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Jesus At Cana Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2004

A sermon for 2 Epiphany.

Sermon for 2 Epiphany Year C, 18/01/2004 Based on Jn 2:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta On occasion, teachers have the great privilege of learning something profound from their ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Whatever Happened To God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

Why do we question God when we don’t hear from Him when we think we should?

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GOD Text: Psalm 20 There is someone speaking in this last hour. It started in our spirit long ago. It’s more than our history, It’s something that is real---- it’s down deep inside, It’s more than just a memory. It’s like a voice from Jesus our Saviour, It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 28, 2004

To examine how we are prepare ourselves to worship God

A Call to Worship Exodus 19:3-19 Primary Purpose: To consider how we must prepare ourselves to meet with God If I asked you What is worship? I wonder what you would say. Would you mention a specific time or place? Would you mention a particular part of the services that we have? Today, in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph And The Old Man

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 20, 2004

Parable for Christmas Eve service.

Until the 1960’s it was not customary for fathers to be physically present in the room while their children were being born. Birthing was the realm of women, and men were not Lamaze coaches. They were not hand holders or breathing assistants. They were outside – where men belonged. So when Mary ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Getting Connected For Health" Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

Christian unity is necessary for spiritual health.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 3 Introduction 1. Illus... Asperger’s Syndrome from Homiletics Online / Source: Osborne, Lawrence. “The little professor syndrome.” New York Times Magazine. June 18, 2000, 55ff. The syndrome was first discovered in 1944 by Hans Asperger who noticed that certain autistic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus In The Shadows Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Dec 2, 2002

Uncover the shadows of Bethlehem in the Old Testament, New Testament and today.

INTRO: 1. ILL. Pastor once made an eye-opening discovery when visiting a nursing home and asked the residence there to recount their most memorable Christmas – they all remembered Christmas experiences from their childhood. a. Why can’t adults who understand the most about Christmas enjoy it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Experience

Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004

This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

What it means to be a new Creation in Christ

“When I grow up I want to be a ….” How many of you can recall your childhood ending to this phrase? Did you wish to be a firefighter, a farmer, or even a schoolteacher? When I was a child, I wanted to be a number of things. I wanted to be a conductor/brakeman like my dad and grandpa. I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

3 Things I Don’t Want To Be; 1 Thing I Do Want To Be

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

I don’t want to be a backslider, a "castaway" or a reprobate, but I do what to be a disciple.

3 Things I Don’t Want to Be; 1 Thing I Do Want to Be Chuck Sligh March 3, 2002 Thanks to Bob Cook at Church at Grace Park, White House, TN for this sermon over 30 years ago when I was his assistant pastor. The skeleton outline was his; the meat of the message, including illustrations, is original ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Nov 29, 2010

Thankfulness should be the hallmark of a Christian. The lack of thankfulness shows a heart in need of mending, instruction, and direction. Paul puts is simply like this: it is God’s will for you to be thankful. So let us examine what it is to be thankful.

Introduction It is that time of year again. Now I don't believe in preaching to the season, but follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and this time the Spirit is leading me to preach on Thankfulness. Our concept of Thanksgiving comes from the thoughts of first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision 2009

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009

There were seasons in America’s past when sinners became so convicted of their sins that they collapsed under the weight of their guilt. People were sensitive to sin, its consequences and the power of the Holy Spirit. Where is it today? Can such a movemen

Introduction: As we begin a new year I urge you to join me and other believers across the nation for praying and fasting for the body of Christ in the USA and around the world. Never in my 18 years of ministry and 29 years of knowing Christ personally have I known a time of such intense spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2007

When the Pharisees approach John the Baptist demanding to know his credentials John never responds with who he is, but who he knows and who he represents. Learn the value of being an agent for Jesus Christ.

How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Are You Seeking? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 18, 2007

How do respond to a change in your environment? When Jesus comes on the scene he forces us to think in new ways. Learn how his early disciples dealt with the coming of a big change: the Messiah.

How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Preparation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist