ensalza el carácter de Juan (ver. 7-11) y censura al pueblo por su menosprecio, tanto del ministerio de Juan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Barrel Graduate School Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 3rd in a series of message on the life of the Prophet Elijah

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: I Kings 17: 8-16 Title: Empty Barrel Graduate School Date: March 7, 2004 Introduction: Well, Elijah holds in his hand his diploma from Dry Brook University. He has trusted God to take care of him in a desperate situation. He trusted God to send ravens to feed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 4 Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 8, 2003

Part 4 of a Sermon Series on the Last Words Spoken From the Cross

The Forth Words Sermon Series: The Last Words Spoken From the Cross Part 4 “Why have You forsaken Me?” Date: April 6, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Matthew 27: 45-46 Introduction We have seen during our study of these last 7 words spoken from the cross of Christ the compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Where God's Justice And Love Come Together

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

God’s love and God’s justice come together in the cross. That is how we are forgiven

It seems like everyone in the south is kind, even the Policemen. Tearing out of Spring Hill, TN in my little Saturn, I saw the blue and red lights flashing behind me. The officer was very polite. He gently asked me that dreaded question which has no good answer: “Sir, do you realize how fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003

This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Christmas.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004

The truth of the matter is that none of us are good all the time. In fact, the Bible says that’s why we have Christmas, because all had sinned and come short of the glory of God. In Matthew 1:21 the Bible says you’ll call his name Jesus for he will save

The gifts of Christmas. Matthew 2:1 -- 12. 11/15/04 I was reading the other day some children’s letters to Santa I thought you might enjoy. One of them said, "dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. In fact, you didn’t bring me anything good the year before that either. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A True Love!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 4, 2005

IN OUR TEXT TODAY, WE WILL DISCUSS 3 THINGS ABOUT LOVE: 1. THE VALUE OF LOVE, 2. THE TEST OF LOVE, AND 3. THE PERMANENCY OF LOVE!

The Power of a True Love 1 Corithians 13:1-13 Illustrations Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Do Go To Hell

Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Dec 1, 2005

People are on their way to Hell, and we need to help them change their eternal Home

It’s Not God’s Will for Anyone to go to Hell! • Do you believe in Life after Death? • Where does the person go at death? • Is it God’s Divine will for anyone to go to Hell. • II Pet 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Nurturing A Home Under God's Authority

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 5, 2005

Whose authority we nurture our family?

NURTURING A HOME UNDER GOD’S AUTHORITY Ephesians 6:1-4 by Cesar Delgado November 27, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay INTRODUCTION Various groups or institutions play a significant role in socialization of an individual and in shaping that person’s personality. Foremost ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational