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What Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2005

The Apostle Paul painted a picture for me with his words and I hope to paint the same picture for you today. I got the picture of sewing together the clothing of Christ. He says to ’clothe ourselves’ with different elements that follow the pattern of Ch

What are You Wearing? Colossians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION The Bible is filled with Word pictures that explain to us spiritual truths. There are obvious word pictures that the author intends us to see and then perhaps there are others that we may see as we read. A great example of a word picture that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Encouner With The Messiah

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2005

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Series A The woman at the well

3rd Sunday in Lent John 4:5-42 "An Encounter with the Messiah" "So he came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and so Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, sat down beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

In Such An Hour When Ye Think Not

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus is coming soon. Are we really watching or will we be left behind? In such an hour as ye think not, that’s when Jesus will come!

IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT by Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:44, "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." D-Day, June 6, 1944 was one of the greatest days in all of history. Beginning just after midnight, the allied forces began what was to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Really Important In Life

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005

Searching for Real Wealth. A Study of the scripture - Luke 12: 13-21

Sermon: What is Really Important in Life? Or Getting vs. Giving Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21 This week I read a little prayer… “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 13, 2005

In his last parable, Jesus gives unbelievers a warning of judgment to come, and gives believers a model of enduring suffering on the way to greater glory

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 22, 2005

At Easter, God commends His love to us ... that Christ died for us, espite our sinful state

NO GREATER LOVE For God so loved the world … When I got ready to order the invitations for the Thirtieth Anniversary Service I was frustrated by the choices that were available to me from my printer. Every layout that had a Cross was a “crucifix:” all of them had a representation of Jesus, still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Defending Your Faith

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

The book of Jude

“Defending Your Faith” Jude 1/20/02 - Lakeview Intro: It is good to be here this morning. Now you know that while we’ve been having some mighty cold weather up here this past week, Pastor Hubert and Cheryl have been “suffering for the Lord” down in sunny Florida. I hope you’ve been praying for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Jonah In The Bible?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jan 25, 2006

A look at the story of Jonah from three different viewpoints: Personal, Christological, and God’s

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s OT lesson is a portion of the writings of the prophet Jonah in the book attributed to him. If you go through all the pericopes listed in our hymnal, you’ll find that this is the only Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Critics

Contributed by Eric Baldwin on Feb 1, 2006

A message for the enlightment of mankind towards our attitude about God.

“God’s Critics” My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. -Job 42:5-6 NIV More often than not I find that mankind is very apt to be critical. Many of us like to call ourselves opinionated, we like to say that we are just up ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2006

Gods mercy is beautiful and life changing.

THE MERCY OF GOD Today we’re going to look at the mercy of God. Have you ever done something wrong and needed someone to be merciful? I remember being asked by a friend to take care of her car while she was on vacation. What I didn’t know is that her license plates were expired. A police ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nobody Loves A Lawyer

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As It Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 27, 2006

In order to worship in truth we need to follow the pattern of worship in heaven.

A TIME TO WORSHIP AS IT IS IN HEAVEN IAN JOHNSON Feb 27, 2006 Worship is a huge subject and one which could fill volumes, So what I hope to achieve in this message is not an understanding of worship, but more an understanding of the one to whom all worship is due. The obvious place for most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006

Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

“The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist