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The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 9, 2005

Easter themed salvation message.

27, March 2005 Dakota Community Church The Truth about Easter Introduction: Luke 23: 26-49 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Examining Ourselves

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005

How to prepare for partaking in the Lord’s Supper

In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rose Of Sharon

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

God’s beautiful Rose did bloom again after He was crushed for our iniquities. You will need for this sermon a red rose and a white rose to demonstrate.

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 “THE ROSE OF SHARON” A) I hold in my hand this morning a beautiful rose! * This rose stands for the Rose of Sharon ... * Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Yes, He is The Rose of Sharon, The Lily of the Valley! * Song of Sol. 5:10 – Jesus is the Chiefest of Ten Thousand ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005

Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Climbing Companions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006

Only 12, those who climbed with Jesus, got the best sermon ever preached firsthand. Only those who climb with Jesus get His best. This sermon tells stories of His climbing companions.

Matthew 5:1-2 – Climbing Companions Deep within a forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort, he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation For Anyone

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: The new righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, that is, who trust Jesus enough to conform their lives to the life and teachings of Jesus.

Salvation for Anyone, Anywhere Rev. Sean Lester July 6, 2003 Romans 3:21-24 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. [22] This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2the Gifts Jesus Gives

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2008

God’s very nature is as a giver. We often do not appreciate the Divine gifts our Father gives to His people. He gives, therefore we give!

THE GIFTS THAT JESUS GIVES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#2 I. ARE WE CRYING AND DEPRESSED BECAUSE THINGS ARE NOT AS WE HOPED? Can we rejoice when everything seems to be going wrong? There is a time we must quit crying and by faith find JOY! Neh. 8:10 Then he said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blind As A Bat And Your Ears Need Cleaned Out!

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This sermon deals with the reality of blinded eyes and deafened ears of those who are in sin. May God help us to help take the blinders off and the ear plugs out!

An elderly woman stood on a busy street corner, hesitant to cross because there was no traffic signal. As she waited, a gentleman came up beside her and asked, “May I cross over with you?” Relieved, she thanked him and took his arm. The path they took was anything but safe. The man seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Savior Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this that kings from the east should search for Him and fall down before Him in worship? Jesus!

CHARACTERS AT THE CRADLE THE SAVIOR Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging Others Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 10, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 11th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 11 Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 Judge not, that you be not judged. [2] For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you. [3] And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hey You! Yeah, You! Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

It sounds like a cliché, but it’s true that one person really can change the world. In fact, that’s exactly what God wants to do through you … change your world. Like Noah, God has a very specific call on your life that if heeded, can change your world

God’s Call to Change the World Part 1 Sunday, July 1, 2007 The Life of Noah: Hearing God’s Call "Hey You; Yeah, You!" But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Genesis 6:8 (NKJV) Introduction Welcome to Gateway Bible Church. Today we are starting a new message series entitled, “God’s Call ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Change A World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There is a power to change the world of the cosmos that is shell-shocked and decaying because of all that is evil. The great news is that Jesus Christ has come into this world not only to take away the soul-sickness of men but also to bring the Kingdom of

The Power to Change a World ľ The eyes. They eyes tell it all. There is an entire world within every eye we look into. These amazing beings God has created, these humans, each represent for us an entire cosmos, a galaxy of potential beauty, of ability, of love, and creativity. As we gaze into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: *other

What To Do When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thinking Biblically About Your Mind Series

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Jun 19, 2004

A lesson based on notes from Chapter 2 (by Richard Mayhue) of Thinking Biblically! ed. by John MacArthur.

THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT YOUR MIND Text: Romans 10:1-5 KJV 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance