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The Mystery Of The Childless King

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005

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Fourth Sunday in Advent, this sermon sketches the Christmas solution to an ancient OT mystery: How God’s promise of an everlasting throne to David is kept after God also punishes David’s line with virtual childlessness.

The Mystery of the Childless King Psalm 132, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Do you like murder mysteries? Do you like detective stories? I know that I do. And, evidently, so do a great many other people. Mysteries – whether they are about murders, or bank robberies, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Oct 8, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 12,493 views

Like the parable of the Good Samaritan we need not only treat others as we would like to be treated but we need to treat others as if you were others.

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Today I want to share a story that talks about a very dangerous and treacherous road between Jerusalem and Jericho. It was notorious during biblical times for being dangerous to travelers. Jerusalem was on a hill that measured nearly 2,300 feet above ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Look At Me, Look At Him Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 8,966 views

Don’t look at me, look at Jesus. He was full of grace. He was full of truth.

Don’t Look at Me, Look at Him John 1:1-18 Pastor Jim Luthy In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Verse

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,517 views

This is about Jesus conversation with Nicodemus.

It is perhaps the best known verse of the Bible. Almost anyone can quote it, at least in paraphrase. It is the verse that every child learns in Sunday school and VBS. I remember making a little wall plaque in Bible school with the verse on it. I remember that 15 to 20 years ago, you would see ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 18,018 views

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Turn On The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 19,537 views

A sermon on the importance of studying God’s Word.

Psalm 119:105-112 “Turn On The Light” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and the darkness is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Perhaps you have gone camping with some friends and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: United Methodist

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 11,302 views

A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Open Door

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jun 9, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 13,271 views

Because of the Resurrection of Jesus we have an open tomb, open gospel, open witness, and open Heaven.

A few weeks ago I saw this cartoon in a Christian newspaper, and it jumped out at me that this would be my Easter sermon! I didn’t know how I would use it, but I knew the Spirit would give me a sermon to go with it. For our radio listeners who can’t see the cartoon on our multimedia screen: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery - Lordship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2003

based on 204 ratings

| 69,138 views

Colossians speaks of "the mystery" that has been revealed to us. What is this mystery and what can it mean to us?

OPEN: One of the greatest scientists of our time was Albert Einstein. He was a man who was so focused on his scientific theories. He was so focused, he often neglected even the simplest things of life, such as personal appearance (as evidenced by his hair). One time, Albert Einstein was taking a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

based on 121 ratings

| 92,856 views

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 12,000 views

Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Prelude To Power Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 4,623 views

Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the New Testament Christians’ role in today’s world.

Series: Holy Boldness a study in Acts PRELUDE TO POWER Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1,2 U.S. News & World Report, April 20, 1992 ‘The First Christians’ ‘The death of Jesus of Nazareth should have put a quick and quiet end to what had been a minor religious disturbance in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 4,967 views

Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005

based on 47 ratings

| 9,151 views

A serious look at quetions believers face in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina.

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Romans 8:18-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We have all witnessed the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rose and I had a special interest in those events as we watched them unfold last Monday. We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Has God Called Us To Do In The Middle Of A Tragedy

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 13, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 7,449 views

A broadcast of a news clip said that through Katrina our Nation has been called to do something, but I think God has called Christians to do something!

Date Preached ________ Where Preached _________ What Does God Call Us to Do in the Middle of Tragedy? Selected Scriptures This has been a couple of weeks that our country and our church will never forget. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to explain the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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