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Fire Inside Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

based on 234 ratings

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6th and last in series on what Pentecost means. This contrasts Acts 2 with Exodus 19, showing that even though the fire was once only for Moses, it’s for all believers today.

Acts 2:1-4 – Fire Inside Three ladies had a bible study and were talking about being refined by the fire. They did not understand about being refined in the fire like silver. One volunteered to go to the silversmith and see what that meant. When she went she did not tell the silversmith why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Was Born

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 4,286 views

The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian Life Evidence Not Mystery

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 12, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 9,773 views

VBS detective theme Important evidences believers have if truly a Christian. I realize the # of evidences are too lengthy for 1 sermon I choose 3 we could benefit from. Faith that produces works. Love that produces sacrifice. Dicipleship that continue

The Christian Life EVIDENCE not MYSTERY As you look around you today you might feel as though you just stepped off a plane that landed in London. You might see a replica of Big Ben that famous tall clock or you might spy the scenery of a street side cafe similar to what one would expect to see in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Harvest Is Plentiful But The Workers Are Few. "

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 11, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon given to Winchester’s City-wide gathering of 8 churches (called "Mission Winchester") as the start of the build-up to a huge city-wide mission.

"The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." John 4:27-42, Luke 9:57-10:1. Mission Winchester City-Wide Celebration. 13/3/5pm ... Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The King Lives - Easter 2005

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 9,149 views

The Simple Truth - The King Lives and what this means for us today.

The King Lives Pastor Glenn Newton March 27, 2005 JN 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26 and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Phil. 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on May 30, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 8,739 views

A different look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the minimum he saw his father’s house offering him compared to the maximum prepared by his father.

BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE INTRODUCTION A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonising over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort to the hearts of these dear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Blessing Of Revelation - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 3,718 views

Are you ready for Jesus to return?

Sermon 5-- Topic III (continued) -- The Blessing of staying awake for Christ! (Rev. 16:15) Rev. 16:15 "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed." My question to you New Life? Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Mercy In The Dust Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 9,863 views

Base on series #4 in the pursuing spiritual transformation by Willow Creek & Zondervan

*Before this sermon, I handed out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. Makes for some good humerous comments. I told them to hold the stones in their hands and when they felt it was time to set them down then they could do so. Some held on to them through the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 3,574 views

The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003

based on 324 ratings

| 53,361 views

The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:28-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Methodist

Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Be Careful About The Family Name Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 5,833 views

As we must be careful about our family names, we must be careful not to bring dishonor to God’s family name.

Why? Purpose Driven Life #7 Montreal/Cornwall September 13, 2003 How much do you value your name? Do you have a good name? God tells us, in Proverbs 22.1, that to have a good name is better than great riches. I think my mother must have taken this passage literally as she often reminded my sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Test

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 5,163 views

Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Attached: Proclaim And Do!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 8, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 6,130 views

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter John 15:1-8 "Be Attached: Proclaim and Do!" 15:1* ¶ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. 2* Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3* You are already made ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Andrew - Always On The Lookout Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 14,218 views

When it comes to being disciples we can fall into the trap of thinking that we have to be an upfront person otherwise we cannot be effective witnesses. The example of Andrew demonstrates that such is not the case.

Message John 1:35-42 Andrew - Always on the Lookout Message Have you noticed that there are many “lists” available for living successfully in this world? • Here are the 12 steps for those who are struggling with debt. • Recently I was emailed a list of “36 habits to reduce stress”. • Then there ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

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