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Come...together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 27, 2007

We are to walk and work together.

COME … TOGETHER Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity C: Attitude Pr: WE ARE TO WALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ?: How? How do we achieve this kind of unity? KW: Virtue TS: We will find in Ephesians 4.1-3 four virtues we are to practice in order for us to achieve unity. Type: Propositional; topical The ____ virtue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Holy Truth Inspired By God: The Davinci Code 1

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Jun 13, 2006

Dan Brown brings into question the Holiness of Scripture. There is no question the Bible is Holy and inspired by God.

The Bible is Holy Truth inspired by God: The DaVinci Code <Click>2 Timothy 3:16 Henry Edward Cardinal Manning who lived from 1808-1892 began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Archbishop of Westminster, and a popular writer. During a period of great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Teach The Child Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Train Children

The Bible, God’s inspired and authoritative Word, has a great deal to say about parenting, the home, and children. For a sampling, compare the following: (1) Psalm 128:1-4 teaches us that children are gifts and rewards from the sovereign hand of God; they are blessings and trusts from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are Our Strangers? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"An Achan, Breakin' Heart"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

Through the sin of Achan, and the defeat at Ai, we learn some valuable lessons on the process of temptation to sin, and dependence on God.

“An Achan, Breakin’ Heart” Joshua 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are going to take a look at “An Achan, Breakin’ Heart”. Turn with me to Joshua 7:1-26 – (READ in NLT). Israel had just come from 40 years of watching God work: • God led them out of the bondage of Egypt. • God opened the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have The Fire Of God In Your Ministry

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

This sermon presents the essential ingredients for a ministry that is on fire for God.

HOW TO HAVE THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOUR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION Each of us in this room is a unique individual. We each have different talents, different tastes, and different personalities. We have different strengths and weaknesses. But, there is one thing we all share in common, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Only Good Options

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Knowing Jesus ultimately means having only good options

Phil 1 21-30 To me, and I could be really mistaken, high school is a time to make sure our choices with what we want to do with our lives can happen. We don’t want our options to be narrowed down, but rather, we want to do well enough that we can choose which college to go to, or which armed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002

Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confronting Mammon

Contributed by Robert Grey on Nov 4, 2002

Mammon is a very powerful force in the world today that ties people into a financial system that prevents the people of God from effectively preaching the Gospel. The story of how Abraham tithed after rescuing Lot gives some important principles.

Background. Abraham had two brothers, Nahor and Haran. They and their father Terah lived in Ur of the Chaldees. This city, famous for the worship of the Moon God, was located on the banks of the Euphrates near the Persian Gulf, just before the Tigris River enters into it. In Ur, the Stela of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleeping For Christ

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

I wonder how many Christians would have stayed and witnessed the miracle of the resurrection of Eutychus or how many would have been in the place of Eutychus?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sex--What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Principles from God’s word for a healthier approach to sex

Sex: What’s Love Got To Do, Got To Do With It? by Randy Croft There couldn’t have been a worse time. Just before Easter weekend, when millions of people around the world think about spiritual things, a cult group commits mass suicide. Remember the story? 39 people took their lives. 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selling Out Or Holding Out

Contributed by James May on Nov 17, 2002

The Rich Young Ruler Held Out but Paul Sold Out. What will you do?

SELLING OUT OR HOLDING OUT Matthew 19:16-22, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible