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Jesus Ministry Began With A Bang

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to reveal to us what it means to live in a faithful relationship with you, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Discerning God's Voice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:2-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Episode I: The Phantom Menace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 22, 2005

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series is based on the Bible. Luke Skywalker is not ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Frees Us From All Burdens

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 23, 2005

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Theme: Jesus frees us from all burdens Text: Zech. 9:9-10; Rom. 8:9-14; Matt. 11:25-30 Human reasoning and understanding cannot understand the truth that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. They cannot discern who Jesus is or what the Kingdom is unless God reveals it to them and God has been doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prescription Strength

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 1, 2004

When you are sick you go to the Dr. Here is the prescription. You can only get this from the Dr., not over the counter. Go see Dr. Jesus.

“Prescription Strength” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Everyone will agree that we are living in perilous times. If we look at the Bible as a time line beginning with Genesis as day one and Revelation the end we see that 2nd Timothy puts at very near the end. 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Hand Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

12.04.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 2” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.” Intro Solomon makes a profound ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Jonah Part 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Jonahs life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Life Lessons From The Life of Jonah… most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale… however most don’t realize that Jonah was a prophet of God who is mentioned well before the book of Jonah…. 2 Kings 14:24-25 One day Jonah was in his prayer closet when he became greatly disturbed at the new ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Begins A Work

Contributed by Carl Martin, Jr. on Nov 18, 2004

I am preaching this message to remind our church that we are following a biblical pattern and mandate in our new partnership with our sister church in Romania.

When God Begins A Work Acts 18:1-17 Introduction: Today, we have a special guest with us. Pastor Pavel Ureche from Romania. We have been working with this man for five years in his city of Turnu-Severin on the western side of Romania. He is pastor of the FBC in that city. We have accomplished ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads: Listening To And Obeying God Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

A series helping churches who are searching for a new pastor.

When traveling on any road eventually you will come to an intersection, a crossroads. At this intersection one is forced to choose to travel in a particular direction. This morning I would like to use the metaphor of an intersection or crossroad to offer to you an incredibly basic Biblical truth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Now Just Where Do You Think You're Going?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011

Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011. A message of proper planning and being ready (Salvation) for meeting the LORD when the time comes.

2011.01.02.Sermon.Now Where do you think you’re going? William Akehurst, HSWC Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011 Wisdom needed Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:6-8 (whole chapter) Matthew 25:1-13 Has anyone ever asked you the question: “Now just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 13, 2011

What is the right way to God?

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) Romans 3:21-25 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

The plan of God, for salvation

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) Romans 3:21-25 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Discover You Life Map Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 2, 2007

God wants us to discover our life map (the Bible) to help us in the Amazing Race of Life.

Discovering Your Life Map 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I had been the pastor of Georgetown United Methodist church for just over twenty-four hours when the call came into the church office. One of the long time members of the church was headed to Meadowview regional medical center in Maysville. She had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness