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Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coach God

Contributed by Bill Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Imagine God as a coach

January 10, 2010 Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Rescue United Methodist Church Luke 3:15-22 A funny thing happened last Thursday night, and no I don’t mean Alabama won the national championship. That wasn’t a funny thing……that was a great thing! The sermon that I had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Make The Most Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 12, 2010

Christians will make the most of their lives on earth by imitating God and God has been sharing Jesus Christ to people ever since He created them.

It’s 2010 and we all look forward to a prosperous new year. For Christians, we read in Ephesians 1:11-12, “In Christ we were chosen and predestined according to God who works out everything in order that we might be for the praise of His glory.” If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

May I Have Your Attention Please

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Mar 7, 2010

Distractions are causing us to lose focus of our mission. God wants to have our full attention.

May I Have Your Attention Please Jonah 1:1-4 & Jonah 3:1-3 Brothers and sisters I am sure a lot of you have been in places where you have heard a voice come over the intercom; or in perhaps in a crowd that said, “May I have your attention please”. Usually, no matter what you are doing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Strong Or Wrong.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

It does not matter how strong we start out, if we finish badly.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The year 1945 saw the emergence of three great evangelist: Billy Graham; Chuck Templeton, and Bron Clifford. All three of them packed auditoriums to capacity. Chuck Tempelton was called "the most ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Not Get Tired Of Doing Good"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2013

A sermon about growing in Christ and reaching out to others.

Galatians 6:1-10 "Let's Not Get Tired of Doing Good" Recently I read about the time and patience it takes to grow a vineyard. The first year you plant shoots of vines rather than seeds because these grow the strongest vines. At the end of the first growing season, you have to cut them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Doer Of The Word. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 17, 2016

Last week we looked at verses 1 and 2, and seen the willingness of Abraham to hear God (That is an important part of our relationship to God) Abraham does more than just listen, he does what is asked of him.

Genesis 22:1-Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2 Then He said, "Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Eviction Notice" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the third in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Eviction Notice” #3 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:32-42 Good Morning! Today, we are jumping into another lesson from our series, EMPTY! Remembering that the goal is all about being EMPTY, so you can be filled with the fullness of Christ! In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Other

Standing Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019

We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15, Psalm 33:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lunatics For Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Jun 22, 2019

What happens when we are healed!

SERMON: LUNATICS FOR JESUS! Scripture: Luke 8:26-39 They sailed on to the country of the Gerasenes, directly opposite Galilee. As Jesus stepped out onto land, a madman from town met Him; he was a victim of demons. He hadn’t worn clothes for a long time, nor lived at home; he lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

No Juzgues SegÚn La Apariencia De Los Hombres

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Aprende a juzgar a los hombres por las cosas que no se ven en su naturaleza, sino que se ven en sus frutos (Mateo 7:20), y también por sus gracias y su gloria espiritual. Juzgadlos por su paciencia, mansedumbre, santidad y rectitud.

NO JUZGUES SEGÚN LA APARIENCIA DE LOS HOMBRES "No juzguéis según la apariencia, sino juzgad con rectitud". (Juan 7:24) Un cambio en nuestra condición externa hace que muchas personas cambien su opinión sobre nosotros. Mientras Job nadaba en las corrientes ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ne Jugez Pas Selon L'apparence Des Hommes

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Apprenez à juger les hommes par ce qui ne se voit pas dans leur nature, mais qui se voit dans leurs fruits (Matthieu 7:20), et aussi par leurs grâces et leur gloire spirituelle. Jugez-les par leur patience, leur douceur, leur sainteté et leur droiture.

NE JUGEZ PAS SELON L'APPARENCE DES HOMMES " Ne jugez pas selon l'apparence, mais jugez selon la justice. " (Jean 7:24) Un changement dans notre condition extérieure amène beaucoup de gens à changer d'opinion à notre égard. Pendant que Job nageait ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"in These Days..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2020

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“In These Days…” Luke 2:1-20 Our Christmas story is placed in a particular time in history, and it begins with the words, “In those days…” “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Batter Sin's Strongholds

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 24, 2021

If you hear of sin and do nothing, you are sinning yourself.

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they (our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Making Fear Your Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 12, 2019

In this message we will learn how to overcome fear by making fear our friend... There are 6 actions we need to take and they form an acrostic of the word 'friend.'

Making Fear Your Friend 2000 years ago, God breathed and Paul put to paper these powerful words. Lean in church, for these are the very Word of the Living If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-2, Luke 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ