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Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 9, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 3. Is our world any different because of Christmas?

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? Is Our World Any Different? Christmas Realities – Part 3 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 December 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if there were no Christmas? How has our world been changed because of Christmas? Think about that. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Narnia: Good News For Sticky Situations Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 21, 2005

This is the second message (of 3) relating the Christmas story to the story of Narnia. This one looks at the characcter of Edmund, and describes the similarities between Turkish Delight and Sin in our lives.

GOOD NEWS FOR STICKY SITUATIONS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, December 4, 2005 (Note – This is more of an outline than a manuscript – I shared more in the way of content and illustrations than what is printed here. I also want to acknowledge that the inspiration and seed thoughts for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

No Ordinary People Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: *other

The Battle Ahead

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007

Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Doug Boquist on May 17, 2007

This is a modern-day telling of the "woman at the well" found in John chapter 4. It is delivered as a monologue from the perspective of a narrator.

INTRODUCTION What follows is a sermon delivered completely as a story. No scripture is read, and no conversation precedes the story to set up the audience. The story is told from a narrator’s standpoint. The songs in the story can be spoken or sung, although singing would be preferable. Later ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: Holiness

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Forgiveness. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

Most Important Thing Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “The Most Important Thing” Job 19:17-27 There are a lot of trivial facts floating around in our world. These are sometimes called “useless facts.” While all these statements are fact, they probably won’t change your life. Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Conversion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008

Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011

If we want to love life, we must love people.

The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Brink Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

Is it time to flee from the coming destruction? Or should we continue to witness and work for the kingdom?

"Repent! Repent! For the end of the world is near!" How many of you have heard a sermon on this subject? How many of you have heard a joke on this subject? Every faith tradition has a different way of looking at end-times prophecy. Some ignore it. Some codify it. Some rationalize it. Some obsess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2011

What should we do when our day goes from bad to worse? We should run to God. In this sermon, we see what Moses does when things don't go the way he would hope.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had a truly bad day? 1. Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? 2. Imagine this guy, parachuting into a beautiful lagoon populated by alligators! 3. How about this guy, being rescued by helicopter, only to be eaten by a shark! (probably a doctored ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Wholly Devoted Feet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2012

In this sermon we learn that wholly devoted feet are careful feet and are beautiful feet.

Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:101

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Pinocchio Syndrome Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

To help listeners be more convicted against the presence of falsehood in the church and in their lives and to be people of truth

4 senior students had spring fever real bad and skipped the first 2 hours of school. They arrived late, and each one had the same story – “We had a flat tire.” The teacher said, “OK. Take a seat. You missed a quiz earlier, so you’ll need take it now. Take out a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ