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Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

4th Sunday of Easter, Series C, Preached 4/25/2010 at St. Paul

Of all the pictures that we have of our Lord Jesus Christ, the picture that is painted for us in the words of the 23rd Psalm are perhaps the most well known and the most comforting. One of the stained glass windows at St. Paul, McConnellsburg has this picture of Jesus as a shepherd surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 17, 2010

The famous joke for children, explained biblically. This is the story of the good Samaritan with emphasis on the two men who didn't help the man in need.

Turn with me in your bibles to Luke chapter 10. Many of you have heard multiple times the story of the good Samaritan and think that because you have heard it so many times you can't get much out of it. I want to look at this story in a completely different light so you can get something out of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Bringers And Includers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

In our Scripture today, John the Baptist was with two people who he was bringing and including in the mission of God when he saw Jesus and said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” To be a bringer and an includer means you bring them to Jesus. We have no power to do

Bringer and Includers John 1:35-42 Teacher Rex Roland at Enka Middle School in North Carolina was recently in the news because he wrote ‘20% off for being a loser' on a sixth grade student's assignments. When the girl's mother complained, he said he was "just joking.” Some parents say ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

You've Crossed Over To Life

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 16, 2009

What does Jesus mean when he talks about crossing over? When does it happen? How does it happen? What difference does it make? Parts: A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice. B. Keep anticipating the resurrection

Text: John 5:24-29 Theme: You’ve Crossed Over to Life A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice B. Keep anticipating the resurrection Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 15, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/You_ve-Crossed-Over-to-Life-John5_24-29.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel According To Isaiah

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2009

Isaiah prophesied long ago that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming, and therefore, we must accept Him into our hearts today.

The Gospel According to Isaiah Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Shepherd Came Even For You

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Jesus came in lowliness, but he is divine, eternal Shepherd. He shepherds us, laying down his life for his sheep and drawing us close into his arms.

Text: Micah 5:2, 4 Theme: The Shepherd Came Even for You Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Shepherd-Came-Even-for-You-Micah5_2,4.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

When we know the whole story about the human condition, we can fully appreciate how good the Good News really is.

Overview of last week. Overview of chapter: set the drama. From "happy ship church" to crashing on waves of persecution. The events of chapter 3 will lead directly to persecution. Peter and John get arrested for this healing and their preaching. Healing of the Lame Beggar (v. 1--10) There is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Call To The Poor Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

Poor Christians are special people to God. He saves each of us on the basis of the work of Christ on the cross & not because of anything that we are or have. But the poor are more receptive to the gospel message therefore they seem favored by God.

JAMES 2:5-7 GOD’S CALL TO THE POOR [1 Corinthians 1:26-27] Preferential treatment of the rich is wrong. James makes his case that biased judgment is wrong through four rhetorical questions he will ask, expecting an affirmative answer. Those who have entered into a faith relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

10 Pillars Of Prosperous Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 6, 2011

Genuine prosperity which is based on the word of God includes not only accumulation of wealth but also good health and peace of mind springing from spiritual security from God

THE 10 PILLARS OF PROSPEROUS LIVING Proverbs 3:1-35 The business world understand a sagacious rule: “If you want to gain wealth, then you have to outsmart others.” Many people considered honesty, virtues and moral values as weaknesses if your want to be financially successful. However, gaining ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When In Romans…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

Today I’d like to cover 2 main areas: 1) The setting of Romans so we can better understand what Paul was trying to accomplish when he wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and 2) Paul’s opening words in Romans 1:1-7 as he greets the believers at

When in Romans… Romans 1:1-7 -Today marks the beginning of a new series through the book of Romans. Romans gives us one of the most complete, yet concise presentations of the good news about Jesus (aka “the gospel”) that there is. -There have been many great people who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Type Of Person Needed For Times Like These Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 26, 2009

Sermon on current events

My fellow good people of all religions and fellow good people of no religions and the children of God; Today, there is a great need for us to become the type of human being that our simple existence in these tedious times demands from us. Although, the belief in God is often mistakenly seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

Check The Map Series

Contributed by Rob O'neal on Jul 7, 2009

In the a downturn we may need to check the map carefully and find out where we really are and find that there are more reasons to rejoice than we know.

Sometimes it helps to check the map. The people of the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum lived at the bottom of a mountain. They loved the mountain, because they believed it was a place where gods dwelt. The land was fertile, and the harbor was good, so the city prospered and grew. Then in 62 and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Congregational

Deeds- Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 22, 2008

Many times men and women get side tracked, but God needs all on His track!

Deeds-Dead or Alive Text: Luke 12:1-5 1In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is a review of what we’ve learned over the past six weeks of the series. It concludes with a though provoking, challenging question.

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review & Conclusion For the past six weeks we’ve been exploring what it means to live by the “Three Simple Rules” as preached and practiced by John Wesley, as published in the United Methodist Book of Discipline, and explained and expanded in the book “Three Simple ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-19

Denomination: Methodist